On the New Yarn Store.

Make One t-shirt update: The interest has been very high, so I'm exploring options for setting up some sort of online store. I have no experience with this and I'm not sure where to start, but I'm looking into it. Details to come when I actually have a way to exchange money for goods and an efficient way of producing the product. I've also already begun the prep work for a new lino cut. Finally, if you attend my local S'n'B and wanted me to print you a shirt but didn't get it to me in time for the first run, I'll try to rectify that as well, and soon.

Yesterday while a bunch of local yahoos traveled en masse to the Estes Park wool market, a few more refined friends and I made our way to Ogden to visit the Haunted Yarn Shack, Needlepoint Joint, and Roosters Brewpub. It was Susan's idea; also along for the ride were Teri, Eliza, Susan's friend Katelyn, and my own dear mother. I have photographs of the wackiness that ensued, but I'll post them tomorrow. Today I bring you fast breaking news about a new yarn shop in the Sugarhouse district. It's called The Red Sweater and it is situated directly across the street from the post office on 1100 East. They carry yarns that aren't already found commonly in the area, which is smart (their shipment of sock yarn was delayed and should arrive Monday--I will investigate further). Their grand opening was Saturday but the proprietors kindly gave me a tour on Friday when I was in the neighborhood. It's a somewhat small though thoughtfully and well-laid out shop. I have to say that we already have an embarrassment of riches in terms of Local Yarn Shops which portends an uphill battle for them, but it's nice to have them so nearby my own residence. Two doors north is Piper's Quilts and Comforts which has always carried yarn but which recently expanded their lines (perhaps they noticed their new neighbors). They now carry a lot of different yarns and pattern books, including Debbie Bliss and Rowan. If that's your bag, baby, take a look.