Has really been a year?
Really? One year since ITW was launched?!

falkland batts in their morning glory
Over the past year I have learned more then I can even begin to describe. I have been blessed with many things since the launch of ITW, but none of them rival the friendships formed. To describe the past year is virtually impossible. Instead I will just say that it was spectacular and thank each and every person I had the privilege of working with, talking to, chatting with and in some rare yet delightful instances; actually meeting!

close up of the center display
I think one of the best parts of ITW’s birthday is that it coincides with the Chancellor’s Sheep & Wool Festival which pretty much guarantees lots of colourful pictures in this post…

ITW - booth # 20 on april 24th 2010
In celebration of ITW’s birthday there will be a shop update on Saturday May 1st at 8:00pm EST. And, as an expression of my sincere appreciation; shipping fees will be disabled from 12:00am Saturday morning until 11:59pm Saturday night.
Thank you again and see you Saturday!
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As promised, here is a preview of what will be listed in the shop tomorrow morning. Larger images can be found on Flickr…

See you at 10:00am EST!!
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It is that time again!!
The SHOP will be updated on Saturday April 10th at 10:00am EST. No spoilers to share yet – but I will be posting a grand ‘ole sneak peak collection of images on Friday night – stay tuned!
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The Mar-Apr SAL fiber will be listed in the SHOP this evening at 7:00PM EST. As a reminder, here is the time-line of events:
Fiber Sale dates: 3/15 – 3/19
International orders ship: 3/22/2010
US orders ship: 3/25/2010
SAL winner randomly chosen from shared images on: 5/10
Colourway Note: The image for this month was chosen from this Ravelry entry with a specific request to focus on the colours within the figs only and exclude the background and plate. So, of course, I honored the winners request! See you tonight!!
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With the collection of winter storms we just survived; this announcement could not come at a better time:
Starting on Saturday March 6th the shop will be closed for one week. The shop will reopen on Monday March 15th just in time for the listing the March-April SAL fiber!
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Heads up on a little Shop update that was posted this evening…

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Just had to share…

Twenty-seven pounds of hand painted fiber bagged, tagged and ready to list in the shop on 1.12.2010 at 10:00pm EST!
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Can you believe the winter solstice is upon us already?
I for one cannot. Where did this year go?!
I would love to reflect on the past year in this entry, but wow, it went by so fast I am not sure I even remember it myself! However, without a moment’s hesitation, I can say that this was by far the most exciting and rewarding year ever…
For that I Thank each and everyone of you.
I am so excited for what is in store for 2010. My calendar is littered with fiber festivals and events – some I will attend as a shopper, others as a vendor. Once dates and applications are confirmed I will formally announce my schedule. In addition to the festivals I am finalizing the details of a monthly fiber club, but not really a club, more like an un-club/spin along concept. I promise to post the details as soon as they are finished!!
And finally, with the holidays upon us I have decided to close the shop until Tuesday January 12th 2010.
I wish you all a very safe and happy holiday season.
Happy Spinning,
Cris
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