Looks like we will never see Spring. I know that I have mentioned to many of you that I love snow, but this is getting to be too much. Oh well, before I know it I will be complaining about the hot weather.
Hey, I wanted to let you know that a link has been made on the www.knittingpatterncentral.com to my HYWT sock, listed on our website! Do you believe that we had 220 and counting visits on our website today because of this link?! WOW!!!!
Rich and I, several weeks ago finally retired our 1984 Zenith 25" television. We splurged and bought a 52" Sharp Aquos LCD with high definition. WOW! It has a beautiful picture. We never realized what we were missing. We are truly enjoying the nature programs.
I have been busy with different vendors for our little studio shop. It is very exciting. Once we are opened, the Lincoln-Way Stitch n Bitch group will meet here on Monday nights. I am looking forward to seeing the girls again. Work has been so hectic at Health PCP (but enjoyable) that when I get home, I don't want to head out again. This will be so nice...I will look forward to having coffee and treats with them.
Mary Beth and I don't have another workshop for awhile so that will give us a chance to work on the studio. If you have checked out our website lately, you will see that I have listed a few workshops that we will have at the studio once it is opened. We are always opened to other suggestions.
Well, I had better get the dishes done. Talk to you soon!
K
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Wednesday Afternoon
It's Wednesday afternoon and I just got home from my Jazzercise class. I've been doing Jazzercise for the last 20 years and still enjoy going. It makes exercise a bit more fun because of the music and dancing. I still continue going with my friend Marisue. The difference between then and now is that we don't need the babysitters and we exercise 'low impact' rather than 'high impact' and we are not the youngest in the class!!
Last night Kathy and I had a workshop at 'Homer Glen' library. (My home town!!) I can remember spending much time there when my boys were very young! The class went well. 18 students attended. We taught knitting and also talked about the future 'HYWT studio'. Many of the students seemed as excited as us. We plan on having and 'OPEN HOUSE', soon. We will announce the date soon.
Tomorrow we have another workshop planned at Cresthill Library. We hope that it will be as successfull as last-nights class.
Last night Kathy and I had a workshop at 'Homer Glen' library. (My home town!!) I can remember spending much time there when my boys were very young! The class went well. 18 students attended. We taught knitting and also talked about the future 'HYWT studio'. Many of the students seemed as excited as us. We plan on having and 'OPEN HOUSE', soon. We will announce the date soon.
Tomorrow we have another workshop planned at Cresthill Library. We hope that it will be as successfull as last-nights class.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Saturday Morning
Well, yesterday was certainly a busy one. I had the rep from Plymouth Yarn come out to visit. I ordered plenty of yarn for the Open House of HYWT Studio. I purchased a nice variety of yarns from Plymouth as well as Southwest Trading (Tofutsie yarn!) and Needful. Therese England (the rep, who by the way, has two cats) believes that the studio will be
a big success because the nearest yarn shop is in Orland, and the line I will have in stock is much different than what they have shelved.
Looks like the studio will be opening either the last Saturday in April or the first or second week in May. I received the Open House postcards yesterday, as well. They are so retro...I LOVE them! If you want to get on the HYWT mailing list, e-mail me with your address, as the postcard will give you 10% off your purchase of yarn at the event.
The e-mail address to reach Have Yarn - Will Travel is: hywtstudio@gmail.com
Now to get back to my morning ritual of looking out the patio window sipping my cup of Gevalia coffee. It is a pretty morning...the sun is out. But from what they say on the news, that won't last. My mom and baby sister, Bernadette are coming over today for dinner and to watch a movie (or two) on our new TV.
Rich and I watched the latest "Pirates of the Carribbean" in high definition last night. WOW!!! And yes, Carol...I was knitting!
Tomorrow, we are going to the Auto Show. It will feel good to get out for the day. I think we will go out for breakfast first and then head to the show.
Well, I had better get moving here. I have a full day ahead of me. If you read this blog...I would sure love to hear from you!
Kathleen
a big success because the nearest yarn shop is in Orland, and the line I will have in stock is much different than what they have shelved.
Looks like the studio will be opening either the last Saturday in April or the first or second week in May. I received the Open House postcards yesterday, as well. They are so retro...I LOVE them! If you want to get on the HYWT mailing list, e-mail me with your address, as the postcard will give you 10% off your purchase of yarn at the event.
The e-mail address to reach Have Yarn - Will Travel is: hywtstudio@gmail.com
Now to get back to my morning ritual of looking out the patio window sipping my cup of Gevalia coffee. It is a pretty morning...the sun is out. But from what they say on the news, that won't last. My mom and baby sister, Bernadette are coming over today for dinner and to watch a movie (or two) on our new TV.
