Hi Everyone,
Just a note to say hi, and that the stores still standing. As you all know it has been a bit of an ordeal keeping things going this year with being a ill and all, but I'm feeling much better and the shops up and running again.
I do have plans to fix up the old sign shop downstairs and move the shop down there, which will give us much more space for classes and merchandise. I'm just not sure when this will happen as I am only one person and there is quite abit of work to do. So far I have cleaned it all and bought the paint. I still need to take some stuff to the dump, take down a wall and some old cupboards and a bit of old shelving and then I can get at the painting. I just don't have the energy I used to and can't seem to get it all done in a day like I used to,LOL . Oh well, we all have our dreams.
The store will remain where it is for the time being with a few changes, I am hoping to introduce a vintage line. I have had the opportunity over the past year to aquire used & new but older knitting needles and crochet hooks, I am planning to sterilize them and package them so they can a be sold at a discounted price, I am hoping to carry vintage items in the shop so you as the customer can benefit both by helping our enviroment by recycling product and monetarily.
The store will be focusing on Canadian made natural yarns, hand dyed yarns and woolens for both knitting , crocheting and rughooking.
Please feel free to stop in anytime to see the new "Karen's Kolors", in yarn and fleece. These are great for thrum mitts and socks.
There are NEW rug hook patterns available in the shop:
22x29" Harvest's Blessing-wallhanging-$30
7"x18" Little Fishy-pillow top or to hang-$15
19"x21" Sunflowers-$25
Hope you all are having a good summer, despite the weather and all are well.
See ya soon, K
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Spring has Sprung!!!
I am so happy to see the sunshine we have had over the past week, although today is cloudy with a bit of rain it makes me glad to think the snow is leaving and the rain is finishing off the little snow we have left and cleaning up the dirt left behind by the melting snow.
I have had a difficult winter, with all the health problems but I seem to be getting better over the past few weeks and my ambition and inspiration is returning. I want to thank you all for your well wishes and concern during this time , and also for your patience where the courses and shop are concerned.
The needle felting course has been rescheduled to Saturday April 18th, 2009, from 10-2pm. Students are asked to bring a brown bag lunch, I will provide desserts, tea and coffee.
We will be making a pair of needle felted slippers, from recycled materials, and hand dyed roving. The pattern will be pre-cut so we can get started on our felting right away. They can be seen at the studio as I have a few pairs made.
Cost for the course is $45 which includes class fee, needle felting kit and slipper cut outs and roving.
I am planning another rug hooking course and will give dates when I have more people interested, right now there are 4 people on the list, when 6 are interest I will book a date.
Hopefully you are all able to get out and enjoy the nice weather we are having, if you are out and about please feel free to drop in, See ya soon, Karen
I have had a difficult winter, with all the health problems but I seem to be getting better over the past few weeks and my ambition and inspiration is returning. I want to thank you all for your well wishes and concern during this time , and also for your patience where the courses and shop are concerned.
The needle felting course has been rescheduled to Saturday April 18th, 2009, from 10-2pm. Students are asked to bring a brown bag lunch, I will provide desserts, tea and coffee.
We will be making a pair of needle felted slippers, from recycled materials, and hand dyed roving. The pattern will be pre-cut so we can get started on our felting right away. They can be seen at the studio as I have a few pairs made.
Cost for the course is $45 which includes class fee, needle felting kit and slipper cut outs and roving.
I am planning another rug hooking course and will give dates when I have more people interested, right now there are 4 people on the list, when 6 are interest I will book a date.
Hopefully you are all able to get out and enjoy the nice weather we are having, if you are out and about please feel free to drop in, See ya soon, Karen
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Happy New Year!
Can you believe all the snow we have had so far this year, I think we have got it all in one month, at least we can hope we have. I find I just get the urge to sit by a cozy fire, or in front of the TV and pick up my knitting needles or hooks, and work on a new project. Last year my son bought me the book "Son of Stitch and Bitch", it has updated fashion knits for young men which I am finally getting around to knitting ( I really do believe he deserves a sweater just for the thought of buying me such a wonderful gift, no one ever thinks I would like a pattern book probably because they think it pertains to my work, but my work is my joy). I thought of starting all my knitting in January for next Christmas, my problem is that I get sidetracked along the way with the store and other projects- I will try to keep more focus this year and see what comes of it.
