Well it is better late than Never!!
Do you have some fleece about?
Sock yarn that needs some colour?
Have you heard that Ashford has a new series of dyes? They have arrived in the store!! This is perfect dyeing weather. Go for it!
Of course if you have your newest copy of Little Looms Magazine you can see a beautiful blanket woven on one of their looms. Made from their newest line of triple knit yarn. This yarn is available in the store at 10.95/ball.
I have yet to weave with it, but it is wonderful to knit something cozy!
Ashford Triple Knit Specifications
• 100% New Zealand Wool
• Triple Knit Weight (12 Ply / Aran)
• Hand Wash
• 100gm Balls at net standard condition
• 150m (164yds) per 100gm ball
• Gauge 17 – 18 sts x 22 rows = 10cm (4″)
• Suggested Needle Size 5.00 – 5.50mm (8 – 9 US)
• Suggested Crochet Hook Size 5 – 6mm (8/H – 10/I US)
• Suggested Weaving Reed 5 – 7.5dpi reed (20 – 30/10)
• 15 Colours
Well 2022 summer is just around the corner I am certain. I think?? The weather has tucked us into the studio and we have been doing some dyeing. We have some sock yarn done it insparational colours. There is hardly ever bad weather for wool socks.
We so enjoyed going to the Bradley center for the 100 Mile Fleece and Fibre festival. Nice to see some familiar faces and meet some new people. I receieved lots of questions on various classes. I find people are shy about spending a full day in a class or workshop. Covid has changed some of our habits for sure.
I am happy to give a one on one class for weaving, spinning, felting. A popular thing lately has been to celebrate a friend’s brithday, by giving her a class and friends joining in.
Please contact the shop via email or call if there is something you would like to learn.
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Grinsheep Halloween Kit
Come by the studio to get your Halloween kit or we can send it to you!
Each kit contains enought to make 6 ornaments for Family Halloween fun evening. All you need to get you started if you have never felted before!
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Grinsheep Hand Painted Sock Yarn
We have been busy in the shop dyeing some beautiful sock yarn. Since fall has arrived maybe your thoughts turn to tucking up and knitting yourself some socks for those cool “winter” evenings.
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Check this fun project out!
Kits for these Wet Felted bags will be available soon. Keep your eyes open for the announcement in the newletter! IF you have not signed up for the newletter please do so you don’t miss out on the latest happenings.
Hello Everyone,
I hope everyone had a good summer. Now is the time the outside activities are winding down as it is getting darker sooner. Our thoughts turn to doing fun inside projects. I have already started a few projects myself, dying sock yarns, weaving and some nuno felting. I have also looked at the calendar and can not believe how fast time has gone by and September is right around the corner.
I think it is time for an end of summer flash sale! Mark your calendars for
Saturday August 28, 2021.
10 am -2 pm under the big tent
I have started to plan out some felting classes.
Sept 11, 2021
Beginner Felting Class
—FALL ACORNS—
Morning class 9am-11am
Afternoon class 1pm-3pm
Cost $45.00 + taxes
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Sept 25, 2021
Nuno Felting
—-Scarf Class—
10am-3pm we will take a break for lunch. (Bring a lunch or nip out close by)
Cost $75.00 + taxes
As we are still in pandemic times a mask will be required, as per public health rules and class size is limited. Please contact Grinsheep to prepay and reserve your seat in the class. It will be nice to be back to some creativity with friends.
Since the tent is still up,we decided another flash sale this Saturday July 17, 2021 10am-2pm is in order!
We will have 25% of Ashford roving
Check our the new introduction to Dyeing kits that just arrived. You get 2 skiens of yarn with 4 small dyes with insturction to start you off.
We also have undyed mulberry silk and more undyed sock yarn (superwash 25%nylon) . There is also a selection of hand spun yarns. We of course carry many accessories to help you with any weaving, spinning, and felting project you many be wanting to try or are working on.
Please sign up for the newletter so you can stay in the loop for our up coming classes. If you or your group have a special request for a class or lesson contact Sharon. 250-248-6306
Dont miss the Flash Sale this Saturday June 19, 2021 10am -2 pm. You may find some great treasures that you can not live without.
Since things are now openning up, remember to sign up for the newsletter so you do not miss out. Classes will be starting up shortly. If you have a specific interest in a class let me know and we can see about seting one up. Spinning class? weaving class? Learn to spin? Learn how to process your own fleese?
