On Friday, May 19th WoolWinders Annapolis Opened it's doors! And on Sunday, May 21st we had a Meet n' Greet - and it was so nice to meet you! AND - thank you to all of our Rockville-area peeps who came out to Annapolis for our opening weekend. It was fun, humbling, and a great way to kick off the opening of the sister store. Please see our photo album (you don't have to have Facebook to view the album) to see some pictures from the weekend - thank you for making it a successful opening! 

We're working on the Rockville and Annapolis class list for the next quarter. Stay tuned - watch this space! 

We have started our Summer to Remember for you at WoolWinders Yarn shop! We've already opened a second store in Annapolis to complement our Rockville store - and we are getting ready to announce classes, a special visiting instructor, a knit night and an anniversary! Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat) to get the most up-to-date information about all of these events! We cannot wait to see you - and we hope you agree that this will be a Summer to Remember at WoolWinders!

That's right - you're reading it correctly! WoolWinders Rockville is hosting a KNIT NIGHT!

Announcing WoolWinders Rockville Knit Night! 

When: Friday, June 16th, 7-9pm 
Where: WoolWinders Rockville Shop
What: A FUN and relaxing knit/crochet night with all of our WW friends! 
Register: Free - but space is VERY limited (due to fire marshal occupancy regulations)
Call or stop by the shop to reserve your space - and if you like, bring something (fingerfoods) to share. We cannot wait to knit with you!

We've been planning and preparing for the Annapolis shop for quite some time and cannot wait to open the doors in a couple days! Here are some pictures of the journey to opening the sister shop - we cannot wait to take the next sets of pictures of the shop open with all of you there! Looking forward to seeing you at Rockville and Annapolis soon!

BTW - be sure to check it out... Annapolis shop will have a WoolWinders Hank the Sheep in the window! 

Okay so now you're excited to come visit us for our soft opening on May 19th. Or maybe you want to visit us on Sunday the 21st for the Staff Meet n' Greet. But... you may be wondering where to find us?! 

Find us on 709 Skippers Lane in Annapolis. This is a NEW and unique mixed commercial/residential area located in the Village Greens development. You can now search for us on Google and follow your way to us via Google maps!

And of course your now wondering about parking. Don't worry, we have you covered! You'll find plenty of on-street parking or parking at the surface lot in the main commercial area in the next block where several restaurants are located. And just like the Rockville shop - all parking is free!

Next blog post we'll introduce you to some of the brands we'll be carrying at Annapolis. Some are goodies that we have in Rockville... while others will be new and exclusive to Annapolis! 

Have you heard the news? We're opening a second WoolWinders Yarn Shop in Annapolis, Maryland! The Annapolis shop will be a sister store to our main shop in Rockville, Maryland. We are looking forward to bringing the WoolWinders Safari, project, and technique classes to the Annapolis area, and continuing to bring your favorite and new yarns to both Rockville and Annapolis shops. The sister shops will be a way for us to continue to serve and expand our fiber community!

The next couple of blog posts will feature additional information about the WoolWinders expansion. So be sure to check back for more info! 

The Farm

Does the whole process of producing yarn interest you? Come meet Laura Johnstone Wilson, owner of Shepherd’s Folly, a sheep farm on the Eastern Shore. Laura will have her all natural, un-dyed yarn on display for sale. Come hear her personal stories of everyday contact with her sheep and alpacas.  You can even read about her adventures on her farm!

Laura Johnston Wilsom from Shepherd's Folly. Featuring all-natural undyed yarns. 

Style. RESTYLE. Got a sweater, scarf, or wrap you like but thought you would never wear again? Bring it to our “restyling event.” Michael del Vecchio of JUL Designs will demonstrate how to restyle your piece into a lovely new fashion statement using JUL’s innovative, stylish, and unique closures, buttons, and shawl pins. Michael will bring along a few of JUL’s fantastic leather bags. Come get styled by a master!

Michael del Vecchio from Jul Designs. Featuring unique shawls pins, clasps, and leather project bags. 

 

We'll also have food, door prizes and new merchandise available to browse (perfect for holiday shopping!). Janet and Mark (WoolWinders owners) will be there - so be sure to say hello! We hope to see you at the Open House: Farm to Fashion on Sunday, December 4th from 12-5pm! 

We've changed and rearranged some shelving so more light flows in showcasing the full range of colors of the beautiful yarns!

 SAVE THE DATE!

Be on the lookout for more information about our upcoming Open House: Farm to Fashion! Save the Date for Sunday, December 4th from 12-5pm

WANTED: Scarf Donations!

We are again collecting knit or crochet scarves for the Original Pancake House Christmas project! Please bring your donation to WoolWinders by Friday, December 16th. 

Knit or Crochet scarves