Baa Baa Brown Sheep!

Wow! I'm starting to get an idea of what it's like to live in areas of the world that have monsoon seasons! The fast moving pressure systems are causing havoc in my inner ear and head - and that makes me grumpy. It's not fun to feel like your marbles are loose and rolling around (rather violently) in your skull.

Anyway - the Markethouse is bustling with activity! Bridal Treasures in going to be remodeling, so they are having a huge clearance sale! Stop in if you need a Bridal, prom or just a more formal dress. They are all on sale! (It's much easier to re-model when you don't have to worry about damaging the inventory!).

More Brown Sheep Yarn arrived last week. It's their "Cotton Fleece" yarn - a cotton/wool blend. This great yarn has all the benefits of both fibers! It's really soft and drapes well, comes in bright colors, and is quite versatile. I'm still trying to decide what to do with it! I also ordered in some patterns for use with it...a child's pullover sweater, a crocheted tank top and an easy striped sweater. The patterns are free w/ the purchase of recommended Brown Sheep Yarns! And should you want your sweater in a different color - I can special order it for you!

Are you keeping dry? Sure is hard these days...but imagine if it were snow! All the rain means that Spring has arrived and Summer is on it's way.

Easter is this weekend. I hope you and your family have a peaceful and meaningful celebration - be it big or small. If you're not sure how to kick off the holiday weekend, First United Methodist Church, on McKean will be having a Maundy Thursday Service at 7:30. It's a Living Last Supper Service and is a great way to get into the Easter Spirit.

If you are the type of person who stuffs Easter Baskets...stop by the Markethouse on Main over the next few days...we don't have much, if any, chocolate. But we do have many little things that could fill a basket w/o adding the guilt of overindulgence!

Cotton Blossom and I am Allergic to wool yarns from Farmhouse Yarns are U.S. cotton yarns in cheery spring-y and Easter Egg like colors. Don't forget the Brittany Needles - made in California from sustainable wood. DYNT also offers gift certificates, should you not want to pick the yarn!

April Showers

Well if it's true that "April showers bring May flowers." then we are in for one heck of a floral display. I hope it lives up to it's expectations!

The patched roof held during the last torrent of rain we had! Phew! Go roofers!

If you are a felter or spinner - this is your month at DYNT! Roving and felting supplies are 10% off! This includes the needle felting and wet felting kits! Have you seen these critters? There's a Boston Terrier, a few kitty cats and fuzzy cute critters like raccoons and hedgehogs. Not to mention an small flock of baby chicks!

• I've been busy keeping up with the daily to-do's of life...if you've been doing the same, stop in at DYNT for a breather. Sit in the rocker for a bit and work on the project you've been putting off.


• I started a Bedford Spring Shawl using Kraemer's Fountain Hill Mohair Fingering yarn. So far, so good. I did finish the belt I was making with Kraemer's Saucony Sock yarn - 'cause you can use it for much more than just socks! However, belts are hard to display. Hmm. I'll have to come up with something better than wrapping it around the candy bowl.


• While it doesn't seem like Winter doesn't want to leave...like the house guest that really just needs to go home... the Markethouse on Main is actively waiting for Spring. Bridal Treasures is full of beautiful prom dresses, The Hidden Nest is in bloom w/ Spring and Easter arrangements and decor, and DYNT is looking forward to lighter projects and yarns. Any color suggestions? Do you like cotton, silk, bamboo?


• Also, today, April 6th is the MDA lockup! DYNT will be closed from 10am - 11am (give or take a few minutes) while I'm "locked up"! Stop up at the Texas Roadhouse during that hour and make a donation to help me make "bail". All the proceeds go to the local MDA branch, which means the funds stay in the area and help our neighbors and friends who are dealing with one of the 40 diseases covered by the MDA.