Stuff and stuff to think about for 2009

Fans, Friends, and Fellow Needleworkers of the World,

We are plotting and scheming at The Purl District for 2009,October to be exact. We want to have a Big Ass Fiber Fest at The Oregon Garden's New Hotel and Resort. What do you think? We would invite about 30 Vendors and Workshop Instructors. We'd have Belly Dancers for entertainment and Dinners and the East Valley Wine Association, and a Runway Fashion show. We'd have a Stinkin' lot of FUN and we'd learn stuff and buy yarn and Crazy Cool Baubles etc.And we'd only hang out with the boys and girls who are fun and knit,and crochet and tat, and spin and do yarny things! For a whole entire weekend,Thursday-set-up,Friday-SundayMarket,Classes Thursday-Sunday.The area is gorgeous and you can go to the Abbey or Silver Falls Park,or the creeks or, I don't know ,crazy, if you want to. There are lots of shopping ops in Silverton and dining Galor also a fiber mill to visit in action.. I'll keep you all updated as we confirm instuctors and dates. So far we have Jane Robbins, Paula Schull, and Lisa Jorgenson.........

Toodles,
Celia

Jessica Waters in our Party top!

This is a photo of Jess in the Crystal Palace "Party ribbon" top that Jane Robbins designed. It is soft and naturally elastic,has a bit of shine. We loved it on especially. Jessica is one of our new knitters gone wild.She goes to the UofO ,first year. tomorrow am. We will be missing her at the table knitting 25 Christmas stockings and a passle of felted animals for her petting zoo! We have several 20 somethings that are crazy knitters and we LOVE them for all their good energy and great ideas.

Celia

Brianna,our Knitty Intern

Brianna Baker,our intern for the Kid's Camp is modeling this Cotton/Acrylic fab top that Jane knit in Wildflower. It's a very versatile yarn and works up in lace like a dream. Very soft and comfortable. We found the pattern in Summer 07 Knitters Magazine. This is the small size in Orange. Wildflower comes in lots o' colors: lavender,purple,pink,baby blue,bright pink,red,and cream.So if you're a natural fiber girl you'll LOVE this top all year 'round.

Celia

Same Wedding Gown on really Different body!

Right! see how willing I am to make youall feel better about yourselves........... I tried on Jane Robbins wedding/temple gown to show you what a one size fits all really looks like! The gown is beautiful still, butt? Hope you enjoy yourselves. I know you're laughing.

Celia

"Knot So Plain Jane Designs" Wedding / Temple Dress

Another one of Jane's fabulous designs. It is a Wedding/Temple dress and it willl be our featured work in the window at the Purl iDistrict for June. The dress is made with Cascade's 220 wool in bright white. The model, Karen, is the owner of the dress. This is top of the line design work and knitting not to be outdone by any international designer...and it's our own Jane!

The Spinning "Knot So Plain Jane Designs" Skirt

She is Hannah a 14 year old giraffe child........ I (Celia) just caught her in between basketball,volleyball, and track to take a picture of this amazing Vogue pattern knit in Royal Bamboo,coral color. Hannah loves to spin in it cuz it is soooooo swirly with just the right weight. It was knit by The Purl District's, Secret Knitting Weapon,Jane Robbins of Knot So Plain Jane Designs.The skirt has like 660 stitches around the bottom rows. If you don't stab yourself in the eye before it's done you'll have a fab skirt.