The new Rug Hooking Magazine is in for January/February 2009, we continue to have the rug hookin on Thursday mornings from 10-12 . All are welcome to join in, please bring your own cup for fill ups.
Our knitting group continues on Wed mornings 10-12.
We have a new group on Wednesday evenings from 7-9-all textile arts are welcome, whether you needlepoint, knit, crochet, tat, embroider, cross stitch or rug hook come join in for an evening of comradeship, a little stitch and _itch. Please bring your own mug and we will give you free fill ups.
I will be away from the store for the week of Jan 19th and not really sure when I will be reopening as I will be having surgery that week. Believe me as soon as I am able I will be back at the helm but will need a little recovery time first of course. Please watch your mail for news of the reopening as I will be sure to let you all know.
I hope that the New Year brings you all much joy, good health and prosperity, Happiness to all,
Karen
The new Rug Hooking Magazine is in for January/February 2009, we continue to have the rug hookin on Thursday mornings from 10-12 . All are welcome to join in, please bring your own cup for fill ups.
Our knitting group continues on Wed mornings 10-12.
We have a new group on Wednesday evenings from 7-9-all textile arts are welcome, whether you needlepoint, knit, crochet, tat, embroider, cross stitch or rug hook come join in for an evening of comradeship, a little stitch and _itch. Please bring your own mug and we will give you free fill ups.
I will be away from the store for the week of Jan 19th and not really sure when I will be reopening as I will be having surgery that week. Believe me as soon as I am able I will be back at the helm but will need a little recovery time first of course. Please watch your mail for news of the reopening as I will be sure to let you all know.
I hope that the New Year brings you all much joy, good health and prosperity, Happiness to all,
Karen
Monday, October 20, 2008
A little news
Hi Everyone,
Hope everyone is enjoying the wonderful fall weather and the beauty that surrounds us at this time of year. Last weekend I was on Manitoulin Island and the leaves were in their full glory of color, the scenery was magnificent. Yesterday I spent the day in Bala at the Cranberry festival, and the leaves have been falling but the sun was shining and it was still beautiful. It's funny how I imagine trying to hook all that beauty in a rug, but I don't know if you could ever do it justice.
Just to let everyone know that new rug hooking yardage has come into the shop and the rug supplies are now up on the main floor. The Christmas patterns are starting to come out also, I will be making up kits this week for Christmas ornaments and 3-D Santas or Christmas trees. The store will now be open Saturdays from 10-3pm for winter hours now that my saturday shows are over and the job at the town dock has ended.
Last week the Orillia group had Germaine James who has been teaching for over 30 years come up to Linda Wilson's for "Playing with Plaids". We hooked one piece with a plaid which we used for more than one color and 1-2 plains to make a geometric pattern which is very effective. It was a great 2 days and it was wonderful to see all my hooking friends again. I am hoping to do a 2 day course on this style before Christmas, anyone interested in attending please email and let me know and I will add your name to the list.
The new beginner course will be staring November 5th and still has 2 seats available. They will be doing a 7"x12" Christmas project for hanging or using as a table mat.
We had 2 dye courses in September and I am pleased to see that the students went home and are dyeing for their rugs. I love to see people gain the confidence to do their rugs from start to finish, by drawing their own pattern, dyeing their own wool and finishing. I then feel I have done my job well.
Well ladies I hope you are all enjoying this glorious season as much as I am, if you haven't done so take a moment for yourselves and touch nature, it does us the world of good. Have a great week. Karen
Hope everyone is enjoying the wonderful fall weather and the beauty that surrounds us at this time of year. Last weekend I was on Manitoulin Island and the leaves were in their full glory of color, the scenery was magnificent. Yesterday I spent the day in Bala at the Cranberry festival, and the leaves have been falling but the sun was shining and it was still beautiful. It's funny how I imagine trying to hook all that beauty in a rug, but I don't know if you could ever do it justice.
Just to let everyone know that new rug hooking yardage has come into the shop and the rug supplies are now up on the main floor. The Christmas patterns are starting to come out also, I will be making up kits this week for Christmas ornaments and 3-D Santas or Christmas trees. The store will now be open Saturdays from 10-3pm for winter hours now that my saturday shows are over and the job at the town dock has ended.
