It’s Official: Hand-Made is Trendy

Published on 27 November 2009 by Sara in In the Shop

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crocheted houndstooth purseWhether you’re an experienced crafter or a wannabe, you’ve got plenty of company this gift-giving season.

According to a study by the National Retail Federation, 16.7% of U.S. consumers plan to make more gifts this year. This number includes people who have not made gifts in the past. Other, less formal, studies show that, among crafters, roughly 60% will make gifts this year.

We’re doing our part here at the Cottage to supply you with the finest materials and a variety of patterns to suit any skill level. And if your brain is too fried to put together a project, just pick out one of our kits and start to work.

Crafting can also be a family tradition to continue or to start in 2010. If you want to bring a family member in to learn to knit or crochet, just give us a call.

Featured here is a hounds tooth crocheted bag made by our very own Kathy Cruse. Several other bags here in the shop will inspire you to new creative heights!

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Everyone loves the Brea Bag!

Published on 26 August 2009 by Sara in Events, In the Shop

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Knitted Brea BagThe “Brea Bag” has become a favorite here at the Cottage.  Ours is made from a great cotton yarn for the summer, but we will be knitting our next one from one of our beautiful winter yarns.

Everyone who has seen our shop sample wants to make it…….you will too!!  Kits for this project will include a free pattern and sufficient yarn. Also available for sale are purse handles and decorative buttons.

Classes are scheduled for September 15 & 22.  See our class calendar on our Home Page.

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