Fiber Weekend Getaway

Knitting and Spinning Weekend Getaway at the Merry Sherwood.You're Invited! Come spend a relaxing weekend knitting and spinning, learning new techniques, and having fun!
Below are a detailed list of the activities. Following that are the price details.

Friday, March 20
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Yarn Tasting
Try out a variety of yarns and fibers. You'll also be able to test drive a variety of knitting needles as well. Every taster will get a goody bag of treats. Light refreshments will be served. Cost is $25 per person.

Saturday, March 21
9:00 a.m.- Noon - Class Session A:
Classes are $45/person. You will choose your class when you register. Additional fees for supplies or kits may apply and will be listed in the class descriptions.

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Lunch:
A lovely spread of meats, cheeses, and rolls; pasta salad; finger desserts, and more along with tea, coffee, and punch. Cost is $15 per person.

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Class Session B:
Classes are $45/person. You will choose your class when you register. Additional fees for supplies or kits may apply and will be listed in the class description.

Guests are on their own for dinner. Staff of Merry Sherwood are happy to make suggestions of area restaurants.
Upon returning from dinner, the fireplaces will be lit and guests are encouraged to sit in the ballroom and spin or knit all evening. Wear your PJ's and fuzzy slippers! There may be games and prizes!

Sunday, March 22
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Brunch
Dine on a fantastic buffet of egg dishes, french toast, meats, fruits, and muffins. Coffee, tea, and juice will be served. Mingle with vendors in the Fiber Craft Faire before it opens to the general public. Cost is $20 per person.

Noon - 2 p.m. Fiber Craft Faire
Stacy from The Fine Needle, the Lilley's from Upper Room Studio, and more will have set up small tables of fiber, yarn, and hand-made items. From handcrafted soaps to hand dyed roving, you're sure to find some great treasures you can't live without. Brunch attendees will be able shop from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. There is no fee to attend the Fiber Craft Faire.

For class descriptions, bed and breakfast pricings, or to register http://www.fineneedle.com/merrysherwood.html

Upper Room Studio Opening

Berlin's newest art studio may be off the beaten track, but it represent the continuation of the town's emphasis on regional arts. Upper Room Studio is located on Logtown Road, just off Route 50, in a cozy studio space. The business specializes in spinning wheels, looms, and fiber art accessories, and plans to offer classes in spinning, weaving, felting and jewelry making.
“Interest in fiber art has been growing, in our area and around the country. A lot of knitters and crocheters are branching out into spinning and weaving,” says proprietor Lisa Lilley. “We wanted to share our love of the fiber arts with the community,” adds Monika Lilley, the other half of this mother-daughter business team.
Upper Room Studio sells spinning wheels and looms by internationally known companies Louet, Schacht, and Ashford, and will soon be adding products from Kromski to their inventory. Handcrafted items including jewelry, shawls, purses, and hand-spun yarn are also available for purchase.
A grand opening celebration will be held at the studio on Saturday, February 14 from 10am to 4pm. There will be fiber art demonstrations, door prizes and refreshments. Guests are welcome to test drive the eleven showroom spinning wheels.Even those with no background in the fiber arts often catch the spinning and weaving bug after sitting down at a wheel or loom, warn the Lilleys. “It's creative and meditative and has a connection to the handicrafts of our ancestors. For a lot of people, it's a meaningful antidote to the modern world of mass production,” says Monika Lilley.
Upper Room Studio is located at 8525 Logtown Road. More information about upcoming events can be found on the company's blog, http://www.upperroomstudio.blogspot.com/. For more information, or for directions, call (443) 373-3115 or email upperroomstudio1@gmail.com.

Cabin Fever Fiber Night

Hi all and Happy New Year!

Now that the mad rush of the holidays is over it's time to get down to some serious FUN fiber crafting. Join the Fiber Guild for an evening of crafting and relaxing at the Snow Hill Library on Monday, January 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bring whatever you're working on, a light snack to share, and some fiber to trade (if you wish).

As the year begins, it's also time for dues, which are $10 for voting members ($5 for children/non-voting members). What do dues get you? Discounts at guild events and some local retailers offer a discount as well. Membership cards will be available at the Cabin Fever Fiber Night.

Hope to see you there!

Louet Order

Hello!
We are going to be making an order to Louet soon. If anybody would like to check out the beautiful yarns, roving, spinning wheels, carders, looms, and kits they have to offer check out their website http://www.louet.com/ .
If you order through us you will get 10% off the listed price.
Let us know if you are interested or if you have any questions! Upperroomstudio1@gmail.com

Janome Magnolia 7306

Brand New Janome Magnolia 7306
I bought this thinking I would need it ( hey, you can always use an extra machine, right?) but am trying to downsize.
Asking $100
This is brand new, never even opened the box.
Same model machine is listed for $129.00 in stores or on eBay
From Janome's Wesite:"The Magnolia 7306 Machine from Janome is the perfect starter machine. It delivers Janome quality with easy to operate features and a great price. With 6 of the most popular stitches and a 4-step buttonhole, the 7306 is the perfect machine to get you started in quilting, home dec, garment construction, or any other craft.Features:6 stitches plus 1 four-step buttonhole Auto-declutch bobbin winder system Push in bobbin case Stitch length control Lightweight"
Please e-mail with any questions!
upperroomstudio1@gmail.com

Louet S15 For Sale

Louet S 15 spinning wheel $300
This is a used S15 spinning wheel that spins fine and is in very good used condition.
There is a small nick and scratch on the back that won’t even show in the photo and does not affect the performance of the wheel.
I highly recommend Louet as it is a sturdy and awesome wheel for beginners, as well as advanced spinners. I have tried many wheels and don’t want to part with it but need the money and…I do have another one.
Again the wheel is in good shape and comes with 3 bobbins and attatched lazy kate and a niddy noddy for winding your spun yarn.

Just in time for Christmas!

Please e-mail with any questions!

Upperroomstudio1@gmail.com

Event at Merry Sherwood

Merry Sherwood will be holding a Christmas Tea with a Spin and Knit Workshop on December 7, 2008 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Tickets and information available by calling 410-641-2112. Demonstrations include spinning wool and knitting with Claire from Julia A. Purnell Museum, Stacy from the Fine Needle both from Snow Hill, The Lilley's from Berlin and Linda Flood from Salisbury. There will be lunch with tea and punch, and sounds of the season.