Thursday, June 10, 2010

Classes are posted

We now have posted classes for June and July on the website. Hopefully we will see you at one or more of them. Lots of great projects and fellowship.

Last Monday at the Quilter's Gathering we had Gram (my mom) show us how to combine the contrary wife block with a 4 patch block. Then she showed us Jacob's ladder, which is these two put together. She makes it look so easy. It is fun to see all of you and LOVE the show and tell from the previous month's "topic". If you haven't come to our gatherings, we would love to have you join us. (VERY informal and still room for more.)

My son Matt is also bringing me into the present in communicating and we are now on Facebook. To follow us go to www.facebook.com and search Beth's Yarn Basket.

Enjoy the flowers. Christmas fabric and winter yarns are knocking at the door.
Beth

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Hope everyone is enjoying our Quilting Block of the Month. (April's is pictured) If you don't know, we have been taking pictures of Carroll county barn quilts and making the patterns for our BOM club. Still open to anyone wanting to join, and those who make all 12, get 2 yards of fabric free at the end of the year to sash, border or use anyway your heart desires.

And now, Craig (my wonderful husband) and I are putting a quilt block on our shed. Anyone want to guess the design?? Exciting!!!

Okoboji is OPEN and it is great to see all of you. Class listing will be posted Soon. We are offering Workshop Wednesdays so plan on coming to The Yarn Basket in Okoboji on Wednesday and join us.
Til then, Beth

Monday, May 24, 2010

OK, my mid year new years resolution is to be more active with my blog. Sorry about the LOOOOONG time lag!!

New: Okoboji opens this Friday, May 29th and will be open now for the summer months. 10-5pm with lots of fun yarns and classes. Hope to see you there.

Quilting: Mom and I just got back from Quilt Market and I am soooo excited about felted wool. Although I am not much for hand work (unless I have needles in my hands for knitting) I do want to branch out and try this applique technique with wool. You don't have to turn under the edges so it is easy. We are going to start a block of the month and create the most gorgeous quilt you ever saw! Also have other individual patterns for working with wool. So much fun! Stop in and see the patterns.

Our Barn Quilt Block of the Month is going well. It is so fun to see which barn we are going to do next. What we find amazing is how fast the months roll around and we need to get the next one ready. Wow, life is fast!!!

Yarn: Great projects we are doing are the shawl Heather made for spring, baby blu (jeans for the baby made with Rowan Denim), top down cardigans, tank tops, and much more.

Would love to see you in the shops or call us and we can ship.
til then, Happy knitting, crocheting and quilting, Beth

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Thanks to all of you who made it Monday for our first Quilter's Gathering group. We had a good turnout and hope to add more of you every month. If you were there, remember, this is just for fun and you don't have to do the block assignment, however, I bet some of you already have yours done!! : )
If you weren't there and want to join in on the show and tell next month (which will be March 1st Monday from 7pm -8:30pm), we are doing something with a patch. It can be a block for a quilt or table runner, it can be part of a tote, etc. Just make a 4 patch, 9 patch, 25 patch, block of your choice.
Hope to see all of you there. Next month's topic will have Donna showing us how to do a 9 patch and have a mirror image one also when she is done. Wow.

Our knitting retreat for Feb 13th still has some room so if you can make it, please call the shop and have us reserve a place for you. We always have a great time knitting and eating.

til then, Beth

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Classes and more

We are having a retreat on Feb 13th in the Yarn Basket side. Come enjoy Valentin'e weekend with fellow knitters and work on one project all day. Choices are an awesome mitered shawl, top down sweater, top down mittens and cabled scarf and hat. Call us 712--792-2890 to reserve your spot. $45 includes lunch and triple punch on your card.

The Quilt shop is having lots of classes and events coming up. Starting this Sat, we are making a table topper (free), next Sat, a notion's tote (free), Feb 27 and / or April 10th Mystery quilt ($30 includes lunch) and t-shirt quilt on March 13th. Call the shop to sign up for any and all of them.

Then, we are starting a new group called "Quilter's Gathering". the first Monday of each month, starting Feb 1st from 7-8:30pm we will meet to share, visit and learn from one another quilting techniques and tips. Come join us. No cost, just bring your smile and a 3 ring binder to gather handouts.

Hope to see all of you at any of the above.
Til then, awesome yarns and fabric coming through the door almost daily for all of us to enjoy,
Beth