holidays are here!

November is a memory. Not sure where the month went...but it did! Somehow it was Halloween one day and Thanksgiving the next. It actually feels like the season with all the rain, snow and cold temps. So it's now official.... Holidays are upon us! 

Scrolldown to the end to find links to books, yarn and upcoming events. Or keep reading to see what our Holiday Elves have done with the shop!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

The shop elves were extra efficient this year. We're welcoming December with bells on, candy canes in our pockets and well stocked. That frees us up to enjoy the holidays with family and friends.

Our Christmas displays are up and beautiful. Every year I'm amazed how our Industrious Shop Elf  manages magically turn the shop from everyday into a wonderfully festive and jolly holiday world. I leave Tues and return Fri morning loads of new things.

 

Nutcrackers galore (who smell suspiciously of yummy toasted almonds)

 mmmmmmm Candy Canes!!

Now this smells of Christmas trees (without the pitch and needles on the floor!) and so far it's been very popular with customers too.

Loads of Newly Published Christmas Books

Publishers went to town this year with biggest crop of brand new christmas titles we've seen in years. It was hard to narrow down the order to the best.

 Yes...I know it says Snow Rabbit....but don't tell the Sheep he is not a Rabbit.....

 Grandma's Christmas Wish.....for...Snow...so the Merry Christmas Squirrels have fun!

 Little Golden Book: Collection of 9....(yes (!) Classic Christmas Stories in one book!

 And isn't Rudolph handsome when he glows all rosy red?

Forget Waldo....let's find Santa!!

 Who doesn't like puppies for Christmas..... Right Jackson? 

(I know Daddy says no but Auntie would totally get you one if she could.....)

Coloring books show no sign of letting up. Publishers are cranking out new titles to keep up with demand. Christmas....everyday....travel size....we got em! Holiday and regular coloring books for kids and adults. Along with colored pencils and markers. We're well stocked when it comes to coloring books!

There's colored pencils, watercolor pencils, fine markers, brush markers, puffy pens....adorable little mini monster highlighters that are so small and scented!

This is favorite coloring book series at the moment. It's a nice size, great designs to color away stress and reach your happy place. See how many copies on the shelf? That's how much I love these titles

Plenty of stocking stuffers as always....New candles, soaps, lotions. Nail files, notebooks, cards and writing sets. Puzzles, funny tea towels, pillows and boxed signs. Oh and new aromatherapy line too. Pulse point balms, tea soak sachets and shower bursts (like a bath bomb for shower). I'm enjoying them. Makes the whole bathroom smell lovely and the scents do help ease the old sinuses! Make nice stocking stuffers too. 

 Really needed this few weeks ago! Pulse point balms & shower bursts. Fun and healing.

Books, Books, Books!
The shop is stuffed with loads of great books perfect for gift-giving this season. Just posted up details on the blog so head over there to read all about what's hot, new and favorites.

Fast & Chunky Gifts

It's not too late to work up a few handmade gifts. Plenty of chunky bulky fast projects to tackle and new patterns found daily.  Details on our blog.

Upcoming Events & Classes

Butte Fire Blankets of Love

Keep making them! Accepting blankets now and through the winter. Drop them off at shop now for us to deliver to families who lost homes. Planning another round of donations for month of February. If past months just way too busy....tackle it come the calmer, slower months of Jan!

Pillow of the Month Series

Ongoing classes now and next year. Meet 1-3pm. $15 a session. 

Supplies in stock for purchase at the shop. 

Dec 12: Chunky Cables

Jan 16:  Noro Entrelac 

Feb 6: Intarsia Heart

Mar 12: Aran Sampler

Next Maisie's Mystery Box

Jan 6th

Our Oct foray into a quarterly subscription mystery box a big success. Great fun had by all. Join us for the next one! Watch for Jan box details & sign ups later this month. $50 ea box. Read more specifics here

Megan and I wholeheartedly send a 

 Merry Christmas to all and to all a Very Happy New Year!