Last week the Orillia group had Germaine James who has been teaching for over 30 years come up to Linda Wilson's for "Playing with Plaids". We hooked one piece with a plaid which we used for more than one color and 1-2 plains to make a geometric pattern which is very effective. It was a great 2 days and it was wonderful to see all my hooking friends again. I am hoping to do a 2 day course on this style before Christmas, anyone interested in attending please email and let me know and I will add your name to the list.
The new beginner course will be staring November 5th and still has 2 seats available. They will be doing a 7"x12" Christmas project for hanging or using as a table mat.
We had 2 dye courses in September and I am pleased to see that the students went home and are dyeing for their rugs. I love to see people gain the confidence to do their rugs from start to finish, by drawing their own pattern, dyeing their own wool and finishing. I then feel I have done my job well.
Well ladies I hope you are all enjoying this glorious season as much as I am, if you haven't done so take a moment for yourselves and touch nature, it does us the world of good. Have a great week. Karen
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Upcoming Courses
Hi Everyone,
I am finally getting settled in, at least the shop is somewhat organized. I have tons of work left to do on the rest of the house but I will get to it one day at a time. My neighbour Barb, said her husband used to tell her that you can't eat an elephant all in one day, I will take that advice to heart, as I have watched Barb working hard on her home for the past 2 years and they have finally opened their Bed & Breakfast, "Georgian Terrace" this past month. All their hard work has paid off, congratulations on a job well done!
The store has reopened and has been reasonably busy for summer. I will be running courses starting in August, as well as there will be a hookin/knitin. Here are the dates as follows:
Beginner Dye Course
One day Course: Tues Aug 5- 9:30am-2pm
Saturday Aug 16 9:30am-2pm
course outline: we will be working with natural and acid dyes, safety, intro to the color wheel, learn about setting agents, interactive dyeing(groups of 3), each student will go home with pieces that they have dyed.
Costs $80/student, supplies are included in course cost. Please bring apron, safety glasses and rubber gloves to class.
Beginner Rug Hooking
Four week course: Wed Aug 6-27th 6:30-8:30pm
Wed Sept 3-24th 6:30-8:30pm
Thurs Sept 4-25th 1-3pm
Course Cost $40, Kit and supplies $75
Intermediate Dye Course
One Day Course: Tues Sept 9th 9:30am-2pm
course outline: more color wheel, mixing dyes, marbelizeing, casserole dyeing, dip dyeing.
Course costs: $80/student, supplies included. Please bring apron, safety glasses, and rubber gloves to class.
Let's knit Socks!
Sat Sep 6, 13, 27 & Oct 1.
course cost: $40 Kit/needles $25
Let's make Thrum Mitts!
Oct 18, 25, Nov 1, 8
Course cost: $40 Kit/needles $25
Let's make Felted Mitts!
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22
Course cost: $40 Kit/Needles $35
Summer HookIn and KnitIn: Monday August 25th, 2008 10am-5:30pm
location: Centennial Museum,13 Burke St, Penetanguishene, we will hook/knit on the mnuseum grounds from 10am-1:30 when we will proceed to the town dock to hook/knit on the Georgian Queen for a 31/2h cruise. Costs $25 ($20 for group rate of 20 or more)
Please Rsvp by calling me at 705-549-1060
Sat Sept 20th-Settler's Day
Join us for a Hookin at Penetanguishene's Centennial Museum from 10am-4pm in celebration of the Drummond Island Settler's. There will be festivities throughout the museum, you are welcome to bring your lunck or there will be BBQ lunch available at minimal cost. Please let us know if you would like to attend by calling me at 705-549-1060
I hope I've got it all! For some reason I have done this 3 times and have wiped it out twice now-very frustrating. If you can think of any other courses you may want (there are some I will do this winter, such as needle felting, folk art and special rug hooking courses(primitives) Just ask!
I hope you all have a wonderful summer season. Take care and God Bless! Karen
I am finally getting settled in, at least the shop is somewhat organized. I have tons of work left to do on the rest of the house but I will get to it one day at a time. My neighbour Barb, said her husband used to tell her that you can't eat an elephant all in one day, I will take that advice to heart, as I have watched Barb working hard on her home for the past 2 years and they have finally opened their Bed & Breakfast, "Georgian Terrace" this past month. All their hard work has paid off, congratulations on a job well done!
