Northwoods Fiber Arts, LLC.

BIRTHDAY CLUB

2009-09-01T13:50:00.002-05:00

Please stop by to register your month/day of your birthday and receive 25% off the entire week of your birthday! For those of you who don't think that there is a reason to celebrate your birthday...now there is!!!

Fall/Winter Class Schedule

2009-08-17T11:02:00.001-05:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that a new 2009 Fall/Winter Class Schedule is in the works. I hope to have it wrapped up by the end of the week and then emailed to all of our fiber friends. If anyone has any class suggestions, please just email myself or Kathy at northwoodsfiberarts@yahoo.com.

METRO BAG

2009-03-21T09:24:00.004-05:00

Debbie Kroening of Ladysmith made the NONI METRO BAG for her daughter Shelby. It turned out beautiful! Debbie added a few adorable features that makes this bag unique! Way to go Debbie and have fun Shelby!

NEW CLASS SCHEDULE COMPLETED & NEW YARNS AND PATTERNS ARE NOW IN!!!!

2009-03-13T19:56:00.001-05:00

We have recently emailed & mailed out the new March - May 2009 Class Schedule. If by chance you were missed, it was not intentional, just email, call or stop by to received yours! We are excited to be able to offer some old favorites, but even more excited to have some new classes as well! Remember if there is a new technique or project that you would like to see us offer just let us know and we will work it in!

We recently received our shipments of new yarns:

*New colors of Cascade 220

*New colors of Patons Stretch Sock Yarn

*Ella Rae Amity Yarns

Also, we have received in these new patterns:

*Cabin Fever - Buttons Cardigan (Child Top-Down Cardigan)

*Cabin Fever - Tweeny Pullover (Top Down)

*Cabin Fever - Basic Adult Cardigan (Top Down)

Please stop by and check out all of the new items!

Lucinda Guy and So to Bed...

2009-01-09T16:58:00.003-06:00

Today one of our fav clients, Joyce Wisherd, came into the store and showed us this most adorable knitted doll and the book that she took the pattern out of as well. Inside of this book are some very unique have-to-have finished projects. Check it out, Linda Guy (author) of And So To Bed... (Trafalgar Square Publishing).

NEW YARNS for a NEW YEAR!

2009-01-08T10:42:00.001-06:00

Just in....new color in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino and more Skacel Fortissima's Mexico Country Color Pack Sock Yarn!!!!!! I can't stand that I just don't have enough time in the day to knit with everything! It is a terrible compulsion, but what can I say...it could be worse, right?

Remember, our top-down cardigan class is coming up. If you have been pondering this one now is the time to jump in and go for it! Just think of all those cute one-of-a-kind sweaters that you could be knitting. My luck is when I find something that I just have to have in the stores and then wear it, it never fails that somebody else has the same exact one on! That's all the justification that I need to knit my own!

Anybody want to share their New Year's Resolution?

Knit to stay warm!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2009-01-02T19:03:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year from Kathy & Lisa at Northwoods Fiber Arts, LLC. We are very excited for 2009....We will be bringing some new yarns, patterns, books and notions. Lisa is currently working on her lightly felted sweater from Felted Knits. This sweater is knit from the bottom up and includes side slits, slits on the sleeves a v-neck and hood. On all of these openings also is an adorable embroidered paisley. This pattern is very simple and make a warm and cute sweater for skiing, skating or just hanging out. I will post a picture as soon as it is done. Kathy is working on her top-down cardigan for the class that she will be offering this month. If you are interested there is still time to sign up. Kathy says, "once you knit from the top down you will never have to seam again"!

We do have several copies of the new Felt Forward in the store and we have also reviewed and ordered the Debbie Bliss, Baby Knits. Now this is a must-have for those of you that want to knit they too-cute and too-simple outfits for that special baby or toddler. Over Christmas break, I knit 2 pairs of the little slippers for my new nephews in one afternoon! Just think...adorable, simple outfits knit with Debbie Bliss' Baby Cashmerino; now what would be more enjoyable?

