Pigeon Roof Fiber in IN!

More Pigeon Roof Studios fiber has arrived!  Superwash Merino, Blue Faced Leicester, and South African Fine Merino now in stock!

Spring Cleaning at the Nest!

What's new in the sale section?  New items* now up to 40% off in the sale area:

Fabric: of all sorts

Sewing Patterns:

Betsy Ross

Muse

Yarn: 

Orphan skeins- aw poor wittle orphans, don't you want to take them home?

Chasing Rainbows:

Rhapsody

Louet:

Riverstone

SWTC:

Amaizing

Bamboo

Craft

Vicki Howell

Accessories and Accoutrements:

Soak 14 oz. bottles in Flora, Citrus, and Aqua

Soak Starter Kits

Daisy Plastic Knitting Needles

Knitwhits and Pick-up Sticks Kits

Bryson Cutesy Tape Measures

Visual Treats Lavender Sachets

Small Treasures Baby Bib Embroidery Kits

Sublime Stitching Baby Bib Embroidery Kits

*A price adjustment will be given if you provide your original receipt and have purchased any of the above items since 7/1/09.  These sale items are limited to what we have on hand, so please don't ask us to order more.

What is your "Crafting Soundtrack"?

(No, that's not me, but sure looks like me- huh?)

It might surprise you to know what I find most enjoyable to listen to while I craft.  I consider myself to have fairly eclectic taste in music and find most genres enjoyable, but there are a few standouts.  Would you believe I am a huge country music fan?  "The twangier the better" I always say!  I thought of this yesterday as I gladly handed over 50+ clams to the iTunes Genius for recommendations of things I might like which of course led to a lot of "Oh!  That's good!  What about this or that?"  Here are some of my favorite bands and their genres that I listen to while crafting:

The Ditty Bops- You may have heard me play them at the shop.  They are for lack of a better description "a little bit country and a little bit rock n' roll."

The Little Willies- A funny name for a band, but Norah Jones is a member and I think she's pretty great...it's nice to hear her expand her country/ bluegrass/ blues repertoire.  Plus, this kind of music makes me think of driving nails into pieces of wood as a kid while I kept my Dad company in the wood shop.

The Puppini Sisters- Think of modern day "Andrews Sisters"...just fun and quirky!

Amos Lee- Kind of folk-ish, but just great!

Ingrid Michaelson and/or Jason Mraz- Good knitting on the beach or in the backyard music!

They Might Be Giants (late eighties-1992 and before they started doing kid music)- OK, I am calling myself out on this one, but as a high school kid of the 90's this was a great band who combined music with comedy.

The Pogues and/or Flogging Molly- Great Irish punk bands.  Love those Irish boys!  What can I say?  I married a McGee after all!

Oren Lavie- Just a nice calming soundtrack for knitting.  I put this on in the mornings while I make coffee, blog, and knit.

Lily Allen- She's not 'store appropriate' unfortunately, but God love her!  Miss Allen has a bit of potty mouth and expresses her female angst better than most.  I was introduced to her by a fellow LYS owner...she knows who she is...it was all downhill from there.  

These are just a few from my "Crafting Soundtrack"...what are you listening to?

What's new in the shop?

You know I try to keep the "What's New and Exciting?" column up to date, but sometimes things come in after the fact and I forget to update it. Here's what's arrived in the past couple of weeks...

Books:

Knitting in the Sun

Feminine Knits

Weekend Sewing

Vintage Baby Knits

Socks From the Toe Up

Simple Sewing for Baby

Pretty Little Cozies

Linen Wool Cotton

Yarn:

Misti Alpaca- Pima Cotton Silk

Misti Alpaca- Hand-painted Lace

Knit One Crochet Two- Ambrosia

Pigeon Roof Studios

Jade Sapphire Men's and Women's Scarf Kits

Accoutrements:

Stix Fix

Hiya Hiya Needles

There's much much more, but that's what I can think of off the top of my head!

So long, farewell...

You know how the song goes.  I came in this morning and our neighbor's Ryan's Sports Shop has officially moved.  A staple in our little complex, "the boys" as I refer to them have been exemplary neighbors taking our packages and mail when we are out, watching over "the girls" and I, and providing endless amounts of humor and sarcasm.  Gary, Steve, and John have been our buddies for almost two years and it is sad to see them go, but fear not!  They have moved to a location that will give them more exposure and a Starbuck's!  45 Washington Street, Santa Clara near the corner of Bascom and Newhall.  They are near Shaw's Bicycles (one of my husband's favorite places!)

Thanks Pigeon Roof Studios!

A hugs thank you to Krista of Pigeon Roof Studios and all of the customers who joined us last weekend for the official release at the Nest!  What a great event...and what an awesome response! We still have some of her yarn/fiber left, but expect to see a lot more after Sock Summit in September.  Krista sent me the nicest email the next day that I don't think she would mind my sharing a bit with you.  "I had a great time last night; I love your store and your staff is so wonderful and nice!  You have an inspiring shop; it makes me want to dig out my sewing machine!  One of these days I will...and then watch out!"  Watch out indeed!  If she's half as good with a sewing machine as she is at dyeing I think I'll put her to work making store samples!

Tour de Finish!

As I am sitting here today watching the first stage of the Tour de France with my husband (Mr. Bike Enthusiast) while working on my second Cookie A. Monkey sock I was thinking about the length of the Tour de France (from July 4-26th) and how many UFO's I could get done in that time. So I am setting a goal called "Tour de Finish." I am going to see how many UFO's I can get done and this is not just knitting related. Set your own personal goal! I am going to write a list today of knitting, house, and store projects and we'll go from there! Want to participate? Log in to our Ravelry group and let me know what you are working on! Vive le Tour! (And GO LANCE!)