The store has reopened and has been reasonably busy for summer. I will be running courses starting in August, as well as there will be a hookin/knitin. Here are the dates as follows:
Beginner Dye Course
One day Course: Tues Aug 5- 9:30am-2pm
Saturday Aug 16 9:30am-2pm
course outline: we will be working with natural and acid dyes, safety, intro to the color wheel, learn about setting agents, interactive dyeing(groups of 3), each student will go home with pieces that they have dyed.
Costs $80/student, supplies are included in course cost. Please bring apron, safety glasses and rubber gloves to class.
Beginner Rug Hooking
Four week course: Wed Aug 6-27th 6:30-8:30pm
Wed Sept 3-24th 6:30-8:30pm
Thurs Sept 4-25th 1-3pm
Course Cost $40, Kit and supplies $75
Intermediate Dye Course
One Day Course: Tues Sept 9th 9:30am-2pm
course outline: more color wheel, mixing dyes, marbelizeing, casserole dyeing, dip dyeing.
Course costs: $80/student, supplies included. Please bring apron, safety glasses, and rubber gloves to class.
Let's knit Socks!
Sat Sep 6, 13, 27 & Oct 1.
course cost: $40 Kit/needles $25
Let's make Thrum Mitts!
Oct 18, 25, Nov 1, 8
Course cost: $40 Kit/needles $25
Let's make Felted Mitts!
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22
Course cost: $40 Kit/Needles $35
Summer HookIn and KnitIn: Monday August 25th, 2008 10am-5:30pm
location: Centennial Museum,13 Burke St, Penetanguishene, we will hook/knit on the mnuseum grounds from 10am-1:30 when we will proceed to the town dock to hook/knit on the Georgian Queen for a 31/2h cruise. Costs $25 ($20 for group rate of 20 or more)
Please Rsvp by calling me at 705-549-1060
Sat Sept 20th-Settler's Day
Join us for a Hookin at Penetanguishene's Centennial Museum from 10am-4pm in celebration of the Drummond Island Settler's. There will be festivities throughout the museum, you are welcome to bring your lunck or there will be BBQ lunch available at minimal cost. Please let us know if you would like to attend by calling me at 705-549-1060
I hope I've got it all! For some reason I have done this 3 times and have wiped it out twice now-very frustrating. If you can think of any other courses you may want (there are some I will do this winter, such as needle felting, folk art and special rug hooking courses(primitives) Just ask!
I hope you all have a wonderful summer season. Take care and God Bless! Karen
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Studio by the Bay- relocation
Summer is finally here and Studio by the Bay has had it's 1st anniversary as of June 23rd. It is hard to believe that we have been in business for 1 year already. As most of you know I have moved to 11 Water St, and will be moving the store there this weekend. I am hoping to be open for July 2nd, although I may still have some organizing to do we will still have the knit/hook ins as usual.
Louise Zoschke, Gayle Gunby, Ann Hallett and I all attended the Trent School of Rug Hooking 2 weeks ago. It was a very busy week, and we got to see all the upcoming courses previewed for next year, coming home with lots of ideas.
I was speaking with Nicole from Centennial Museum today and we are planning to do a hookin on the grounds with one of the museum events, I hope to hear more about this in the next couple weeks. Hopefully we can make this an annual event and put the message out to the other branches as an invite.
There will be a Beginner course, Dye courses and kit courses offered over the summer, they will be 1 day courses that require a brown bag lunch and your hook, hoop and scissors. If interested contact me by email or phone and I will be glad to answer any of your questions.
Happy Canada Day, all!!!
Karen
Louise Zoschke, Gayle Gunby, Ann Hallett and I all attended the Trent School of Rug Hooking 2 weeks ago. It was a very busy week, and we got to see all the upcoming courses previewed for next year, coming home with lots of ideas.
I was speaking with Nicole from Centennial Museum today and we are planning to do a hookin on the grounds with one of the museum events, I hope to hear more about this in the next couple weeks. Hopefully we can make this an annual event and put the message out to the other branches as an invite.
There will be a Beginner course, Dye courses and kit courses offered over the summer, they will be 1 day courses that require a brown bag lunch and your hook, hoop and scissors. If interested contact me by email or phone and I will be glad to answer any of your questions.
Happy Canada Day, all!!!
Karen
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Bring on Spring!!!
