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We at Iron Horse are all about fiber! But for a minute let's talk about a different type of fiber. We are most fortunate to be in an area of a Boston suburb that hosts farmers' market and CSAs! Just click the underscored to be linked to their websites.
Natick Farmers' Winter Market is still going strong indoor at Common Street Community Church, just around the corner from the store.
 Wayland's Winter Farmers' Market has a few more weeks at the location at Russell's Garden Center. Debbie had a great time there last week during Farm Fiber Days.
Local farms are sowing their seeds and getting ready for for the warmer weather for planting. One of our staff ladies, Martha is one of the proud owners of Hanson's Farm in Framingham. They are now excepting sign ups for their 2015 CSA. We have offered to be a drop of place for any of those who are thinking of signing up for their CSA! We need a total of 10 participants for them to drop off at Iron Horse. Get a half share or full share. Click here to read more about them or come in on any Wednesday afternoon in March and chat with Martha!
Get all your fiber(s) from us this summer!
  
This past month the staff at Iron Horse has been busy rearranging the yarns, making way for all the new spring and summer yarns.
We often hear that people don't like to knit with cotton. We encourage you to look at the new cotton blend yarns. They are the best ever and they are not our mother 's and grandmother's cotton yarns!
There are many knitted garment samples to show you how wonderful these new blends are!
  Mark your Calendars to Save the Date!
March 13, Friday evening; 6:00-8:00 PM
Norah Gaughan, one of the leading designers in the industry has visited us before and we are most honored to be selected to host her again.
This visit is extra special because this is the last time she will be representing Berroco and her fabulous designs with their yarns!
Andra will be with Norah for this exclusive event. They will have many models in several sizes for you to look, feel and try on! The yarns with coordinating booklets will all be in stock for this evening. Color cards will be available to look at all. See all of Andra's personal garment trunk show also this night only.
Wear or bring on of Norah's designs you have made, be a rock star for an evening. Berroco has generously donated a door prize valued at over $100.00 for this special evening. Make sure to visit us this evening.
Grab some friends and make this a "girls' night out"!
Let's send Norah off into all her new adventures with a bang!
Emergency Stitch Clinic
There are times we all need help with our stitching. It may be between your regular class schedule time or you may not be in a class but just need a little guidance here and there. Many times it is more than just a quick fix such as picking up a dropped stitch.
We want you to feel when you walk in the door that there is some one qualified to help you and spend a few minutes with you to get over that hump but we may not be available to help throughout the day. This is discouraging to you and us. So welcome to our Emergency Stitch Clinic!
We have dedicated an experienced instructor to be "on call" for your emergencies for a scheduled one hour block each day. We have developed a card that we will keep here at the store which entitles you to 10- 15 minute lessons for $50.00. Basically $5.00 per session up to 15 minutes.
How does it work? Come in to purchase a card. We will keep it on file. When you have an issue come in during the designated times to get help. We will keep track of the time. Need more than the block of 15 minutes? You are welcome to use any amount of the 15 minute blocks during the designated hour(s) for that day. You may have fellow stitchers with you or may have one on one time depending who needs help that day.
This allows you to not feel awkward coming in many times in a week or in-between class times so you can keep on stitching!
We also have a card we will hand out when you purchase your Emergency Stitch Clinic card with the hours on it for each day. Hours will soon be posted to our website also.
Here are the times: Tuesday 12-1 Wednesday 12-1 and 5-6 PM Thursday 12-1 PM Friday 12-1 PM and 3:30-4:30 PM Saturday 11AM-12 Noon
When registering for a workshop or class please check your calendars. Registration is required to attend. Call 508-647-4722 or email (info@ironhorsefiberart.com) to reserve your spot. We do need payment in full for your registration to be complete. We are unable to give refunds for sessions not attended. Due to the limited time and availability of our instructors there are no make up sessions unless Iron Horse has had to cancel.
Six week classes
These classes are structured for the beginner to advance knitter or crocheter for instruction and guidance by an experience instructor as well as developing a sense of community with the people sharing the table. Each participant works on a project that they individually chose.
We advise you on a project of your choice and work on it at your own pace! Everyone could be working on something different!
Fee for 6 week classes: $100.00.
