How is the economy affecting your yarn buying?
December 2, 2008 by Del
Filed under miscellaneous
As most of us are aware, the economy isn’t as healthy as it could be. In fact, it’s pretty bad. With stores struggling and going out of business, everything is affected, from how you buy groceries and gas to your holiday shopping.
One area where I’ve had to cut back rather drastically is the amount of yarn I buy. I guess this may the case for many hobbyists, whether you build model planes or scrapbook. For many of us, when it comes to “am I going to buy more canvas or feed myself?”, necessity usually wins out.
So what’s a dedicated knitter to …read more
Question for you about workshops
July 21, 2008 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under yarn crafts
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Last night, I checked the listings of some workshops at a retreat center in Western Canada.
They posted a note that regretfully informed people that a series of workshops that had been scheduled were now cancelled, due to the instability of the American economy.
I am wondering…..
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How is the economic upheaval affecting your choices in your yarn-life?
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Are you choosing to stay home from workshops?
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Would you be able to go to workshops that were closer to home?
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What would be the most comfortable price range for you to be able to consider taking a …read more
