06.23.09
Stitch N’ Pitch, Jacksonville Suns
Local Shops in the Jacksonville, FL area teamed up with the Jacksonville Suns for the area’s first ever Stitch N’ Pitch!
The Suns were matched up against the Carolina Mudcats and although the game was a loss, it was still a win for stitchers. AND…we learned that a mudcat is a catfish that lives in muddy water (I’m not so sure I’d name a team after that tho).
Like any good Stitch N’ Pitch, goody bags are a requirement!
L to R: Sharon (Hanks Yarn & Fiber) April, Kaycee (fans of The Local Needle)
Not only would we like to thank the Baker County Chamber of Commerce for letting us use their facilities, we’d also like to thank the following businesses for contributing to our local Stitch N’ Pitch event:
A Stitch In Time Country Crossroads Quilt Shop Eucalan Fran’s Knitting Boutique Gloves In A Bottle Hanks Yarn $ Fiber Plastique Recreations Rocket Yarn The Local Needle YarnworksIt was a breezy, warm and rainy day at the park and it was all we could do to stay dry. However, with the tarp in place and the game delayed, we were able to get in a little more knitting time!
1/2 the group
- and…the other 1/2 of the group
- Beetlejuice casting on for…perhaps next year’s garment?
The NeedleArts Mentoring Program (NAMP) will be receiving upward of $150.00 from this event – well done everyone!
Our goal for next year is to have it earlier in the Season (hoping for April!), set back under cover a bit more (in case it’s another rainy day) and to double the number that attend!
Thanks to everyone that participated and attended!
03.24.09
Namaste Bags in Eggplant!
03.11.09
They’re Here! Ty-Dy Socks!
The Local Needle now presents…..
Ty-Dy Socks…from Knit One Crochet Too!
Ty-Dy Socks
ty-dy socks new
11.02.08
Just a Wonderful Day!
Saturday was just a wonderful day at The Local Needle. The only thing on the schedule for the day was our 2nd meeting for the knit-a-long we had started 2 weeks prior. We had all cast on for Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Adult Surprise Jacket.
At approximately 10:30 that morning Kaycee popped in with some yummy broccoli cheese soup. She then let out a “Happy Birthday”! My birthday was coming in a few days, but she couldn’t know that, right?
When Mom stepped in with a crock full of chili, I knew something was up. Mom does not cook in the morning…unless it’s to make pies for the Holidays!
Next came Patty and Jeff, hauling nothing but a delicious Subway sandwich platter (I ended up having two of these!)
What’s a birthday without a cake? Homemade sour cream pound cake arrived with Carol.
Last, but not least in any way…April brought Nacho fixin’s (which I ended up enjoying the most at 10:00 that evening, they hit the spot!)
It was a good day…
We had some new visitors too!
Diane brought in a couple of her babies for P & J to see. They are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, just 4 weeks old. Another way of making the day special.
And let’s not forget why we were all there…our KAL.
Diane says this is what happens when you socialize more than you knit! She is using Alpaca With A Twist Highlander for her jacket.
Patty who had a math mishap, jumped back in with both feet!
She’s holding Dream In Color Classy in Spring Tickle.
Jeff as usual is doing a wonderful job and is also using Dream In Color Classy, but in Chinatown Apple…notice puppy in lap, heading back to Mama!
Kaycee is using Jojoland’s Rhythm color M10:
And April is using Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Bulky:
And Mom the same, but a different color and she is striping with some Mango Moon Recycled Viscose.
Raeleigh and Sarah made another visit to the shop:
Diane getting a little guidance from “the master”:
And puppy meets her new Mom.
A very special thank you to all that made it the perfect day! And…it didn’t end here, leftovers were taken home and I enjoyed a break from cooking dinner, which allowed for a very relaxing evening, perfect for knitting.
You guys managed to give me the one thing I needed the most, time!
Halloween ‘08
We had a nice Halloween. It was fairly quiet and this was the first year EVER that we haven’t decorated in some fashion.
