Thank you to all those that submitted aprons for our Apron Contest! They are on display in the shop and you can come in and vote until Friday September 13th for your favorite. The First Prize Winner will receive a $100 Gift Certificate for Fabric and the Second Prize Winner will receive a $50 Gift Certificate for Fabric!! Isn’t that super fun??
The winner will be announced at our First Anniversary Party on Saturday September 14th. Put it on your calendar!
Allison Baker has taught several crochet classes for us here at Harmony this last year; this Saturday she will be teaching an intermediate crochet class all about Granny Squares from 2-4 p.m. for just $15! There’s still time to sign up if you would like to join this class! If you’re hesitant to sign up because you don’t crochet, or if it’s been years since you’ve had a crochet hook in your hand, Allison is offering a FREE Beginning Crochet Class on Thursday August 8th, from 7:30 – 9:00pm (during Knit Night) for those who are signed up for the Granny Squares Class!! There’s no reason to miss out! Contact the shop at 801.615.0268 to reserve your spot.
In the meantime, enjoy this post from Allison!
Martha Stewart Baby Magazine, Fall 2002 – image by Gentl & Hyers
Have you ever given yourself permission to like something only after someone else, particularly someone you admire or look up to, likes it too? Years ago a dear friend asked me if I could crochet for her a bonnet like this one featured in the Fall 2002 Martha Stewart Baby magazine, sold by Bu and the Duck in New York City.
Seeing this simple, elegant and beautifully designed crochet baby hat adored by my very chic, very modern friend was like a light bulb going off in my head and to be honest, it changed my life. I had never seen something so beautiful before! I didn’t understand that cherished techniques could be updated and that they were still relevant in a modern world. I come from a long line of women who have used their hands to make beautiful things, but at the time all the crochet and knitting I had seen was a little silly and old fashioned. This bonnet opened my eyes to how timeless beautiful handwork is and since then I’ve tried to share that love with others. Good design never, ever goes out of style.
I figured out how to make the bonnet, learning crochet techniques along the way. Recently, I designed a bonnet that is very similar in feel and design. I have a dear friend who is having twin girls very soon and these two bonnets, crocheted from lace weight baby alpaca yarn were her gift.
It is exciting for me to see timelessly elegant design cherished by thoroughly modern women. And it is exciting for me to teach others these techniques.
Make an apron using fabric purchased at Harmony and enter it for a chance to win a…
Aprons must be submitted by the close of business on Saturday August 24th. Prizes will be determined by popular vote! Votes must be submitted in person at the shop by Friday September 13th. Winners of the contest will be announced at our FIRST ANNIVERSARY PARTY on Saturday September 14th {isn’t that exciting we’re coming up on our 1st Anniversary?!? Yay!} Choose your own pattern, design, trims, and edgings – just make sure the fabric of the apron was purchased at Harmony.
We can’t wait to see what you make!
…and stay tuned for more info on our FIRST ANNIVERSARY PARTY!
French General Linen/Cotton blend – Pom Pom de Paris – 54″ wide
Cloud 9 – Pearl
Charlotte Lyons – Tilly
Dena Designs – Pretty Little Things (Gracie)
Kaffe Fassett, Fall 2012 – Jupiter (Stone)
Dan Bennett – Ruby (Dawn)
Brandon Mably, Fall 2012 – Daisy Chain (Pink, Yellow, Blue)
Verna Mosquera, October Skies – Autumn Bouquet (Buttern)
Brandon Mably, Fall 2012 – Lotto (Grey, Lime)
Brandon Mably Spring 2012 – Disco Dots (Gold)
Victoria & Albert Museum for Westminster Fabrics, Benedictus – Leaves (Navy)
Brandon Mably, Fall 2011 – Herringbone Str. (Lime)
Brandon Mably, Fall 2012 – Flutter (Cobalt)
Michael Miller – Coeur de Fleur (Coral)
Victoria & Albert Museum for Westminster Fabrics, Bromley – Divinity (Navy)