Remember that we are now carrying Craig Faibert's (Tony, Wisconsin) exquisite wildlife prints that have been chosen for the DNR's stamp awards. Also, we have just recently been privileged to carry Andrea Schneeberg's beautiful embellished gourds! There are no words for the craftmanship of both of these artists work! You'll have to stop by and check them out! These are perfect for the hard-to-buy-for relative, friend or yourself!

Happy New Year and knit to stay warm!!!!

WILDLIFE ART BY CRAIG FAIRBERT

2008-12-17T15:06:00.000-06:00

We are proud to announce the addition of exquiste wildlife prints by Craig Fairbert, Tony Wisconsin. Below are only 2 of his masterpieces. Craig has won numerous DNR Wildlife Stamp Awards. We are very fortunate to be able to offer these beautiful pieces of art! So, if you don't know what to get that very special person in your life or just want a beautiful work of art for yourself, stop in at Northwoods Fiber Arts, LLC. and check out Craig's prints.

December 2008 Sale

2008-12-01T16:36:00.000-06:00

SALE - During the month of December 2008 we will be discounting at 25% off, all GREEN, RED & WHITE yarn! Stock up on enough yarn to make those christmas stockings, slippers, mittens, hats or whatever!!!! This sale is effective 12/01/2008 thru 12/31/2008!

RIBBED HAT, ELLA'S FAVORITY HAT & EASY MITTENS

2008-12-01T16:24:00.000-06:00

Kathy & I hope that all had a safe and family filled Thanksgiving holiday. I was anxious to see me niece and nephew since I had knit up a few trinkets for them. They seemed to be excited as well when I mentioned that I had a surprise for both of them. My nephew, Jacob (1 1/2 yrs old) has on the Ribbed Hat and Easy Mittens from 101 One Skein Wonders (slightly modified for size) and my niece, Ellison (3 1/2 yrs old) has on Ella's Favorite Hat and Easy Mittens from 101 One Skein Wonders (slightly modified for size). It is so rewarding to see projects finished and not sitting in my 101 Unfinished Project bags!

BABY GNOME HAT

2008-11-18T06:53:00.000-06:00

I was worried that the Baby Gnome Hat that I knit from the 101 One Skein Wonders, was not going to fit my new nephew, Trent. Low and behold it does and is just precious! Trent, thank you for being our GQ model!

NEW FINISHED PRODUCTS

2008-11-11T17:55:00.000-06:00

Check out these 3 new finished products...

1. Upper left - Easy Mittens knitted with Cascase Nikki

2. Upper right - Baby Gnome Hat and Thumbless Mittens

knitted with Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran and stash

3. Bottom left - Ella's Favorite Hat knitted with Debbie

Bliss Rialto and some stash yarn

Make you want the snow to fly!! Well, at least you would be warm.

NOVEMBER SALE

2008-11-09T07:30:00.000-06:00

25% off all regularly priced yarn and already reduced selected yarns, cross-stitch kits, knitting kits, weaving looms are now marked down to 50% off original price.

Stop in to see new patterns and yarns that have recently been added to our inventory.

Since the cold weather is upon us, we are encouraging all to stop in and knit on Saturdays. The coffee is always on! We would love to share ideas, help out with questions, and just knit. So stop down and join us for "Saturday's Sit, Knit and Relax Group". Oh and by the way, remember, "what happens at the knitting store, stays at the knitting store"!

Christmas Ideas???

2008-11-05T17:35:00.000-06:00

Looking for that perfect Christmas gift? Sign up for a class to make a one-of-a-kind gift. We have the Christmas Stocking class, ribbed vest, crocheted beanie hat, crocheted hip bag. Or how about a gift certificate! Stop in and check out all of your options to make it a wonderful Christmas!

