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09/26/2023

Well, everyone, it's been a real 30-year Slice-of-Life at The Fold! Thank you all so very much! I've enjoyed every minute of the time, and I sure hope you have, too. All the best, dear friends.

08/30/2023

So the sale is going great, but the traffic has slowed down a little, with just a few customers coming in. I'm thinking that it's time for a change. Let's reduce the price of all the remaining yarn to 70% off and we shall see if that makes a difference. This change will take effect next Monday, Labor Day.

At the same time I'm going to reduce the price of hardware to 40% off, so the few remaining spinning wheels as well as looms can be sold before we have to move them.

Hours will be the same (except for Monday, Labor Day, when the new % off takes effect) from 10 am - 5 pm, Wednesdays - Saturdays. If you have any questions, please contact me here or via email. Thanks!

08/09/2023

So, everyone, The Sale is still going on -- regardless of the fact that Facebook says it's over! I'm thinking that I will continue it until at least September 20th.
Let me tell you what new stuff we have put out. In the garage we have added the entire collection of Smart, a DK weight Swedish yarn in all sorts of colors, at $3/ball. We've also got our entire batch of Spree out there, which is a Berroco multi-colored yarn, very nice. I've still got a lot of Elemental Affects Shetland out, along with a lot of Rowan's Cashmere Tweed, and their Creative Linen. I also have a bunch of Mountain Colors Wool Crepe as well as their Montana.
Inside Cascade 220 is restocked, as well as Tatamy Tweed both in Worsted and DK. Kraemer's Perfection is still going strong as well as Baa-Lamb's Pip, a colorwork yarn. Other goodies await! So come on out. The Sale is still going on!!

07/07/2023

The time has come, the walrus said, to talk of many things! The time has come for The Fold to close its doors. We've decided to move closer to our kids, back east, and that means we get to Sell It All, pack up & go.

So here are the marching orders. We will begin the sale right away, today, July 7th. Everything but the wheels and looms will begin at 50% off. That will be figured at checkout rather than price marked that way.

The spinning wheels & looms will start at 30% off (their cost). We won't think about the garage just yet, but eventually it will come into play.

So if you have any questions, please ask. Otherwise, have a happy day!

05/22/2023

Well, everyone, we've got a week until the Memorial Day Sale! Let me see what we can do to make it different from our LYS Day Sale...

Hmmm, well for starters we will have a lot of goodies in the garage -- all at 1/2 off -- awaiting you. They include yarns from Rowan, Blue Moon Fiber Arts, Cascade, Berroco, Mountain Colors and many others. Come see!

In the shop I have many brands of spinning wheels, as well as looms, all available at 20% off (!!). We also have tons of great yarn, beautiful colors and a wide variety of textures for your pleasure, and they, too, are 20% off.

Hours this coming Monday, Memorial Day, will be 10 - 5, as always. I will continue the sale for the remainder of the week, as well, so Tuesday - Saturday will see us selling. Come and join us!!

04/29/2023

Today is the day!!! 20% off everything!

04/28/2023

Since we are so remote from everyone, we seldom get customers, so in years past I've bought special, wonderful yarn especially for Local Yarn Store day and had it just sit here. This year I'm going to try something different -- I'm going to give 20% off everything in the store for LYS day and hope that it brings you out!

03/13/2023

Knitting Class will take place this Wednesday & Thursday, March 15th & 16th, from 9 - noon or 5:30 - 8:30 in the evening. Everyone is welcome, beginners through long-time knitters. The cost is $30 for two sessions, or you may attend all four for the same fee, if you'd like. We are looking forward to seeing you!

02/17/2023

Well, the spring class calendar is out! Take a look....

02/17/2023

Handspinning - Toni Neil
Thursdays, April 6th, 13th & 20th - 10 am - 12 noon
Tuition - $90
Come & learn all about how to turn fiber into yarn! We start out with hand-cards, preparing our wool for spinning. Then we use the rolags with the drop spindle ,and eventually we work our way to the wheel. See how easy it is to do...once you get the hang of it!

To register for all these classes at The Fold, call Toni Neil at
815-568-5320.

02/17/2023

Dyeing
Kool-aid Dyeing - Toni Neil
Saturday, March 18th, 10 am - 12 noon
Tuition - $15
Come & see just how easy it is to dye with Kool-Aid. We will be submerging our yarn/fibers as well as sprinkling them with the unsweetened type of Kool-Aid. It's quick and easy, and a perfect project for kids as well as adults.

Natural Dyeing - Toni Neil
Saturdays, March 4, April 1, and May 6th
Tuition - $90
In this class we will investigate natural dyestuffs. March is the month for yellows, April is for reds, and May is for blue- indigo! You'll find out all about how to mordant fibers/yarns, how to dye them, and how to process them afterwards so that they don't smell - all with natural dyestuffs.

02/17/2023

Here are our Spring classes:
Weaving - Jan Macklin
Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16 & 23
Tuition: $100
Have you ever wanted to increase your repertoire of weave structures in Weaving? We will take an in-depth look at a specific structure of your choosing and work to plan a warp designed to meet your needs.
Example of structures could be Overshot, Summer & Winter, Twills, Laces, or even Crackle.
Join me for a class filled with possibilities and fun. The dates are Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16, & 23 from 11 am to 4 pm. The cost if $100 for all 4 days.
Bring your own portable floor or table loom or borrow one from The Fold.
Taught by Jan Macklin, professional and custom color dyer with over 40 years of experience.

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3316 Millstream Road
Marengo, IL
60152

Telephone

+18155685730

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