Tag: Premier Yarns

Newly Released Yarn comes with new Inspirations

It has been about 2 weeks since I last posted, for that I apologize. I am trying to adjust juggling my Monday class, volunteering to teach a beginner crochet class at a local library, and other things that life throws at me. I still have 2 projects that have to be finished for the State Fair , but they should be done by the end of the weekend. With that being said I have so much to share with ya’ll!

First I want to share some exciting news with ya’ll…. October 15, 2016 will be my very first time to host an I LOVE YARN DAY event! I can not wait!! For several years I have wanted to host an event like this and spread the enthusiasm of the needle crafts! so please some on out to the Harold D. Cooley Library in Nashville, NC and join us for an exciting time.

 

I LOVE YARN DAY!

Place: Harold D. Cooley Library

Date: October 15, 2016

Time: 10 am-12 pm

Come join Jama Stallings Currin and Fruitful Concepts Studio to celebrate “I Love Yarn Day”

All who are interested in learning and those who want to expand their needlecraft knowledge are welcome to bring your questions as Instructor Jama Stallings Currin shares a wealth of expertise in the fiber arts.  There will be demonstrations of Crocheting, Knitting and Loom Knitting; examples of finished projects;  light refreshments; and a drawing for a gift basket of yarn crafting supplies. As part of the Craft Yarn Council’s national “I Love Yarn Day” theme of Paying It Forward, we also will be collecting crochet/knitted baby hats for Nash Women’s Center as well as hats for adults who are going through chemo treatments. Keep up with all the latest at fruitfulconceptsstudio.com or on facebook: fruitful concepts studio.

Sponsored by Fruitful Concepts Studio (Jama Stallings Currin)

 

Secondly I want to show you a BRAND NEW YARN by Premier Yarns…… Sweet Roll. <3 <3 <3 I ordered it Monday and received it today. It has awesome pops of color. What a wonderful  alternative to those who have wool allergies, because it is very similar to Caron Cakes. As a self-proclaimed “Yarnie” I truly believe they both are here to stay. As soon as I got the package open I could see a new design, yes the color way was that inspiring!

My order arrived today!
My order arrived today!
Rasberry Swirl and Spearmint Pop
Rasberry Swirl and Spearmint Pop
As you can tell 245 yards vs 383 yards looks like a big difference,but Sweet Rolls yarn seems to be spun a little tighter.
As you can tell 245 yards vs 383 yards looks like a big difference,but Sweet Rolls yarn seems to be spun a little tighter.
Very similar colorways. Makes me so happy for those who have wool allergies!!
Very similar colorways. Makes me so happy for those who have wool allergies!!

Party like it’s your Birthd……oh wait it is your Birthday!!

Saturday my package of yarn arrived. It was like my birthday had come early! I opened up this box full of colorful possibilities. Needless to say I have been enjoying my weekend working on the first part of another CAL from an amazing designer, every little while going back and looking at the bright colors that were somehow contained in this medium sized box. I have to say how much I love Cotton Fair by Premier Yarns. It was what I used for the first garment I made a couple of  years ago.  I also came across their Angel yarn when I happened to go into a Hancock Fabrics. I was stunned at how the colorways work up. As any artist knows, pieces of art are only as good as the material that goes into creating them. With that being said, wearable — usable art using Cotton Fair is the best. The drape of this lightweight cotton/acrylic blend is really incomparable. As I get ready for work this morning, I find myself day dreaming of getting home tonight and working some more with some of these beautiful skeins. And I can’t think of a better way to celebrate turning 31!

Until next time, Don’t worry be crafty! ~ Jama 

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