It's not too late!

It's not too late to get some great gifts. Locally...

Betty---

Betty has been knitting her fingers off.....she has a nice selection of cowls (this year's hot item) available for purchase.. Betty's cowls make a nice, affordable gift for a teacher, or any fashionable person in your life... The cowls seem to sell as soon as she binds off, so the selection changes often, come and see....

Michele----------
I swore I was never going to make another Santa, but I got the urge to create one yesterday,,, who knows, he may be the last.....

The new Santa is similar to these, but in green.... available at Loose Ends.  $55
I also made another flock of wool birds for your tree,,,, get one before they fly away...


Come see all the handmade gifts, there is something sure to please!

Need a gift?

Gift giving season is in full swing, and, no worries, Loose Ends has got you covered!

If you are interested in making a gift, come to December's technique class, Tuesday, December 6 at 6 pm...we will be sharing and learning all about cowls, methods of construction, various yarns to use and ways to incorporate your stash!  A cowl is a great, quick gift to knit, and there is still time to get quite a few finished. Come and learn, bring your stash and some size 10 or larger needles...  class is $5.


If you don't want to knit a gift, Betty has been knitting for you!  Come in and see the beautiful garments that have been flying off her needles.
A few examples include, a grey step shawl with silver buttons - $28,  a gorgeous shoulder cowl/hood -$42,  a black multitextured wrap - $25  and a selection of gift cowls at $9.... all so very affordable..  Tell your non-knitting friends that Loose Ends is a place to find handmade, LOCAL, gifts...

A little bird told me

A little bird told me that you may need a little something,,,,a little something for a teacher or the carpool person or whomever you may want to remember this holiday season.

Made from  bits of upcycled felted wool and twigs, right here in Mayville, the birds are a nice way to buy local. Each bird comes attached to a clothespin to easily attach to a Christmas tree or wreath.... Just $6 each or
$15 for a flock of three....

Available December 1st, while they last.

Small Business Saturday

 

Pledge your support for Small Business Saturday®

The 2nd annual Small Business Saturday® is
a day dedicated to supporting small businesses
on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.
On November 26, we're asking millions of people to Shop Small^sm at their favorite local stores and help fuel the economy. When we all shop small, it will be huge.
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Loose Ends is a perfect example of a small business that can use your support this Saturday and every day.  Not only does your money stay in the community, but what big box store offers the service, camaraderie, and sense of place that a local business can provide?

Shop local, and be part of the solution.
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New yarns in today from Feza!  Great buys to fuel your holiday knitting! Stop in and see..........

A bargain!

Don't miss this bargain! We have just received a big shipment of yarn at A FANTASTIC PRICE! We are passing the savings on to you, just in time for holiday knitting, lots of high quality yarns at $4 per skein..while they last!

Are you attending?

 

Here is an example (in progress) from the "Not your Mother's Embroidery" class being taught by Lynda Lagodney at the Escape to Create weekend, November 19 and 20.......... see finished pillow at Loose Ends,,, so cute!

 

 

Do you need to escape to create? Here is your chance! Escape to Mayville, November 19 and 20, 2011. Join us in creativity at various outposts around town, have fun and learn something new.

The workshops are designed to give you a "taste" of each technique, and to make a usable product....great for gift giving season coming up!

Cost is $25 for both days, includes all workshops and classes, soup for lunch on Sunday and prizes! Materials fees not included and are to be paid to instructor on day of class. Limited number of kits available for each workshop.

Register NOW at Loose Ends Yarn Shop

920 387 9960

Escape To Create …November 19 and 20, 2011

Saturday we will be exploring creativity at various
Attend as many or as few workshops as you wish……… or just hang out at the shop.
Loose Ends will open at 9AM and close around 6PM
Some workshops have small materials fees, please bring scissors and your knitting notions bag.
At each outpost and at Loose Ends, pick up a playing card for the chance to win a prize in our “poker run”, make sure you visit at least five outposts to make a good poker hand. Prizes will be awarded at 6 PM at Loose Ends, if you cannot be there you can drop off your cards earlier.
Please consider having lunch at one of our local restaurants on Saturday…..
Workshops do not have specific “start and stop” times, just drop in and learn, come and go as you wish…outposts around Mayville .Saturday Outposts What: Color Inspiration and Theory Where: Mayville Floor Covering 1024 Horicon StreetWhen: 12-2
With: BettyCost: None



What: Knitted BraceletsWhere: Celtic Crossroads Café 40 South Main StreetWhen: 9-11 and 1-4
With: TerriCost: $10 makes three different bracelets, also bring knitting needles sizes 4 (double points) and 8



What: Embellished ButtonWhere: Marsibilio’s Italian Eatery 114 Bridge StreetWhen: 2-4
With: SueCost: $7



What: Hoot Owls, Charity Knitting and SpinningWhere: Gateway Community Church 16 South Main StreetWhen: 1-4
With: MicheleCost: Owl kit- $3 , Food pantry item



What: Not your Mother’s EmbroideryWhere: TATI Photo Studio 119 South Main StreetWhen: 9-11 and 1-4
With:
　
　Lynda Cost: $5　
　
Tying up Loose Ends on Sunday
What: Loose Ends will be the place to be on Sunday, opening at 10 and closing at 6.
Sunday will be our social time, hanging out, sharing and relaxing and creative expression
A time to practice what you learned on Saturday, most of Saturday’s instructors will be available on Sunday for help on your projects.
Free soup for lunch! Bring a treat to share, if you want to…
A vat of black walnut dye will be bubbling away, available for yarn, roving or fabric
Surprises
Prizes
　
　Knitting needle braceletsWhere: Loose EndsWhen: 10-noon
With: LisaCost: $4




What : Easiest Christmas Stocking EverWhere: Loose EndsWhen: noon - close
With: MicheleCost: none, bring scraps of worsted weight yarn and a set of double pointed needles, any size between 6 and 9

　
We are planning a few more “impromptu” classes and projects for this weekend, come and see what inspires you!
Remember, classes are designed to give you a “jumpstart” for each project….stay and work on one thing all day or migrate from class to class, it’s up to you. Classes have scheduled “open times” at the various locations, but the “teaching” is ongoing….students do not have there at the start time, drop in at any time during “open hours.”
　
Celtic Cross Roads Café is hosting a wine tasting and appetizers event from 4-6 pm on Saturday, discount coupons are available at Loose Ends! Sounds like a lot of fun!
Some folks are making a weekend of this event by staying Saturday night at The Mayville Inn…A wonderful place to socialize and relax. Join us?
Many thanks are in order to the places that are allowing us to use their “spaces”. Please consider supporting them in the future. Mayville is a great place to be, whether you live here or are visiting

Tonight

Tuesday, November 1 is technique class, from 6- 8 PM.  This month we will learning finishing techniques, seaming, weaving in ends, etc.  Please bring some swatches to practice on.. No need to preregister, just drop in, $5