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MUSKOKA YARN & FIBREFEST 2025

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MUSKOKA YARN & FIBREFEST 2025

MUSKOKA YARN & FIBREFEST 2025 Join us at the 6th annual Muskoka Yarn & FibreFest  WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 2025 LOCATION: Bracebridge Fairgrounds (JD Lang Activity Park) ADDRESS: 331 Fraserburg Road Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T5 TIME: 10am to 4pm ADMISSION: ADULTS: $5    KIDS UNDER 12: FREE This one-day show will feature the best of fibre arts, from raw fleece to finished objects. We welcome yarn enthusiasts and fibre newcomers alike to this one-of-a-kind event. Vendors will be both indoors and outdoors.  TICKETS Tickets are available at the door.  $5 for Cash $6.25 for Interac/Credit 

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Knit Purl Cruise Norway

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Knit Purl Cruise Norway

Knit Purl Cruise Norway I was recently asked to be an instructor on this cruise!  I am so excited! There are not a lot of details to share as of yet, but I do know that we will be flying into Amsterdam a day early so that we can go to Steven & Penelopes, the home of Westknits. More details to come in the following months.

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We WON Platinum!

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We WON Platinum!

We WON Platinum! Check it out at this link:  https://peterborough.communityvotes.com/2024/12/retail-stores/fabric-wool-and-yarn Thank you to everyone who took the time to votes for us as we are celebrating our 10 year in business.  It means so much to me.   

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Sustainable Yarn Day

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Sustainable Yarn Day

Join us for Sustainable Yarn Day

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LOCAL YARN STORE DAY 2025

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LOCAL YARN STORE DAY 2025

LOCAL YARN STORE DAYS 2025 Be sure to visit A River of Yarn for our annual tent sale as we celebrate Local Yarn Store Days on Friday April 25th, 10am - 7pm,  & Saturday April 26th, 10am - 4pm.    Amazing deals are to be had.  You will receive 10% off your entire purchase.  A free swag bag for every customer purchase.  In support of Shopping Local we are collaborating with DJC Modern Apparel in offering a personal Colour Analysis Demonstration on Friday April 25th at 2:00pm.  Join us for this free demonstration and get your name in a draw for a complementary colour analysis done...

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