Rich and I watched the latest "Pirates of the Carribbean" in high definition last night. WOW!!! And yes, Carol...I was knitting!
Tomorrow, we are going to the Auto Show. It will feel good to get out for the day. I think we will go out for breakfast first and then head to the show.
Well, I had better get moving here. I have a full day ahead of me. If you read this blog...I would sure love to hear from you!
Kathleen
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Tuesday Morning
Time: 6:08am
I am sitting here this morning, drinking my coffee, collecting my thoughts. This is my favorite time of day. And there is nothing so enjoyable as that first sip of coffee in the morning, looking out my window and watching the sun rise. It is a little early for the sun to rise, but I can see the outline of the houses across the lake, so it won't be long.
My mind is racing. I am so excited about opening the studio. Tis Friday, we are having a rep come out from Plymouth yarns. She sells three other lines as well, so our customers will have a nice selection to choose from. I will also have to shop and compare all the neat accessories that are needed to create those knitting and crocheting masterpieces. Items like stitch holders, cable needles, counters, measuring tapes, and on and on.
Thursday is Valentine's Day, hopefully the weather will be nice. Rich and I will probably go out to dinner, maybe Mary and Gerry would like to go as well. I bought my mother the most beautiful mother-daughter necklace. They promise she will get it on Thursday.
As I look out the window, I can see red rays of the morning sun just peeking throught the horizon. Perhaps it will be a little warmer today. Ah! "Morning has broken..." (Cat Stevens)
I had better get my things together for work. It is said that I will be finally getting my own desk this week or next.
Talk to you soon!
Kathleen
I am sitting here this morning, drinking my coffee, collecting my thoughts. This is my favorite time of day. And there is nothing so enjoyable as that first sip of coffee in the morning, looking out my window and watching the sun rise. It is a little early for the sun to rise, but I can see the outline of the houses across the lake, so it won't be long.
My mind is racing. I am so excited about opening the studio. Tis Friday, we are having a rep come out from Plymouth yarns. She sells three other lines as well, so our customers will have a nice selection to choose from. I will also have to shop and compare all the neat accessories that are needed to create those knitting and crocheting masterpieces. Items like stitch holders, cable needles, counters, measuring tapes, and on and on.
Thursday is Valentine's Day, hopefully the weather will be nice. Rich and I will probably go out to dinner, maybe Mary and Gerry would like to go as well. I bought my mother the most beautiful mother-daughter necklace. They promise she will get it on Thursday.
As I look out the window, I can see red rays of the morning sun just peeking throught the horizon. Perhaps it will be a little warmer today. Ah! "Morning has broken..." (Cat Stevens)
I had better get my things together for work. It is said that I will be finally getting my own desk this week or next.
Talk to you soon!
Kathleen
Monday, February 11, 2008
Wired Monday Evening ---Mary Beth's 2nd Posting
It is such a cold and wintery evening. I've been home from work for a half hour or so and realize that I'm not really too tired, so I thought writing a few lines on the HYWT blog would be a time to unwind. I did accomplish my planned "to do's" today; before work; which were "no fun stuff", but that's life; "fun and work". I want to say that when Kathy and myself are teaching HYWT workshops, that it's both "fun and work", because teaching and meeting people are both. What I'm saying is that it's more FUN then work! Being around people of all ages that appreciate you is such a great feeling. Also, Kathy and I make sure that we go out for something to eat before our classes and ....."not having to make dinner....yeah!!"It's OK with us both; only kidding, Gerry and Rich!
My message tonight is "Life Has It's "Ups and Downs"; and mine is now so much...."Up". Thanks Kath..for asking me to me your partner! We can make this a great success and have fun at the same time and see each other more; which I realize that I've missed so much!
Mary Beth
My message tonight is "Life Has It's "Ups and Downs"; and mine is now so much...."Up". Thanks Kath..for asking me to me your partner! We can make this a great success and have fun at the same time and see each other more; which I realize that I've missed so much!
Mary Beth
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Below Zero!
Wow! The cold weather is something else. I am so glad that I did all of my shopping yesterday. Today, I am making a big pot of chili, knitting and watching some programs on our new HD TV. Last weekend, we finally retired our 1984 Zenith 25" console TV. We bought a 52" Sharp Aquos LCD - HD to replace it. On Friday, we had Comcast come in and hook up high definition. The picture is gorgeous.
