Some people can always be counted on to put others first, to remember those easily forgotten, and to reach out with a kind gesture or word. Dave and Sharon are just such people. And sure enough, true to form, these two played “Easter Bunny” bringing each of us an Easter Bag full of goodies! So we want to say to Dave and Sharon…

From the Full Circle Crew

April 1, 2010

Our Debbie Macomber book this month is “Friendship Shawls”. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what better gift than a beautiful shawl for your favorite Mom.  Mothers to celebrate come in many different forms whether she be your sister, best friend, neighbor, Mom or Grandmother.   

The book includes a new block pattern for your Warm Up America Blocks too!  The pattern is a very nice Diamonds block made up of a series of knit and purl repeats and combinations, easy enough for beginners and interesting enough to keep more experienced knitters happy!

Mother Hen knitting socks

                    COME IN TO THE STORE FOR GREAT GIFT IDEAS!

          These Scrabble Tile Charm Bracelets are one of a kind Susan B. Clark originals!

The day before Easter each of us was given a suprise; inside a plastic egg, was nestled a sweet note accompanied by 2 lucky lotto tickets! The effort and thoughtfulness in these gifts is very moving. We are very appreciative. So, without further ado…

Thank You

Full Circle Folks

Your kind, friendly service is such a joy. No matter what is happening in the outside world, you have made a safe haven with wonderful staff, oh yes, and very good food.

We are your fans,

Barbara (Key Lime Pie) and Betty ( Bog Salad)

Are you an enthusiast of these arts? If so, I have a treat for you.

All of our DMC Skiens of Size 3 & Size 5 Pearl Cotton are 25% off.

We have a nice selection of colors in each size.

It is extremely easy to work with and well adapted to a wide variety of fabrics as well as all types of stitches.

Well, here we were, on a lovely Sunday, when we were blessed with the visit of two beautiful babies and their moms. Colleen had barely gotten a new baby hat off her needles and this was the perfect opportunity to test it on a REAL baby! Wouldn’t you know it…a perfect fit. And the colors of the Baby Alpaca Grande yarn were just the same as this sweet baby boys eyes! Well….just see for yourself what had us all in a dither!

I ask you, did you ever see anything so sweet? If only we had another hat done for the other baby…a little girl. My fingers are just itching to make one for her now  

These young mothers were very good sports, indulging these old grannies while we cooed and made faces and generally made much ado. It just made my day. We LOVE babies! (and of course, we love adults too).

Every once in awhile we get a wake-up call.   A good customer gave me this saying some time ago and I have it taped to my wall in the kitchen so as to remind me and my staff about talking out of turn.

Is it true?

Is it kind?

Is it necessary?

Every once in awhile we get a wake-up call, when we forget this when we are in our busy lives. So this is a reminder to all of us that when we are thinking of saying something about someone or something, think of those three things above before speaking hastily. I want to thank Keleigh so much for bringing us back on track. Colleen

Good Morning Faithful Readers.

Colleen is square. And by square, I mean … well, square. She likes things to match. To be even. To be in their place and be symetrical. Things need to be logical and make sense. None of this willy nilly slap dash “oh that’ll do” lick and a promise for her. No sir. Therefore, the Bamboo Stitch Scarf, that is our free pattern this month, has been revised a bit (again) to make darn good and sure that the final 4 rows are indeed perfect. That they match the first 4 rows by golly. And tho I make light of Colleen’s need for perfection, really I am in awe of it. The sheer tenacity she displays in her quest is downright inspirational. And of course the end result is very satisfying, as always, with everything Colleen puts her hand to. So feel free to knit away with the comforting assurance that any imperfection has been brought to light and Colleen has diligently worked her magic for us. So…take a look at the pattern again. If you are still in the process of knitting the scarf, consider the new ending. I think you will be much happier with it.

This month we are featuring A Charity Guide for Knitters by Debbie Macomber.

We, as knitters, crocheters and fiber artists, seem to share a love of those less fortunate than us and this book is a great resource for connecting in meaningful ways to children, to soldiers, to animals and the homeless.                                              

Take a look at it.    Capture the vision.    Enrich your life.     Help others.

 CARING MAKES YOU A BETTER PERSON & THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

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We want to “meet” your dog (or other pet)!

Please send us a picture of your precious one with a short bio

and we will post it on

Copper’s Corner!

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March’s Free Pattern

Bamboo Stitch Scarf

click on picture to view pattern

oh   ^the    sheer    _joy    of    ^spring!

Bamboo Stitch Scarf

Skill level = Beginner to Intermediate

Needles:

Size 9 and 10.5

Yarn:

2 skeins of Baby Alpaca Grande, or any bulky weight yarn, approx 220 yds total

Gauge:

8 pattern repeats = 16 sts in 4”

Finished Measurement: 5″ wide x 64″ long

Abbreviations:

k = knit

p = purl

pm = place marker

slm = slip marker

yo = yarn over

sts = stitches

ws = wrong side

BO = bind off

Directions:

Cast on 22 stitches, using the smaller size 9 needle.

Knit 5 rows. __ __ __ __ __

Change to the larger size 10.5 needle and  begin pattern as follows:

Row 1(ws):  K3, pm , purl to last 3 stitches pm, k3.

Row 2:  K3, slm, *yo, k2, pass yo over the 2 knit stitches,* repeat between *’s to last 3 sts., slm, k3.

Repeat  rows 1 and 2 until scarf measures approximately 63 inches end having worked row 1, saving  approximately 3 yards of yarn for finishing bottom edge.

Change to the smaller size 9 needle

*k3, purl across to last 3 sts, k3*

Repeat between *’s for 2 more rows. __ __

BO on ws using your larger needle.

Weave in ends.

You’ve gotta see um to believe um!

Every Saturday at the Full Circle Cafe’, Colleen serves up homemade, from scratch, BIG & BEAUTIFUL CINNAMON ROLLS AND PECAN STICKY BUNS. These are the real deal folks and not some funky version of monkey bread or buy um frozen, bake um off and call it homemade buns.

Colleen’s buns are mixed with fresh ingredients and kneaded by her own gifted hands, sprinkled and rolled, sliced and set to rise every Friday night, rain or shine, not matter what! Saturday before the sun is up, Colleen is back in the kitchen, warming her little oven and baking those big fluffy buns to golden perfection.

Sometimes Colleen makes more on Sunday…often she doesn’t. So don’t dilly dally. Either call ahead to reserve yours on Friday or make a date to be here early Saturday! Time and buns wait for no man.

Tender mouthwatering Cinnamon Roll gently topped with cream cheese icing.

Big and tender Pecan Sticky Buns drip with carmel and loaded with nuts.