Welcome to Yarn & Thread by Lisa's Blog

I wanted a place were I could let you know the latest updates. And were we could share ideas or opinions on yarns. I figured a blog was better than a lot of emails.



Feel free to post your opinions on yarns we carry or ask questions. I look forward to hearing from you!!


Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Embroidery & Quilting Patterns and Booklets

For all of our embroidery and quilting customers we've added a few new items!! You asked and we listened!!

We've added Iron On Transfer Books - These are booklets that have the several patterns with all the same theme.

Quilt Pattern Books - These are pattern booklets for cut quilts. Several of the booklets have some of those old heirloom patterns that are hard to find now!!

Hot Iron Transfer Collection - These are collections of hot iron transfers for quilts with a single theme. Like the 50 States or the State Birds.

And Jack Dempsey has come out with some new stamped items. You can find the new patterns by watching the Jack Dempsey New Items Page. I still have more items to add to this page. I'm adding them as I can so you may want to check back because there are more than I have listed there.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Peaches & Creme Calendar for Charity

***2011 Sticks, Hooks and Shuttles Calendar***

The 2011 Sticks, Hooks and Shuttles Calendar is ready to order! All Proceeds from the Calendar will go to Charity. Click here to Order. Supplies are limited!

25% will be donated to CarePartners in Asheville, NC - http://www.carepartnersfoundation.org/ They are in need of a piece of equipment in their outpatient therapy division that will assist victims of spinal cord injury and stroke.

75% will be donated to Alexandra’s House in Kansas City, MO - http://www.alexandrashouse.com/about-us/ This is a perinatal hospice, check out the website! The house they are located in has a leaky roof in need of repair.

THEIR GOAL IS $15,000! EVERY CALENDAR SALE HELPS THEM TO REACH IT!

The Cost of the Calendar and shipping by First Class Mail in the USA is $17.73. Please not this does not include insurance, etc.

They are also offering international shipping.

Click here for more details and to order.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Sugar'n Cream Super Size

We have added the Lily Super Size Sugar'n Cream to our line. We have never carried this line simply because most you asked for the regular Sugar'n Cream. And since the cotton yarn colors in the Super Size were always the same as the colors in the regular size we just didn't bother carrying the Super Size. Well...Lily brought out some new colors that are only available in the Super Size!! We didn't want to miss out on the pretty new colors so we've made them available.

Friday, September 3, 2010

Happy Labor Day

I just wanted to take a minute to wish all of you a very Happy Labor Day.

We are taking a bit of time off. We are always closed on Saturday. But we will be closed on Sunday and Monday too. So, I will be back bright and early Tuesday morning!!

I hope all of you have a safe and blessed holiday weekend!!

Thank you,
Lisa

Friday, August 27, 2010

Price Changes

Well, we did it. We had to get a little creative, but we found a way to cut our expenses just a bit more. We did have to raise the prices on some of the yarns. But we got by with a smaller price increase than we originally figured.

The best part is that we were actually able to lower the price on other yarns!! So when you get a chance you may want to take a look.

From the looks of it I'm going to be able to lower the price on some of the custom order yarns too. I'll do that next week though.

We will continue to keep our overhead down as much as possible so we can keep our prices as low as possible.

I hope you have a fabulous weekend!! I know I will. My son is coming home on leave this weekend. He's been deployed since Feb. He'll be home for a couple of weeks before he has to go back. We're all excited to get to see him!!

Thank you all for your continued patronage!!
Lisa

Monday, August 16, 2010

Sale before the price increase.

Hi all, sorry I've been out of the loop for a few days. I got the flu!! Who gets the flu in the Summer?!?! I'm all better now though and back at it.

I wanted to remind you that within the next couple of weeks the prices on select acrylic yarns will be going up. So you might want to shop before the prices go up. AND...to help you BeatThePriceIncrease (hint: that's your coupon code.) We are running a sale. You can find out all the details by checking out the flyer posted at our web site Sale Flyer A link to this flyer can also be found on our What's On Sale Page at the website.

Also if you like cotton yarns as much as I do and you are trying to us U.S. made products as often as possible you might want to check out our latest business venture, www.cotton-corner.com

I hope you all have a fabulous day!!

Thanks again, so much for your continued patronage!!
Lisa

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Bernat Super Value

We have the new Bernat Super Value colors in!!
One color is just a pretty as the next!! I'm not sure which Ombre I like best!!

Thank you all so much for your continued patronage. We really do appreciate all of you.

Till next time!!

Thank you,
Lisa