Grey Heron bits

After our Wednesday with Lucy N DVD, we all are inspired to knit with beads. So many ways to add touches of charm, glitz & glam.. makes one's head spin... try it and see how it goes... We viewed the section on lace work too... The Leaves & Bead Smoke Ring had just arrived so perfect timing for a picture. Pat K is working on a gorgeous cowl in soft white with pearl beads - a gift for a friend... I wonder who''s next on her list?? I'm working on a beaded bracelet pattern for a quick knitted gift... pics to follow..

It's that time of year again when our streets are closed and the sounds of "Blue Suede Shoes" is rockin the speakers... Yesterday at knit class we celebrated with the famous "Elvis King cookies" made by our local Tim Horton's. Jan Trude and group have been making these cookies for years now. ALL proceeds are donated to the Collingwood General and Marine http://www.cgmh.on.ca/ for their education programs. It was our summer movie afternoon knit class. The temperatures were soaring outside while we were coolin off with Lucy Neatby DVD viewing. Once again the class discovered new techniques and fun ways to add changes to their projects. Diane is working away on here EZ denim blue cable sweater. Ruth is working on a secret project for a fall gift. Dallas was knitting on sock #2 using the famous nicknamed "Parrot" Zauberball sock yarn. Heather was just getting started on her Man socks for the fall fair judging contest. Arlene was showing off her beaut...

Just in time for gift giving (that includes you)... We are celebrating the new publication of Cabin Fever's Need a Sock book... co-authored by Brenda Harris by hosting a KAL sockathon... as well as a class offering for newbies.... Class start on Wed Nov 17th @ 1:00pm... again on the 24th, Dec 1st and lastly on Dec 8th... Using the percentage method for knitting a good fitting sock- we will be following the Need a Sock book as our tutorial... Our class fee has been kept manageable @ $40.00 for the 8 hours of class in exchange for purchasing your materials from Grey Heron. It's a good symbiotic relationship that works for both parties. So, come on along for the learning experience and have loads of laughs too... 705-444-0370 Grey Heron Wool Shop Collingwood

It's been a very busy week here in the wool shop. New yarns are arriving- new classes are in the works for Fall- A few KALs (knit a long) have been organized- like the February Lady Sweater & the FibreTrends Clog... We are even planning for a Super Seven Scarf class - every Wednesday- each month two or more FREE patterns with kits will be offered up. ie: October- Breast Cancer Scarf in pink of course... I'll keep the rest a secret until its ready to announce.... In my searching for Roving patterns I bumped into a wonderful find: follow this link to the look alike Olympic shawl collar sweater... http://www.briggsandlittle.com/wool/ This is offered FREE on their website- upper right hand corner- better hurry in case it's only available for a short time:) Don't forget we have the "Red Carpet" day Saturday June 26th in downtown Collingwood... Browse around the shops- we have our dresses & skirts on SALE!! http://www.downtowncollingwood.com/index.htm - ...

It's "Salsa" time in Collingwood & Blue Mountains.. this weekend join in the fun on our main street of Collingwood for a little dance class... http://salsaatblue.ca/ Live Latin music and entertainment... head to the Village on the shuttle bus to join in more FUN!! Saturday June 26th- 11am to 2pm... dust off the dancing shoes... and head on downtown... Grey Heron @ 66 Pine St Collingwood has a great summer clothing sale on.. stop by... You will always have fun on the shores of Georgian Bay... :)

We are all located on Pine Street in Collingwood- eclectic- exciting- world class and so much more Buddha Dog - Amazing organic foods, sourced locally, "Taste the best of Grey/Bruce/Collingwood region - find out more @ buddhafoodha.com Isis Photography- Here's a fabulous contemporary photography studio - "for people who are looking for something out of the ordinary" find out more @ isisphotography.ca Dags and Willow- Fine cheeses and gourmet foods- If you're a cheese lover you just can't miss Dags. Their St. Agur blue cheese is my fav- find out more @ dagsandwillow.ca Grey Heron- We have travelled the world to bring you fine Scandinavian fashions. Handpainted silks from Canada, Irish Tweed country caps- straight from the shores of Ireland Stop by our natural wool shop too- you'll be glad you did.. find out more @ greyherondesigns.com The Huron Club- Collingwood's newest restaurant- opening soon- Open 7 days a week- meet for lunch, business meeting, di...

Well, it's the afternoon already but I've had a fun morning. The knitters are racing into the shop, picking up project yarn for their March break holidays and off they go... Wish I was going on a March break!!! someday!! So, I'm busy working on the Block squares for our afghan class.... taking care of a few housingkeeping details around the shop, back to my knitting... and now it's raining... sure hope the snow stays on the hills or the March break skiers will be board!!... maybe they'll revert to knitting... ah, one can always hope... Hope springs eternal I hear.... I finished a little baby shrug- so cute- Sirdar Bamboo and PomPom in baby pink... My 50's babydoll never looked so good!! And back to my baby blanket.. I'm working with Flusi Regia sock yarn- dble strand- giant dishcloth really--- gorgeous colours--- for my BF's daughter's 1st baby... Classic Elite and Naturally arrived at the shop this week... with more to follow... I can't wait for...

That's right folks... the wool shop is full to the brim with colour, texture and ideas. We can squeak in one more gift making workshop before Christmas. Plan for 2 hours- 12:30 to 2:30 on Saturday Dec 5th... make your Nifty Neckwarmer, Cute Cowl or Guy's Gaiter... Fab little gifts for friends, stocking stuffers or a little something for you... We designed your gifts in garter stitch, a touch of lace, how about a ruffle? add a button... cable it.. rib-it... in wonderful yarns- a soft angora blend, chunky merino, a wee bit of cashmere or camel hair, verigated silks & wools- only the best for this little luxury item... Come on in... register for this workshop. Brenda Harris makes the Grey Heron wool shop rock!! She'll be your designer for the day. Brenda's extraordinary talents are hard at work creating the samples for the workshop.  Skill level: must be able to cast on, knit, purl and cast off.... Class includes the tutorial, yarns, pattern and refresh...

Saturday arrived like all the others... this day Deb Gemmell was coming to my shop... yup... my shop... She came in sat down at my kitchen table and shared a coffee with Sharon, Karen, Gerri, Brenda and myself... All her expertise poured out... let's make a Teddy bear sweater... I was watching as I had to tend to my morning clients... Each gal started and listened, knit and listened more... Their eyes and ears peeled on Deb... try this.. try this increase, add stitches here.. and so on.. These gals are experienced knitters.. even they were finding this workshop informative.. I'm so glad this workshop was a success!! Deb is such a talented designer... I have sold all my Need a Hat books and have to order more... I look forward to planning for another Deb Gemmell workshop.. in the Spring.. so for all you gals who missed this chance... opportunity will knock again...