Wow!  Has it been three years since my last blog post.  I can't believe it.  So much has happened since then; a new job, graduate school (again!), and a move back to New York City! That explains my absence for so long.  Knitting, crocheting, and other crafts have been on the back burner as I work on getting these new adventures in my life in order.  I have finished a couple of small projects, but nothing too complicated.  I do know someone close to me that is having a baby so I started not one, but two baby blankets.  The first one is one that I have made many times. Below I included a picture of two of them that I did and the babies (now 2 and 5 years old) wrapped up in the blankets (Pinwheel baby blanket.)

Aren't Kate & Liam adorable in their blankets?

The other blanket is the cute teddy bear merino 5 baby blanket.  The mom is decorating the baby's bedroom with teddy bears so I just had to do it.  It requires some thinking because of the charts, but I'm using only one color so that minimizes the complication.  I'm planning on adding a chocolate border (crocheted) to the edges based on tips  from www.ravelry.com project comments. It should keep the edges from curling if the seed stitches aren't enough.

 All this and I am studying for comprehensive exams and catching up on paperwork at my summer job and regular job.  Good thing the blankets are not needed until the end of the year!

I'll try to stop in now and then to catch you up on the progress of the blankets, but there is not much time for crafts with 2 full-time jobs (work and school).  Until then...

Happy Knitting & Crocheting!

Elise

Great sale for 3 weeks!

I'm late for an important date!  A sale on all knit and crochet classes started yesterday.   25% off the classes from June 16, 2013 (Father's Day) until July 6 (Saturday).  That means that you have 3 full weeks to sign up for the class that you've been waiting for.  Learn to knit or crochet.  Refresh your memory for a class or learn a new skill.  Get out of the heat and into the cool air for a few hours.  Work on a project.

How can you do it?  Sign up at the store of your choice (Edgewater, NJ or Clifton, NJ).  The classes are usually $25 for 2 1/2 hours.  During the sale they will be $18.75.   I will post my schedule for July & August 2013.  Both stores already have the July and August schedule.  I'll get my September schedule out to the stores ASAP too.  

Please past on the good word to anyone you know that is interested in a knit or crochet class!
Remember there is a 2 person minimum to hold a class.  Sign up with a friend or relative to ensure that the class will be held.  Always keep your receipt not only to show your teacher at the class, but in case you need to reschedule.

I hope to see you soon!  Happy Knitting and Crochet!

Elise

Michael's Classes on Sale tomorrow!

Have you heard?  Michael's is having a SALE on classes all day tomorrow. 

Knit and Crochet Classes are 25% off! That means that 2 1/2 hr. knit & crochet classes that are normally $25 are now $18.75 per class.  My April, May & June class schedules are available in both the Edgewater and Clifton, NJ stores.  I will also post them on this site.  You can print it or them out and take the schedule to the cashier to register for the class. 

Remember, Michael's now has a two person minimum per class so sign up with a friend or family member to guarantee that the class you want will take place.  No worries if you don't sign up with anyone though.  You will be notified in advance if there is not enough enrollment. 

Happy Knitting & Crocheting!
Elise

It's a New Year!

I can't believe where the time has gone! What a year 2012 was! My last post was in October.  On the 25th to be exact.  Many things have been going on since then.  Hurricane Sandy (I live in the New York/New Jersey area). A snowstorm a week later. ...taking a doctoral level class (papers & more papers), working six days a week, a continuing education workshop, reports for the students I work with, the holidays (family time!) and now back to work.  I hope I will be forgiven for not posting all this time.  I hope (I won't promise) to be a regular blog poster from now on.

I have lost my knitting and crocheting mojo these past few months too though I have been teaching whenever a student wants a class. I hope to get back into both sometime soon.  I joined my knitting buddies once a week to sit and knit at a local Starbucks or Barnes & Noble. 

SALE

It's a new year and a great time to do some knitting or crocheting just for you or a special someone!  And just in time Michael's Arts & Crafts is having a one day sale on classes on January 12th (tomorrow).  All day the knit and crochet classes will be 25% off.  I have posted my schedules for the next 3 months (January, February, & March) so that if you were thinking of taking a class you could print my schedule, then go to the store and sign up at the register.  If you have any questions, just email me and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

If you want to learn a new skill or technique and it's not listed on the calendar, contact me and I will let you know which class to sign up for. 

NEW CLASS MINIMUMS!

Michael's has decided that beginning in 2013 there will be a 2 student minimum in order to hold a class.  All classes with only 1 student will be cancelled (you will be notified with 24 hours if it is cancelled). You can hope for other students signing up or ensure that a class will be held by signing up with a friend.  I've noticed that it's a fun bonding experience when you take a class with a friend and you gain a new skill at the same time.

That's all for now.  I'll be back soon. 

Happy Knitting & Crocheting!

New Michael's store in Edgewater & 50% off classes!

I am so excited that the new Michael's Arts & Crafts in Edgewater had it's Grand Opening on Sunday, October 21, 2012.  It was a great day!   Even more exciting for me is that I am their new crochet and knit instructor. I forgot to take pictures of my table for the demonstration I did that day (bummer!).  Can you believe they are having all classes at 50% off this week (ends on October 27th?  It's a great time to give a gift of learning to a friend or relative or to yourself.  There are only two more days left so if you were thinking of taking a class in November or Decmber, check out my calendar, note the dates and go sign up.  The discount is automatic at the register.  Classes that are normally $25 are now $12.50.  I'm still working at the Paramus and the Clifton stores but they are not having the special sale.  It's only for the Grand Opening at the Edgewater store. If you have any questions just send me an email.  I would be happy to answer them. My schedule through December 31st is posted already.  Just click on the tab for Paramus, Edgewater or Clifton to find out my schedule for each store.

I hope to see you in a class soon.

Classes at Clifton, NJ for September, 2012: Remember there is an OPEN HOUSE tomorrow, September 8, 2012 - 50% off all classes all day!  Bring a copy of the calendar with you to ensure you can sign up.  If you have any difficulty at the register ask for the manager for assistance.  I'll be at the Paramus store for the OPEN HOUSE.  Stop by if you are in the area!

SEPTEMBER 2012 – Clifton, NJ
SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
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2	3 LAB OR DAY!	4	5	6	7	8 OPEN HOUSE 11a-3p 50% off all classes all day!
9	10	11 Discover Time Crochet 7:00 – 9:00p	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25 Discover Time Crochet 7:00 -  9:00p	26	27	28	29
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September 2012 class calendar!

Here is the calendar for Michael's in Paramus, NJ for September:

Please note that tomorrow is an OPEN HOUSE where you can sign up for classes all day at 50% off all classes for September & October.  I'm working on my November calendar now and hope to have it ready for tomorrow as well.  Please print the calendar and go to the register with your list of classes and sign up there.  If the cashier does not know what to do ask for a manager.  Keep your receipt! In the event that you need to reschedule you will need this as proof that you signed up for the class.  Also, you will need to show me the receipt at the beginning of any class you take.  A good idea is to make your receipt separate from the others items you buy that day. 

SEPTEMBER 2012 – Paramus, NJ
SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
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2	3 LABOR DAY!	4	5	6	7 Discover Time Knit 6:00-8:30p	8 OPEN HOUSE! 11-3p 50% of classes
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21 Discover Time Crochet 6:00 – 8:30p	22
23	24	25	26	27	28 Discover the Knit Stitch 6:00 – 8:30p	29
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