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March 24, 2025

In this issue:  Featured Article   Upcoming Classes and Events   Shop News   The Tip Jar   Contact info

Working on UFOs

There’s something exciting about starting a project, right? Finishing one is also satisfying. The middle of a project? Not particularly rewarding for some projects. This is one reason many stitchers have unfinished objects (aka UFOs). Other reasons include being confused about what to do next, forgetting where you put the UFO, not having the right yarn, being too busy, etc. If you’re feeling guilty about your UFOs, what do you do? We have ideas!

  1. Cathy suggests you start by gathering your UFOs, including the pattern and any unused yarn. You may want to start this gradually, especially for stitchers who tuck UFOs into various closets or drawers. 
  2. If you have more than one UFO, put each project in a separate bag, then decide which is most important to finish first. 
  3. It can be overwhelming to see a pile of UFOs, right? Work on them one at a time; Suzy calls this the snowball effect, because you feel more motivated every time you finish a UFO. According to Wendy, you'll feel less guilty with each one done! 
  4. Once you’ve chosen your project, take time to understand why you stopped & what would be needed to finish it. If you need help, come see us or ask a friend. We sometimes run into silent obstacles. You know them, the things that get in the way of finishing an item, even when we don’t realize it.
  5. If you’re not particularly motivated to finish something, Moses suggests setting aside some time every day to work on the project. Caryn does this by either working on the project for 30 minutes or for a specific set of rows. 
Good luck with clearing out your UFOs!
Stitch on!
-Caryn & the Yarnivore Crew 

Coming Attractions!

Classes
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Space is limited & sign-ups close a week before class begins, so sign up now! Class fees due at time of registration. You can find all available classes on our Calendar.  

 
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Knitting Workshop with Wendy - Masks Required -
Come knit with Wendy! This is for knitters of any skill level with any kind of project! Learn with others in a friendly, supportive environment! Each class is one 2-hour session.
Knitting Workshop with Wendy - Mondays - Masks Required -
Monday, March 31, 2pm - 5 seats available (See class description for more dates.) 
 
 
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Knitting Workshop with Suzy 
Bring your projects and questions; Suzy will answer your questions and will break down the principles involved so that everyone can learn! Each class is one 2-hour session.
Tuesday, April 1, 12 pm - 4 seats available (See class description for more dates.)
 
 
Needlepoint flowersStitching Workshop with Nancy
Bring your needlepoint or cross stitch projects for support, problem-solving, & camaraderie! Each class is one 2-hour session.
Sunday, April 13, 1pm - 1 seats available   
Sunday, April 13, 3pm - 2 seats available (See class description for more dates.)
  
Close Up of someone working Tunisian CrochetBeginning Tunisian Crochet - Masks Required
Is it knit? Is it crochet? Yes! Well, it’s crochet, but with the look of knitting! Learn Tunisian Simple, Knit, & Purl stitches! Class is two 2-hour sessions. 
Thursday, April 17 & 24, 5:30 - 4 seats available
 
 

Shop News - New Maika Project Totes!New! Maika Project Totes

Maika's Project Totes are designed for creative souls on-the-go, with practical features & a durable, eco-friendly build that’s perfect for organizing craft projects, carrying essentials, or tackling everyday adventures with style. Totes have 4 outer pockets, an inner pocket with slots for tools, & a drawstring closure. 

Size: 10” W x 14” H x 7.5” D (with handle)

Need something smaller? We still carry Maika’s Lunch Tote, 4” shorter with 1 inner pocket! 


Private Lessons
Learn 1x1 or in small groups with your choice of project or technique! One-on-one (one student, one teacher) Personal lessons are $25/hour & group private lessons are $15/person per hour. Visit us in-store or call 210-979-8255 to schedule. Fees due at time of scheduling. 

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You may decide that you don’t want to finish a project. If this is so, Wendy says to put it in time-out for a few days, then confirm whether you want to discard the project. Frog it & either repurpose the yarn or threads, put them back in your stash, or donate them. You’ll feel better having moved forward in any direction!


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