Tuesday 6 weeks March 17 - April 21 10-12 noon
6:30-8:30 pm
Wednesday 6 weeks March 18 - April 22 10-12 noon
1:00-3:00 pm
6:30-8:30 pm
Thursday 6 weeks March 19 - April 23 10-12 noon
6:30-8:30 pm
Saturday 6 weeks March 21 - April 25 9:00-11:00 am
Please look at your calendars carefully! Due to scheduling constraints and instructors limited schedules, there are no make ups.
If you are thinking of joining us but the session has already started or you can't commit to the full session, need a session to help with mistakes, DROP IN's are welcome on a first come, first served basis, please call first. We ask that you call at least 24 hour in advance. If we are closed, we will call you back as soon as we receive your message! $25 per session. Class fee is to be paid at beginning of class.
Ravelry 101!
Saturday afternoon,
March 28
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Don't know what Ravelry is? Get confused when you go to the site? It has had so many changes and improvements over the past few years we thought it was time again to have a Ravelry Workshop!
 Wonder what the "tags" are for? Wonder how to find a pattern for your yarn?
Found a pattern you like but don't know what yarn to use?
Want to know how to use your library or organize your projects or your "favorites"? This workshop will help you work through the Ravelry maze and make the most of your Ravelry experience.
This is a basic level course. If looking how to load photos and more advance techniques, read below to Raveley 201.
Skill level: Know your equipment. Beginners to Ravelry.
Limit of 6 participants.
Materials: Your ipad, tablet or laptop fully charged!
Fee: $30.00
We are all looking forward to warmer, sunny weather but until we are ready to be in our garden's or on the beach let's make that cute little "go to" sweater that will fit you beautifully!
Amy Herzog's CustomFit program is all about making the perfect sweater that fits YOU! Many people are afraid or frustrated when they take the time, effort and money to make a sweater and then it doesn't fit! No more!
What is a CustomFit Workshop?
Our six session workshops are for those who would like the structure in having the overview,of Amy's program, have your measurements taken, help with yarn choices and learn how to swatch for CustomFit and then be able to continue in four other class times to work on your sweater at home and within the two hour weekly session to complete your perfect fitting sweater.
Minimum of 4 participants with a maximum of 6 students with two instructors for the first two sessions of the workshop.
Fee: $125.00 - including measurements, one CustomFit pattern ($10 value) and guidance. Monday evenings 6:30-8:30 PM
You must register in advance. Please call to reserve your spot.
Ravelry 201 Saturday afternoon April 11 1:00 - 3:00 PM Ravelry 201 will get you into more of the knitty gritty of how to further organize your yarns, projects and so much more.
We also will guide through some of the intricate searches that can be done. Discuss loading your project photos up and more. This class is more for an advanced beginner - someone who is on Ravelry already, has used it to search patterns, post their finished objects but might new more help. Materials: Bring your own fully charged laptop or tablet device, fully charged. Be sure to have your Ravelry ID and password handy. Also, you may want to have a pen/paper for note-taking if you wish. Fee: $30.00 This class will be limited to 6 - be sure to call and register as the last one filled up quickly.
Learn how to weave on a rigid heddle loom
(Ashford's Knitter's 12" Knitter's loom will be used)
Sunday, April 26
10 AM - 4 PM
Always wanted to learn how to weave without the expense of owning a floor loom? Have lots of yarn left over from knitting or crochet projects? Weave on a rigid heddle loom is fast, easy and a great way to use up some of those great yarns!
In this one day course participants will learn how to warp a rigid heddle loom using worsted weight yarn, discuss shrinkage, change colors when warping and weaving, weave a simple twill pattern and tie off your piece to take home to wash!
Looms and shuttles will be provided. Bring to the workshop several colors of worsted weight yarn (approximately 300-350 yards will be used), scissors , a note book, T pins, and a tapestry needle. A 30 minute break will be provided. Please bring a bagged lunch and something to drink.
Workshop fee: $75.00
Minimum participants: 2 Maximum participants: 4
What's hot in Iron Horse with our stitchers? 
Easy Folded Poncho -the perfect in between seasons piece that can be worn many ways.We have come up with several combos of yarns that work great with this pattern! The pattern is for purchase at the store Sanibel Cowl is another great quick knit accessory piece for any time  of year. New colors are in also! This yarn has no animal fiber in it so it is perfect for those allergic to wool or just get too hot. It is a free pattern on Ravelry!
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