It is quiet on the farm these days. The sheep have left to have their staycation. They will be back in the fall. The fleeces are being processed.
The garden is growing! The farm stand has been moved up closer to the garden. Farmer Sam will be busy again.
I am finishing up my class on the double heddle loom. The new class started to today. These are through the Schacht School of textiles. #schachtspindleco.com
Well it has been a while since the last post with this pandemic going on. There have been many changes in how we do things. Our new normal seems to change. The shop is open regular times but it is perferred if you call for appt time as I am limited to the number of people I can have in the shop.
What is new you may ask?? Babies and more babies. I think we are all done with lambing. Next it will be time to shear! There will be many fleeces! Then of course more work.
If you are interested in a fleece please contact me via phone or email.
I have been trying to keep you all up to date on the facebook page as it is easy to post a quick photo. If you are not following us on facebook, join us in all this fun and wooly business.
Ashford has some new products. 
These will be coming in May!! This is so exciting to have these introduction to dyeing kits. Order now so you dont miss out.
Flash sale!!
The sun is shining and the tent is still up. Who’s ready for another fun flash sale on Saturday October 3, 2020 10 am -2 pm
Come on by to stock up for your winter projects. If you require anything special for Christmas it would be best to think about ordering it now.
This week we have on the flash sale table:
Colorful batts, roving, hand spun yarns, Baa Ram Ewe knitting kit, GEMS fingering yarn, fibre, yarns, books, purl and loop placemat looms, a demo wheel and looms 25% off. And so much more!!
Looking forward to seeing you Saturday.
What else is new!
Celebrate Spinning and Weaving Week Oct 5-11th 2020
Schacht free weave-a-long at Schachtspindle.com, Find the link to sign up in the Sept 2020 newsletter.
PILLOW SAMPLER WEAVE-ALONG
Get ready to learn exciting techniques and be challenged to choose a range of weft yarn weights in monochromatic colors. This weave-along gives you the technical support you need to expand your creative exploration of yarn color and texture.As you prep and weave, post your progress! #schachtspindle
Sharon 🙂
Since we are now in Phase III the Studio is open Monday to Friday 1:30-5:30 PM or by appointment!
Due to the current strain on the postal and delivery systems, small individual orders are not being accepted by my suppliers. If you need parts or accessories for your spinning wheels or looms please let me know so I am able to gather enough for an full order September 1, 2020. Thanks for understanding.” Be calm Be kind Be safe”
COVID19 Procedures:
Masks are mandatory
Please use hand sanitizer from the pump bottle upon entering.
Only 3 people in the store at a time.
These procedures are set up for your protection and mine as outline by WorksafeBC
I am still clearing floor space for all my new stock! I can not have believed the number of goodies I have found during the renovations. Saturday we will be have our final Flash Sale!
Our Fifth and final sale will be Saturday Aug 29, 2020, 10am- 2 pm The flash sale table will be under the big tent in front of the shop. Rain or Shine!! There will be new items every week!
This week we have on the flash sale table:
Colorful batts, Briggs and Little pure wool country roving, hand spun yarns, Baa Ram Ewe knitting kit, GEMS fingering yarn, fibre, yarns, books, purl and loop placemat looms, demo wheels and looms 25% off. And so much more!!
The farm stall is open and will be packed with fresh veggies from Farmer Sam
Since we are now in Phase III the Studio is open Monday to Friday 1:30-5:30 PM or by appointment!
Due to the current strain on the postal and delivery systems, small individual orders are not being accepted by my suppliers. If you need parts or accessories for your spinning wheels or looms please let me know so I am able to gather enough for an full order September 1, 2020. Thanks for understanding.” Be calm Be kind Be safe”
COVID19 Procedures:
Masks are mandatory
Please use hand sanitizer from the pump bottle upon entering.
Only 3 people in the store at a time.
These procedures are set up for your protection and mine as outline by WorksafeBC
I have enjoyed catching up with everyone.
I am still clearing floor space for all my new stock. Saturday we will be have another Flash Sale!
Our Fourth sale will be Saturday Aug 23, 2020, 10am- 2 pm The flash sale table will be under the big tent in front of the shop. Rain or Shine!! There will be new items every week!
This week we have on the flash sale table:
Briggs and Little pure wool country roving, hand spun yarns, Baa Ram Ewe knitting kit, GEMS fingering yarn, fibre, yarns, books, purl and loop placemat looms, demo equipment 25% off. And so much more!!
The farm stall is open and will be packed with fresh veggies from Farmer Sam