Lara came by yesterday, she is leaving for Costa Rica next weekend with Chris and three of their friends. They will have a wonderful time.
Well, Mary and I did a lot of talking on Friday and we are thinking of having the open house for the HYWT Studio either the last Saturday in April or the first in May. I send out an application for us to become members of TNNA. Very exciting!
Mary Beth and I also ordered new business cards as well as postcards that we will use for the open house announcement.
Well, I had better do my dishes and get that chili started.
Talk to you soon!
Kathleen
Lara came by yesterday, she is leaving for Costa Rica next weekend with Chris and three of their friends. They will have a wonderful time.
Well, Mary and I did a lot of talking on Friday and we are thinking of having the open house for the HYWT Studio either the last Saturday in April or the first in May. I send out an application for us to become members of TNNA. Very exciting!
Mary Beth and I also ordered new business cards as well as postcards that we will use for the open house announcement.
Well, I had better do my dishes and get that chili started.
Talk to you soon!
Kathleen
Friday, February 8, 2008
Mary Beth's First Posting
Hi..It's the other 'Stitchin Sister' here. Just got home from Kathy's house. We talked alot about our future plans for the new 'Have Yarn Will Travel' Studio. We ordered new business cards, worked on the website; etc. Kathy also made a nice lunch for the two of us. I'm home now and happy to be off work for a couple of days. I work part-time in retail and have been working more hours than I'm use to. I'm fortunate like Kathy to have a caring husband and three wonderful sons whom I'm so proud of. I enjoy spending time with my family, my part-time job, jazzercise and reading. I'm so much looking forward spending time with 'Have Yarn Will Travel' Studio business and seeing more of my sister Kathy. We are going to make a great team!!
Friday Morning
More snow is on the way...perfect knitting weather. Mary and I had a workshop last night at Lockport Library. It went well and we succeeded at what we came there to do...teach someone how to knit.
I feel blessed...I am a lucky lady for sure. I have a wonderful husband, son and daughter who I love with all my heart. And I have my mother who seems so happy these days. The passed few years have been rough for her with losing her husband, and being so ill. But she is a tough cookie and got through it all. We are so proud of her.
Mary is coming over today and we are going to work on the website as well as talk about what we really want to do with the studio. Calling the village is on the agenda. We need to find out what the restrictions are on having a home-based business.
Well, I think I am going to close for now and knit for awhile. I will try to get a picture of the progress on my sweater and put it on the blog.
Till tomorrow...happy Knitting!
Kathleen
I feel blessed...I am a lucky lady for sure. I have a wonderful husband, son and daughter who I love with all my heart. And I have my mother who seems so happy these days. The passed few years have been rough for her with losing her husband, and being so ill. But she is a tough cookie and got through it all. We are so proud of her.
Mary is coming over today and we are going to work on the website as well as talk about what we really want to do with the studio. Calling the village is on the agenda. We need to find out what the restrictions are on having a home-based business.
Well, I think I am going to close for now and knit for awhile. I will try to get a picture of the progress on my sweater and put it on the blog.
Till tomorrow...happy Knitting!
Kathleen
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Snow is on its way!
Bring out that knitting or crocheting. Perfect weather for that!
Mary Beth and I will be doing a workshop at Lockport Library tomorrow night for teens. We are looking forward to that. I received a new shipment of yarn yesterday, so the teens will have a nice selection of yarn to choose from in their kits for their first project.
I am getting excited about opening the studio. I need to clear out the related living area of the house where my mother and father-in-law resided. I believe this is what Olga would have wanted. The shopping portion of the studio will offer vintage patterns and I will try to locate the vintage yarns as well to go along with those patterns from the 70's and 80's, if you desire.
I am also excited about this whole concept because I will be able to spend more time with my sister, Mary Beth. She is my best friend, I love her and after all she is my STITCHIN' Sister. A true dream come true... would be if my sister, Karen who is an avid knitter and lives in the Champaign-Urbana area, my sister, Patty and her daughter, Claire who live in Massachusetts and both are knitting all the time, would join the "Stitchin' Sister" kick off. Hey, who knows...we could have a franchise in Massachusetts and in Champaign-Urbana!?
:)
Well, gotta go!
Talk to ya later! ANY COMMENTS?! Send them my way!!!
Kathleen
Mary Beth and I will be doing a workshop at Lockport Library tomorrow night for teens. We are looking forward to that. I received a new shipment of yarn yesterday, so the teens will have a nice selection of yarn to choose from in their kits for their first project.
