Purlescence

First Class all the way!

Our old location is empty and dark, so our Spin U class got to meet here at the new shop.  It's still a bit messy but the living room is clear and so the Summer 2011 Spin U class got to be the first. How exciting to be part of our new adventure! 

 
There is Sandi sharing her knowledge of the art of spinning from the ground up.  It's got to be fun! 

Just look at all that glorious space - and just think - we have a classroom that will be spacious and accomodate a class without crowding.  Plus this lovely space to join us for a spin and a cuppa.

 
Here is a peak at our expanded Spinning & Weaving area.  All our wheels, looms, tools, fiber, and books in one area!  Try out a new wheel without feeling crowded  - check out a new loom with plenty of elbow room for throwing that shuttle!  

Come and see us at our Grand Re-Opening July 30 - August 1, 2011.  

Creating our new space

 
Here are Ben and Tony beginning the process of reconfiguring the yarn cubes.  That nail gun is really loud in our still fairly empty space!

One of our new yarn avenues is nearly complete and ready for stocking.  

Here is the front desk and cashier area moving into it's new spot.  We bought another side unit since we had the space!

Here is the living room all packed up and loaded into the back of Rebecca's truck for the trip to its new home.  We're really excited about the new social space we are creating for you.  We know you'll love to hang out and knit a bit, or spin a while in our expanded living room. 

 Nathania takes a mini break as we unload the truck, after all there were those nice comfy chairs just stitting there, and goodness knows we've been working hard!

Kaye and Nathania try out the new living room.  There in the back is our kids corner.  We're looking out into the shop admiring all our hard work and imagining how wonderful it will be when it is filled up with all of you, our loyal customers and friends!  We can't wait to welcome you into our new space!

 

End of an Era, On to a New One

Saturday marked our last day in the old location. It has served us well these five years. Within these walls we have celebrated joys in our own and our customers' lives. Marriages, births, new jobs, graduations. We've seen each other through tough times, too. We've watched children grow and friendships develop. We are so grateful to this little shop that gave us a place to start from.

Now we're moving to a bigger, grander space with more room, more light, more room to grow. We'll be posting updates as we put together the new shop. For now, our family gives thanks to all of you who have made our shop a home away from home, with hopes you'll love the new shop as much as we already do.

New Floors

We put in 14 hours laying new laminate floors in the new space on Monday. Tony, Scott, Ray, Ruth, Sandi, Kaye, Nathania, & Kevin all lent their muscles (and their knees) to the process. The result is a beautifully warm look. Now we can't wait to move all the fixtures in! Stay tuned for more updates.

We're Moving!

We are thrilled to announce that Purlescence Yarns will soon have a wonderful new location! Not to worry, we won't be going far; just to the end of the parking lot, in fact. Join us in our new shop at 564 South Murphy Avenue. We will have an expanded classroom, a larger spinning and weaving area, and the conversation area that you've come to know and love.

In order to set up the new shop, we'll be closed Sunday, July 24 through Friday, July 29. Our Grand Re-Opening weekend will be Saturday, July 30 through Monday, August 1. Join us for special guests and activities all weekend!

Watch this space for updates on our progress and more news about the new location!