March 2022 newsletter

Winter flowers are starting to fade and the daffodils and forsythia are starting to bloom.

As fiber artists, we all experience seasons in our crafting lives. Some of us find ourselves ready to try something new in the fiber world and take a break from what we are comfortable creating. Others are content to deepen their skills in a craft that they love, whether it be knitting, crocheting, weaving, etc. And then, there are sometimes that we just need to take a break from our crafting and sit outdoors and enjoy the beautiful world we get to live in. Here are a few pictures from where Mia and Karen live.

What’s New and What’s Happening

at Silver Threads this month

Hopefully, there will be something new to help you learn to strengthen your skill in the craft you love, or challenge you to learn a new craft to learn something new.

Calling all Weavers!

Weaving 101 class

Thursday, March 10th from 1:00-3:00.

This class is for those who have some beginning experience for weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Virginia will teach you how to take your weaving to the next level. You do not need to bring your loom. Just bring a notebook or some writing paper to take notes on and be ready to learn some new weaving tips.

Class fee: $15.00

Calling all Spinners!

Every Tuesday

10:30-2:30

If you have ever had a desire to learn to spin, now is the time! We have a group of spinners that come and spin, card, eat, talk - you name it. Every Tuesday is such a fun day!

If you have no spinning experience, we highly recommend that you sign up for a private lesson (Cost is $25.00 for an hour's lesson). Then, come and join our spinners. They are a great, supportive group and you will learn so much from them.

Not quite ready to try a spinning wheel? No worries. We've got you covered. Come and try a drop spindle (bottom right picture with the green roving). We have traditional drop spindles (as pictured), as well as some new Turkish drop spindles.

Join our Cardigan Sweater

Knit-Along!!!!

KAL begins

March 17(Thursdays) or March 19(Saturdays)

2:00-4:00

Join us for an eight week Knit-Along to make this beautiful cardigan sweater from Churchmouse Yarn & Teas. The pattern is called the Modern Wrapper Fine. You can choose a fingering weight or sport weight yarn for this design. Amy is using Kathmandu (fingering) by Universal Yarns and Karen is using Acadia (sport weight) by The Fibre Company. We will have some prizes and gifts along the way!

Our Thursday class is full, but we still have openings available for Saturdays, from 2:00-4:00.

THE KAL will meet weekly and run until April 30th

If you think you are interested, give us a call ASAP to reserve your spot.

Cost of KAL: No class fee!

Pattern is $12.00 and the price of yarn depends on which yarn you choose.

Fixing Mistakes

Date: March 23 (Wednesday)

Time: 2:00pm

Cost: $25.00

This popular class teaches how to identify and correct 5 common knitting mistakes. $25 includes instruction and all materials. Sign up now. This class is our most popular class we offer.

Knit For Ukraine

Join knitters around the world to make this brand new Casapinka design, called "Ripples Makes Waves". in a way to support Ukraine. The pattern is free with some links of charitable organizations to help the people of Ukraine.

We have lots of choices of blue and yellow yarn for you to choose from. Pattern takes one skein of DK weight yarn.

Look what Mia is wearing!

She just finished Spiced by Cally Monster of @monsterknits. This stunning shawl uses three skeins of Emma's Yarn Super Silky Fingering Weight. You can also use any sock/fingering weight yarn for this shawl. One of our favorite things to do at the shop is to help you pick out color combinations. Give us a call, come see us or go to our online store and to find your favorite colors.

Emma's Yarn Color of the Month

Emma's Yarn Color of the Month for March is here and it is already flying out the door. It reminds us of lime sherbet mixed with sprinkles of color.

We have it in Emma's Practically Perfect Sock, Marvelous Mohair and Washable Worsted.

Silver Threads and Golden Needles is a new and proud sponsor of the Franklin, NC "Old Bones" 58 & older and "Older Bones" 68 & older softball teams.

Good luck on the upcoming season! (and don't break any old bones!) BTW....Karen's husband is one of these "Old Bones."

Our Store Hours

Store hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
Shop anytime online and select from local pick-up or shipping while checking out! Don't see something you are looking for? Give us a call at 828-349-0515 and we'll be happy to help!

We can't wait to help you!!

Virginia, Amy, Karen, Charles, Carol and Mia