I am getting excited about opening the studio. I need to clear out the related living area of the house where my mother and father-in-law resided. I believe this is what Olga would have wanted. The shopping portion of the studio will offer vintage patterns and I will try to locate the vintage yarns as well to go along with those patterns from the 70's and 80's, if you desire.
I am also excited about this whole concept because I will be able to spend more time with my sister, Mary Beth. She is my best friend, I love her and after all she is my STITCHIN' Sister. A true dream come true... would be if my sister, Karen who is an avid knitter and lives in the Champaign-Urbana area, my sister, Patty and her daughter, Claire who live in Massachusetts and both are knitting all the time, would join the "Stitchin' Sister" kick off. Hey, who knows...we could have a franchise in Massachusetts and in Champaign-Urbana!?
:)
Well, gotta go!
Talk to ya later! ANY COMMENTS?! Send them my way!!!
Kathleen
Monday, February 4, 2008
Fogged In!
Hello, Everyone!
While watching the Super Bowl last night, I did finish Rich's flip-top mittens. My next project is a beautiful sweater found on knitty.com
www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter07/PATTabotanicity.html
I am using the yarn it calls for (Zitron TrekkingXXL) and it is using a method that is new to me. It is requiring you to use two circular needles. It is tricky at first, but as the pattern moves along, it is quite smooth.
Well, I received information from Plymouth Yarns. They will be our wholesalers for our Studio, as they are for the knitting workshops.
I am very excited about having the studio/yarn shop.
I received a short reply from my sister in Massachusetts today. She mentioned that if she lived closer by she would join in with Mary and I in this new venture. WOW! Can you imagine...THREE Robertson girls running the place. That would be AWESOME!
Well, dinner won't cook without me, I better get going. The weather is very foggy, damp and we are expecting another major snowstorm tomorrow!
Kathleen
While watching the Super Bowl last night, I did finish Rich's flip-top mittens. My next project is a beautiful sweater found on knitty.com
www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter07/PATTabotanicity.html
I am using the yarn it calls for (Zitron TrekkingXXL) and it is using a method that is new to me. It is requiring you to use two circular needles. It is tricky at first, but as the pattern moves along, it is quite smooth.
Well, I received information from Plymouth Yarns. They will be our wholesalers for our Studio, as they are for the knitting workshops.
I am very excited about having the studio/yarn shop.
I received a short reply from my sister in Massachusetts today. She mentioned that if she lived closer by she would join in with Mary and I in this new venture. WOW! Can you imagine...THREE Robertson girls running the place. That would be AWESOME!
Well, dinner won't cook without me, I better get going. The weather is very foggy, damp and we are expecting another major snowstorm tomorrow!
Kathleen
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Welcome!
Welcome to the "Have Yarn - Will Travel" Studio blog. Our little business of teaching, children, teens and adults the fine art of knitting and crocheting has been growing by leaps and bounds!
"Have Yarn - Will Travel" has been in existence since November 2005. We have taught hundreds the fine art of knitting and on occasion, crocheting in the Northern Illinois public libraries.
Originally, the company started out with instructors, Kathleen and Carol. We started the business very small, but has expanded. Sadly, Carol's husband accepted a new job in Canada, so Carol had to leave the business. Kathleen was crushed by the news and the idea of not only losing her best friend, but it seemed as though Have Yarn - Will Travel was going to perish and no longer exist.
Kathleen thought about this for days and then thought of a terrific idea...why not ask Mary Beth, your wonderful, beautiful sister! And she accepted gladly.
Now, are they not only busy as ever with workshops that are scheduled well into the fall of 2008 but they have decided to open a studio! The studio will provide an area to conduct lessons as well as sell yummy yarns and all of the accessories to create masterpieces!
"Have Yarn - Will Travel" has been in existence since November 2005. We have taught hundreds the fine art of knitting and on occasion, crocheting in the Northern Illinois public libraries.
Originally, the company started out with instructors, Kathleen and Carol. We started the business very small, but has expanded. Sadly, Carol's husband accepted a new job in Canada, so Carol had to leave the business. Kathleen was crushed by the news and the idea of not only losing her best friend, but it seemed as though Have Yarn - Will Travel was going to perish and no longer exist.
Kathleen thought about this for days and then thought of a terrific idea...why not ask Mary Beth, your wonderful, beautiful sister! And she accepted gladly.
Now, are they not only busy as ever with workshops that are scheduled well into the fall of 2008 but they have decided to open a studio! The studio will provide an area to conduct lessons as well as sell yummy yarns and all of the accessories to create masterpieces!
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