What Do History and Yarn Have in Common?

Crafters Co-op supports National History Day.  www.nhd.org

This year long academic competition is taught by one of our co-op members in the Oak Harbor, Washington School District and has sent students to the national competition at the University of Maryland for six of the past seven years.

Well, today, one of the NHD students from Oak Harbor won the National GOLD medal!  

In celebration, if you come into the shop from now through Saturday evening at close (8 pm) and enthusiastically say:  "History Day ROCKS!", then you will receive 10% off ALL supplies...yarn included!  And, not just any yarn.....Handspun, hand dyed...right in the studio.   Our Whidbey Isle yarns, Whidbey Isle handmade 100% wool felts, fiber arts, papercrafts supplies, beading/jewelry AND lots of fabric are all included in this special celebratory sale!

So, join us in congratulating student Riley Borden, teacher (and fellow co-op member) Dena Royal and the Whidbey Island community for the NHD gold medal.  Yippee...History Day DOES Rock!

Saturday is International Yarn Bombing Day!

Yarn bombing just creates a smile...for those creating and those observing.   It's whimsical goodness!

In honor of International Yarn Bombing Day tomorrow, Saturday, we're meeting today to knit 5.25 inch wide pieces to give the sidewalk's bike rack a "sweater."  Bring your size 9 or larger needles and bulky yarn scraps to the shop between 4-8 pm and join the "knit-in."

Don't know how to knit?  We are offering a FREE beginning lesson, today only, to help with the Yarn Bombing Event.

If we get enough participation, we might even also adorn the light pole next to the shop.  So, c'mon down to 910 Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, and join the fun!

(photo courtesy of rebelyarns.com)

Spring Break Classes for THIS Week!

List of Class Offerings for Spring Break (a great option for your children and/or yourself this coming week!)

Kids Crochet: (ages 8+) Tuesday 2-3:30 OR Wednesday 4-5:30
$15, includes ALL supplies

Drop Spinning: (ages 10+) Mon OR Wed OR Fri 10-11:30
$12, includes ALL supplies

"Watercolor Silk" Spring Scarf (K-adult) Tues OR Thurs 11-12, 7-8
$10 plus supplies (varies depending on silk scarf chosen)

NeedleFelt & Embroidery Heart or Egg Brooch (2 crafts in one!)
Monday 4-7 OR Thursday 1-4 (ages 12-adult)
$20, plus $3 in supplies

Make a T-Shirt Bag! (beginning sewing machine) (ages 8-adult)
Friday 1-1:30 OR 4-4:30
$7 plus bring your own fav t-shirt or purchase here for $3

***For all classes, sign up in store or via this FB page or 632-4200. AFTER this first week of classes, any newly scheduled classes will require a 50% deposit at time of reservation. But, you're fine to pay at class time during Spring Break. :)

BONUS: Paying for a class entitles you to use the studio for the remainder of the day!

Crafters Co-op is OPEN!

Washington's only craft/fiber arts store focusing on eco-friendly supplies (>50% recycled,vintage, reclaimed) and practices is now open!

910 Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (3 blocks past the mermaid)
(360) 632 4200

M-F 11-8
Sat. 10-8

We offer supplies, classes, a boutique of handcrafted items, and an open studio. Studio fee ($3 for elementary age students and $5 for middle school-adult) includes the use of ALL of our studio tools, space and our 150+ craft book/pattern library!

Some of our tools include:

Two sewing machine stations
Rotary cutters/mats
Rigby Wool/Fabric Cutter
Fricke Finest Drum Carder
Drop Spindles, Spool Knitters, Lap Looms
Niddy Noddys, Ball Winder, Swift and More
Art Supplies of all kinds
Huge Stamp Collection for Scrapbooking/Paper Crafts

We also sell by the item or by the ounce and minimize plastic packaging! We have the largest collection of fibers/dyed and natural on Whidbey Island and have supplies for the following fiber arts:
Spinning
Weaving
Knitting
Crochet
Embroidery/Cross Stitch/Tapestry
Kumihimo (Japanese Braiding)
Fiber and Silk Dyes (including many silk scarves for your projects)
Nuno/Cobweb Felting
Needle Felting
Rug Making (Locker hooking, Primitive, Latch hooking, Braided, Toothbrush)

Come check out our huge $3/yd fabric section and our vintage/antique fabrics and notions! We also have the largest collection of vintage sewing baskets in the Northwest...pick out one for your crafting needs/joys!

Many scrapbook papers available by the sheet too. Die Cutter coming later this spring for the studio.

We have nine talented craft artisans to teach classes and assist you in the studio:
Jessica and Kymy: Basic and Advanced Sewing
Agatha and Kathy: Crochet and Kids Crafts
Dena and Glennda: Rugmaking and Recycled Fiber Arts
Dena: Fiber Arts of all Kinds
Ruth: Primitive Rug Hooking
Amy: Jewelry and Beading
Cheryl: Scrapbooking and Paper Crafts

Hope to see you soon!