Hi Everyone,
It has been a very busy winter, as well as a very snowy and cold one. I'm sure you are all looking forward to spring as much as I am. Hopefully with March coming in as a lion, we will see it go out as a lamb.
We had a very successful rug show at our Winterama. It was so nice to see all who came out to join in the fun and try their hand at hooking. There have been some wonderful comments from the public so you can all be proud of your efforts. Thanks to all of you who participated by joining in the hookin, setting up and donating rugs, we couldn't have done it with out you.
Gayle Gunby and I have just returned from a 4 day weekend at Germaine James, a 2 day course in Wide cut as a prerequisite to the OHCG TTEC Program, and a teachers meeting in Brighton. It was as the kids say "AWESOME". Germaine and her husband Terry were the ultimate hosts, and they have a lovely home with a tranquil setting in the country just N of Brighton. Germaine is a lovely woman with a good heart with amazing teaching skills, it was intense and very inspiring experience that I would highly recommend.
There are some wonderful courses coming up in the fall at the OHCG School at Mount Mary Retreat in Ancaster, ON and The Burlington Art Centre in Burlington, ON. If you are interested in attending I have the applications in the Store.
Our next event will be the Annual coming up May2,3 and 4 at the North Simcoe Recreation Centre in Midland. I encourage those of you who want to attend to join the OHCG and get your applications in, as Mar 31st is the last date to apply.
If anyone is planning to show their work we will have to send in the applications and get organized about setting up our booth for the show. Could those planning to help set up our booth please let me know so we can organize ourselves.
I am expecting my new Grandaughter on Thurs Mar 6th, it is so exciting and I am furiously knitting in anticipation of the birth. As Niki doesn't like the feel of wool I have knitted a Marble pattern with Cotton Tweed. It is working up beautifully and hopefully it will be finished by the time my "Bella" gets here.
My sister's daughter-in-law has gone into early labor, and as I write this newletter is at Orillia Soldiers Memorial, they figure she will give birth by 6am tomorrow. I'm sure everything will work out fine, but it would be nice if you could say a few extra prayers for them.
Well hopefully our weather gets better and we can all get out to the next meeting at the superstore, hope to see you there, Karen
It has been a very busy winter, as well as a very snowy and cold one. I'm sure you are all looking forward to spring as much as I am. Hopefully with March coming in as a lion, we will see it go out as a lamb.
We had a very successful rug show at our Winterama. It was so nice to see all who came out to join in the fun and try their hand at hooking. There have been some wonderful comments from the public so you can all be proud of your efforts. Thanks to all of you who participated by joining in the hookin, setting up and donating rugs, we couldn't have done it with out you.
Gayle Gunby and I have just returned from a 4 day weekend at Germaine James, a 2 day course in Wide cut as a prerequisite to the OHCG TTEC Program, and a teachers meeting in Brighton. It was as the kids say "AWESOME". Germaine and her husband Terry were the ultimate hosts, and they have a lovely home with a tranquil setting in the country just N of Brighton. Germaine is a lovely woman with a good heart with amazing teaching skills, it was intense and very inspiring experience that I would highly recommend.
There are some wonderful courses coming up in the fall at the OHCG School at Mount Mary Retreat in Ancaster, ON and The Burlington Art Centre in Burlington, ON. If you are interested in attending I have the applications in the Store.
Our next event will be the Annual coming up May2,3 and 4 at the North Simcoe Recreation Centre in Midland. I encourage those of you who want to attend to join the OHCG and get your applications in, as Mar 31st is the last date to apply.
If anyone is planning to show their work we will have to send in the applications and get organized about setting up our booth for the show. Could those planning to help set up our booth please let me know so we can organize ourselves.
I am expecting my new Grandaughter on Thurs Mar 6th, it is so exciting and I am furiously knitting in anticipation of the birth. As Niki doesn't like the feel of wool I have knitted a Marble pattern with Cotton Tweed. It is working up beautifully and hopefully it will be finished by the time my "Bella" gets here.
My sister's daughter-in-law has gone into early labor, and as I write this newletter is at Orillia Soldiers Memorial, they figure she will give birth by 6am tomorrow. I'm sure everything will work out fine, but it would be nice if you could say a few extra prayers for them.
Well hopefully our weather gets better and we can all get out to the next meeting at the superstore, hope to see you there, Karen
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