Here are a few more pictures from Art In The Park for your enjoyment…

if you have any other ones you want to share, send them to Maria at colleen@tapestryrose.com.

Art in the Park 2010 was a rather “coasty” day as a fine mist mingled with the artists, their wares and the curious public assembled at Sheldon Park this past July 4th.

She sells sea shells down by the seashore.Variety was the theme. Mediums such as seashells, cranberry vines, oyster shells, textiles and threads, homespun, glass, mixed media and paints and more were exhibited in creative and practical ways.Sparkling glass and mixed media catches attention. Beautiful handmade pottery.The pottery booth was absolutely full of the most beautiful handmade pieces. Very impressive. While the spinning and weaving booth was a buz of activity with women spinning wool right before my eyes and creating intricate woven fabric on a portable loom. I always want to dive right in and join these ladies whenever I see them at work!Rita is weaving yet another one of a kind piece of fabric.

And of course, us knitters and crocheters were there in full force. By nature we always seem to have plenty to do and even more to say, to each other and anyone else who will listen. We even got the crowd involved, teaching kids and adults to finger knit.

Young girl intent on her finger knitting.

All in all, Art In The Park 2010 turned out to be a well attended, interesting and enjoyable time for everyone.

Customer checking out the wares.

 Too many items to list them all but each and everyone of our artists are extremely gifted and offer something to enrich the lives and homes of each of us.

Thank-you to all of the artists who attended. You are AWESOME!

Knitter in her knitted hat and knitted poncho.

Zebras! Well, they weren’t actually alive…

See you next year for Art In The Park 2011!

One minute I was curled up in my warm cozy bed, wearing my warm cozy coat, cuddling my cat, Lucky, and the next minute  -  POW!!!!  -  Summer stikes! People here and there and everywhere, coming and going so fast I can’t keep track. Maria took off for a whole month and left me here, speechless, Mom is cooking up a storm and Dad wants nothing to do with this here computer. So if you have missed me half as much as I have missed you, relax and know that I AM BACK!

Art in the Park was a smashing success! Lots of people came to check out the handy work of our local artists. We will post pictures soon. I expect next year to be even bigger and better. With any luck the sun will shine for us in 2011 

The Tapestry Rose Annex in Tillamook is an instant hit with the Oregon Coast community. Candy and Teresa have fixed the place up so darn nice. If you haven’t been down there to see it, you really must go! They have even started their own knitting group….the Rosetta’s Too (2, two, II). Busy, busy, busy.

Here at the mother shop, we’ve just gotten in a fresh assortment of Fame Trends. I’m tellin ya, this is some fiercely beautiful sock yarn.

Here are a couple of ideas/projects made from Fame Trends.

You will have to contact Swedish Yarns about the patterns.

Swedish Yarns

Phone: (800) 331-KNIT, or E-mail: info@swedishyarn.com, website: http://www.swedishyarn.com/yarn_fame_trend.htm 

There is so much more to sock yarn than socks!

  I’m headed out the door now. I’ve got deer to chase, flowers to roll in and sun to soak up. Talk to you again soon.

Licks of love,

COPPER

We all know the old saying….Best layed (or is it laid?) plans of mice and men.

Yes well, along those lines I regret to announce the opening of Tapestry Rose Yarn Annex in Tillamook will be post-poned until sometime in June. The 2nd Street Public Market, where we will be located, has not quite finished some critical projects in order to open the doors this week-end. I suggest you stay on the peninsula for now and come see us on the beach in Ocean Park! I’ll let you know when we are opening down south!

Be sure and join us on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 9th for a special meal with your favorite mom.

Colleen will be preparing Lox of Love for breakfast and her traditional Broccoli Salad for lunch!

WEDDING_ (click this link and then minimize to get the full experience)  :-D

Easter Sunday brought us a Bride & Groom in the form of

Daniel & Magee

of Seattle, Washington

After indulging in a healthy & scrumptious breakfast, they proceeded to exchange vows with the help of their Rev. friends Dustin & April Brown. (Duly witnessed by Colleen herself)

Magee throws her “bouquet”…

Guess who caught the flowers ~ oh my!

Introducing

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel & Magee Patzer!

Our very best wishes to both of you!

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

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.