Daughter brought Grandbabygiraffe by the shop for a surprise visit:
We have now lived in Macclenny for 4 1/2 years and I’m still amazed at how Tricks or Treats are “done” out here. Most likely due to the fact that it’s a very rural area.
We live in a neighborhood and just past 6 PM, this begins to happen:
Cars, Trucks, Trucks hawling trailers… all hauling Trick or Treaters. Some park inside the entrance of the neighborhood and get out and walk, others drive real slow as their child goes from house to house. Needless to say, more than half the neighborhood turn their lights off and fake a “not at home”. We choose to participate until the candy is gone, then do the same.
I thought it was a perfect time to work on a little knitting between treaters. We started a shop KAL at The Local Needle for EZ’s Adult Surprise Jacket. I chose Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Bulky in Grey Heather.
It kept me warm, laying over my lap, but wasn’t too long to cover up my boney feet.
This was how our cute little deranged giraffe looked most of the time…One hoof kept falling off and the hat would slide down where she couldn’t see.
This was one of the best costumes of the evening…my kind of mom! Two brothers dressed up as pirates and this was their ride!
October has already come and gone. Looking ahead tho, we have some major knitting months approaching, gotta love it.
10.10.08
Sock The Vote!
Feel like stomping on the opposing candidate?
Or…Want to show your support for your candidate?
Then,
Schaefer Yarns has long been naming their colorways after memorable women and has designed these new colorways just in time for you to show your support in the upcoming election.
Feel like stomping on Hillary? or don’t like the way Sarah has raised her family? Ease your mind and your mouth and let your feet do the work!
Or, you can show your support for a particular candidate? Wear them proudly on your feet as you stride to the election booth!
Introducing Schaefer Yarn’s popular Anne Sock Yarn now available in these new colorways…available at The Local Needle, here’s the link!
Michelle Obama
Sarah Palin
Hillary Clinton
And last but not least,
Cindy McCain
These colors will be dyed by Schaefer Yarns only until Election Day 2008 (11/4/08) so get them while they are here! They will be available at The Local Needle very soon – just waiting on the freight industry to deliver them to our door!! You are more than welcome to email joan at localneedle dot com to reserve a skein!
10.03.08
1 Year Anniversary Celebration! – 1
On Saturday September 27th The Local Needle had a grand celebration! We have been one year at our current location (and took lots of pictures – thank you Carol)!
First up,..Hanne Falkenberg trunk show!
We are very excited about carrying the kits for these classics, you can find them online at the shop here!
1 Year Anniversary Celebration! – 2
On Saturday September 27th The Local Needle had a grand celebration…cont’d.
Next up….we had a Jojoland trunk show. Melody, Harmony and Rhythm were flying off the shelf! Everyone loves this slow-striping yarn.
We are still adding yarn and patterns to our site, but we do have available the every-popular Swirl Shawl…
1 Year Anniversary Celebration! – 3
On Saturday September 27th The Local Needle had a grand celebration…cont’d.
Next…we had our first Yarn Tasting! Customers were able to samples some of our new Fall yarns, like Classic Elite’s Portland Tweed and Moorland, Alpaca With a Twist Temptation, Zaol Angora and more (all of which are available for sale from our website).
For our grand table setting Jeff was grateful enough to spread his first crochet-design on the table. It is exquisite and he promises a pattern soon!
Please note the beautiful orchid, just one of several that Kaycee loaned us for the day. Another way of making the day special. Funny, I didn’t notice it the day of, just too busy I guess however, the stole on the table is a perfect match to the orchid!
1 Year Anniversary Celebration! – 4
On Saturday September 27th The Local Needle had a grand celebration…cont’d.
Last of all, there was wine & cheese, chocolate and other goodies to nibble on. Several hung out and had lunch at Calendars (next door to The Local Needle) and others brought beautiful cards wishing us a happy birthday!
By 11:00 AM there was standing room only and even the local paper, The Baker County Press thought it newsworthy.
Looking back at the door at the end of the day…nothing but a smile remained. Fun and fellowship had filled the day. A personal thank you to each and everyone that made the day a great success!
