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
Since we are now in Phase III the Studio is open Monday to Friday 1:30-5:30 PM or by appointment!
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 outlined by WorksafeBC
I have enjoyed catching up with everyone and hearing all about your pandemic projects. It was so much fun these last 2 Saturdays we are having another Flash Sale!
Help me gain some floor space back in the shop for the new stock I have ordered!
Our Third sale will be Saturday Aug 15, 2020, 10am- 2 pm and will continue weekly the rest of August. The special sale items will be on the flash sale table under the big tent in front of the shop. 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 kitting kit, GEMS fingering yarn, 20/25cm Louet Lisa frame Loom, Matchless bulky plyer flyer head for older wheels, fibre, yarns, books, purl and loop placemat looms, demo equipment 25% off.
The farm stall is open and will be packed with fresh veggies from Farmer Sam
See you on Saturday
Sharon 🙂
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
It was so much fun last Saturday we are having another Flash Sale!
Help me gain some floor space back in the shop for the new stock I have ordered!
Our Second sale will be Saturday Aug 8, 2020, 10am- 2 pm and will continue weekly all August. The special sale items will be on the flash sale table. There will be new items every week!
This week we have on the flash sale table:
GEMS fingering yarn, 20/25cm Louet Lisa frame Loom, 10″ Schacht looms, Matchless bulky plyer flyer head for older wheels, batts, fibre, yarns, books, purl and loop placemat looms, demo equipment 25% off.
The farm stall is open and will be packed with fresh veggies!
See you on Saturday
Since we are now in Phase III the Studio is open Monday to Friday 1:30-5:30 PM or by appointment!
COVID19 Procedures:
Masks are preferred.
Please use hand sanitizer from the pump upon entering.
Only 4 people in the store at a time
Exciting News!
Like most, we have been using this quieter time to do some renovations!!! This therefore calls for a SALE!!!!!
Our First sale will be Saturday Aug 1,2020 10am -2pm and will continue weekly in August. The special sale items will be on the flash sale table. There will be new items every week!
This week we have on the flash sale table:
10″ cricket demo looms, Schacht Matchless bulky plyer flyer head for older wheels, batts, fibre, yarns, books, posters, purl and loop placemat looms, demo equipment 25% off, and many more items!
Hope to see you soon!
Since we are seem to have some extra time on our hands with the COVID-19 out and about, I would highly recommend to join the Ashford Club at Ashford.co.nz. They send out a newletter with lots of inspirational ideas for weaving, knitting and spinning. You must be a fan of the Wheel Magazine!! You can locate all the past copies back to 2004 on the website.
Take a look at the new lightening drop spindles from Schacht 50 anniversary. I managed to get the last of these beauties. Each one has a laser etched pattern and it’s sure to be one of your favorites!
The baby lambs are popping out into this sunshine. We have 20 babies so far. There is still more to come.
As mentioned on the workshop page we have postponed the classes and workshops. We are most happy to open the shop by appointment if you are in need. You do not realized how much your social life revolves around fibre until all the fibre groups and fibre faires are cancelled! I miss you already! I’m going to the barn to cuddle lambs.
Sharon
January has arrived and we start another year with fibre. Check out the Workshop page for our new classes. January we have 2 classes. The first is an intro to Nuno or wet felting and the second class is the famous jointed teddy bear that has been requested for ages. In Feburary we will do another intro to Nuno felting in case you miss the January class.
Thank you to the Tzouhalem Guild and Black Creek Spinners for hosting their wonderful Distaff Days. A spinners ritual not to be missed!
Look for your Newletter in your mailbox soon. If you wish to sign up for the newletter so you do not miss any classes check the first page and click to sign up!!!
Exciting News!! It has finally arrived!!!! We now carry roving from Great Britain (UK) Gotland, BFL, and Brown Masham. OOOH This will give you a luxurious winter spin !!
Diane and I can not wait to spin our first skeins!!
It has been a busy busy time around the Grinsheep store. We were off to the Kingfisher Spa resort for the annual North Island Spinners retreat.
Then it was a quick change and then off to the Everything Ashford Dealers Workshop in Vancouver for the week. Too bad we could not stay for Knit City. Big Thank you to Kate and Marc for the informative week of Everything Ashford. It was a great learning experience. It was good to connect with other Canadian dealers. There are lots of new products coming from Ashford. You can check out some of the them on the their website. You also may wish to join the Ashford Club!! You will have access to the Wheel magazine and get free patterns/project ideas.
We have added new classes to the Workshop page. Contact us if you have any questions.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Cowichan Fleece and Fibre Fair in Cobble Hill. October 26.2016.
