Hello!
The fall colors have finally arrived in our area a bit later
than usual due to warm temps. With five large Maple trees on our
lot we are never in a hurry to see the leaves fall.
The Five Counties and Central Region Seminars we attended this
fall were both great events. Its always a joy to chat with customers
and catch up on what’s happening in their fibre world.
Marie has turned her talents to “blogging” with the
creation of a blog on the Yarns Plus site. Have to be careful
these days as the digital camera is always close by for those
candid shots. Marie gives all the details across the page .
Be sure to check out “What’s New and Coming”,
on Page two for all the scoop on happenings product wise plus
the news on lower prices below.
Don and Marie
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From the Distillery |
“Wrapped in Art”
As mentioned in the last issue as part of the city-wide Nuit
Blanche events in Toronto in September, MarieJosette mounted an
exhibition of innovative, one-of-a-kind shawls, capes and wraps.
Following the opening of “Wrapped in Art” on September
29th Marie and Josette were invited to move the entire exhibition
to Creativfestival. Held at the Toronto Convention
Centre October 26 to 28 this show offered fanatstic exposure to
the parcipating fibre artists. Congratulations all!
All the details on upcoming events at the Distillery District
can be found at: thedistillerydistrict.com.
When you visit the Distillery District be sure to drop into Marie
Josette Wearable Art at Studio 105, Case Goods Building, 55 Mill
Street, Toronto. Wednesday—Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
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Yarn Bits---a blog
Marie has begun a blog, Yarn Bits, on the website to chat with
other fiber enthusiasts about anything related to Yarns Plus or
Woven Works and sometimes topics come up that may seem completely
unrelated, but there will be a thin thread connecting the subject
most of the time. For instance, a couple of recipes have been
posted, one for shortbread cookies with lemon and lavender and
another for great cranberry chutney, just because it is sooooo
good. The shortbread recipe was used as a treat for a special
evening event at the MarieJosette Wearable Art studio/gallery.
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You will find behind the scenes chatter and
pictures from seminars and special events related to both
businesses. Marie sometimes finds interesting websites that
warrant a mention. She also may describe a surprising book
find or a magazine that may contain some useful information.
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knitting experiments with our Tencel yarn. |
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and weaving experiences. Tips and advice may appear from time
to time also. Marie tries to add a post a few times every
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All the photos that are within the text of the
blog can be enlarged with a single click. Check it out. Click
here or click on front page “Yarn Bits” button
and you are there. There is a spot at the bottom of each post
where you can comment on what you have read or seen. Marie
would love some feed back from time to time, even if it is
just to say hello. Have fun! |
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What's New &
Coming!
| Prices
Recent increases in the value of the Canadian dollar are
predicted to hold for some time into the future. To continue
to provide you with good yarn value we have reviewed pricing
on our U.S sourced products.
Effective immediately we are reducing prices on both 2/8
and 2/10 Mill Dyed Tencel. One pound cones are now $22.00
down from $25.00, half pounds will now be $12.50 each down
from $14.50. Rayon Chenille is reduced from $28.00 to $24.00/lb.
As we did in January 2007 we plan to hold prices on the
balance of our products. Our lines of undyed and Black Tencel
are sourced solely in Canada. 2008 price lists will be available
in January.
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3/5 Tencel
The 3/5 Tencel arrived and looks great. We have done up eight
of the eleven hand painted colorways. Marie has knitted a sample
and is pleased with the result. Skeins have been placed with a
couple of yarn shops for them to knit samples and make an opinion.
In the meantime we have a few undyed 500 gram cones available
at $18.00 each if you want to give it a try. The 3 oz.skeins are
$20.00 each. Please call for availability.
2/10 Mill Dyed Tencel
Still waiting for stock of Tussah and Indigo in 2/10 Tencel. These
two colors have been out of stock for some months. Last word was
they should be here by Halloween. Unless goblins get them first.
Black Tencel
Last month we totally sold out on 2/8 Tencel Black. Delivered
the undyed yarn to the dye house recently so should have stock
on hand by November 1. Also dyeing at the same time more 2/5 and
2/10.
Undyed Tencel
All sizes are back in stock with the arrival of the latest order
from the mill.
Shade Card Sets ….Back in Stock
With all the changes that occur in stock availability it always
seems we are out of some shade cards or another. As of now we
have them all and they are all current. The complete set of eight
cards is just $10.00 postage included. Individual cards can be
ordered at $1.50 each.
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may just have it?
When we buy mill end lots of rayon chenille we often end
up with smaller quantities of some colors. When the quantity
of a color on a shade card gets low we may drop it from
the card but still have stock. One of these colors may be
just what you need for a project. Just call, we’ll
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Information Security
There seems to be a tug of war in this day and age between us
good folks and the fraudsters. We are very aware of the ways dishonest
people can defraud us by gaining personal information. Here are
some of the things we are doing to protect the customer information
entrusted to us.
For some years now we have been shredding rather than discarding
office paper. As most of you know we use the shredded paper as
packing for your yarn orders.
We strongly advise you not to send credit card information in
a single email. It is preferred that you call on our toll free
line to provide payment information. An alternative is a series
of emails with the expiry date on its own.
Since September 1st we are no longer showing all 16 numbers or
the expiry date of credit cards on the credit card receipt we
send in your order. If by chance your shipment goes astray no
one will have the info they need to make unauthorized charges.
My brother Sandy who is head of the computer crime division for
the Halton Regional Police force is our computer wizard. We have
what is considered above adequate computer protection. That said
we plan in the new year to acquire another computer that will
carry all customer data with no internet connection .
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November/December
Specials
Closeout Clearances at BIG savings...
Black Tencel 2/16 4 ply Clearance
With the closeout of the Tencel 2/16 4 ply undyed it left the
Black we had on hand as an orphan. This yarn is a nice weight
with great hand done up in a cable twist. We have a limited supply
that is on various weight cones ( 1 1/2 to 2 lbs ) at 1/3 off
the regular price.
Was $28.00/lb now 1/3 off only $18.50lb
550 yd/lb Undyed Rayon Chenille—Below Cost Closeout.
This is a heavy weight chunky rayon chenille from one of the
foremost mills in the United States. Ideal for knitting or weaving
it dyes up beautifully with Procion MX dyes. We are down to the
last few pounds and want to clear out what is left. Yarn comes
on approx. 2 lb. dye tubes.
Started at $28.00/lb now reduced below cost to only $7.00
/lb.
Wound on 2 lb. dye tubes. Wind off fee to 1 lb. tubes
$1.00 per lb.
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Shows we will
be attending in future….
We will post our 2008 schedule in the next newsletter
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Customer Satisfaction
Guarantee
As mail order specialists we fully understand the apprehension
to purchase yarn sight unseen. If you are planning a project and
feel our yarn may be suitable we’ll be glad to send a reeling
of any yarns you may want to order so you can be sure they are
right for you. Just call toll free 1-877-448-4544.
If you buy yarn from us and discover it is not exactly what you
wanted for your project we’ll take it back. We want you
to be happy with your Yarns Plus purchase. To make it absolutely
risk free we are happy to exchange an item or give a refund. We'll
even pay the return postage. Just call!
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A Little Pearl…..
“Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes
from bad judgement”
Barry LePatner
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