Women with Courage Donated Item

2008-10-22T15:11:00.000-05:00

Check out the gorgeous Fan Fare Lace Scarf that Kathy just whipped up to donate to this weekend's Women with Courage Foundation Fundraiser. Hopefully the lucky winner of the scarf is as excited about it as we are. Beautiful knitting Kathy!

LOOKING FOR TOASTY WARM & ADORABLE?

2008-10-04T10:26:00.000-05:00

Susan Nigro made these toasty warm felted slippers and adorable felted purse! These are must haves for winter wear! Beautiful work Susan!

SALE SALE SALE!

2008-09-07T15:41:00.000-05:00

We are making room for lots of new fibers! So you benefit! Right now we are offering 30-40% off on selected items in the store to make some room. Stop by to check out the sale and sign up for a class or to check out the new yarn.

The "Great American Afghan" Is Here!

2008-09-02T14:55:00.000-05:00

Stop by to see The Great American Afghan! We just received it and is it beautiful. This afghan is made with Cascade 220 yarn and the colors are just magnificent. We will have this afghan for a limited time so please be sure to stop in and take a peek! We also have the pattern books if you decide you just have to knit this one up.

EARLY BIRD SALE - CORRECTION

2008-09-02T14:27:00.000-05:00

Please note that I incorrectly started our Day-After Thanksgiving Early Bird Sale at 6:00 AM. It should have read 9:00 AM with 35% off until 12:00 Noon.

Fiber of the Month - September 2008...

2008-08-27T07:35:00.000-05:00

Fannie's Fingering Weight
Sock gauge: 7-8 stitches/inch on US 1-2 Needles
Hand Wash, Flat to Dry
400 yards, approximately 4 oz.
80% Merino, 20% Nylon
Kettle Dyed
Color Palette: Arizona, Autumn, Berries & Caramel, Black Cherry, Brambles, Calico, Caribbean, Chocolate Covered Cherries, Confetti, Fall Flowers, Glacier Mist, Grapes on the Vine, Harvest, Indian Corn, Kaleidoscope, Mardi Gras, Natural, Old Glory, Old Roses, Pecan Pie, Pink Flamingo, Plums & pinks, Purple Rainbow, Rainforest, Rhapsody, Rhythm & Blues, Rose Garden, Sedona, Storm, Sugarplums & Butterscotch, Taos, Tropical Punch, Wildflowers, Victoria, Zinnia

Joyce has been sock busy! This is just a sample of socks from her Fannie's collection.. This yarn is too dye for! As you can see it makes the most beautiful socks! Stop in and check it out for yourself!

Hello Everyone & Welcome to...

2008-08-12T17:37:00.000-05:00

Northwoods Fiber Arts, LLC.

Thank you for visiting our blog. We want to make your experience fun and informative. Northwoods Fiber Arts, LLC. was started by Kathy Revak and Lisa Podgornik, co-workers, who had the same vision of getting all the creative people they knew under one roof to share their passion for knitting and crocheting. The store started out as a retail business for the fiber arts. We set up shop in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, a small town located in northwestern Wisconsin. The concept behind the store is to create one spot for a wide array of inspiration and creativity. The name "Northwoods Fiber Arts, LLC.", to us refers to the creativity that runs through all of us. Our vision is to offer products and training in many of the time honored fiber art mediums, to people who otherwise might not have the opportunity to have these skills passed down to them from family members.

The internet is just one more way for us to reach out to many of you who might find yourself living in an area devoid of such undeveloped creative energy as we have here in northern Wisconsin. We want to be your resource for products and hopefully not too far in the future we can provide you with many more products and classes.

If you think you might enjoy a trip to northern Wisconsin, some time in the future, please let us know. We can suggest some local hotels to make your stay relaxing and easy to access Northwoods Fiber Arts, LLC. and other famous attractions in Rusk County.

Some of you might be under too much stress from work and you have been thinking that getting back to working with your hands might be just the trick to get your life back into balance. Email us with your needs and wants. We want to get better at filling your needs, and serving you.

Once again, thank you for visiting, and we hope you return soon! Oh, and please tell a friend about us.