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Yippee! Yarn On Our Web Site!!!

Posted: 11 May 2012 at 5:07 p.m.

Oh, my goodness! I am SO excited!!!! We now have yarn on our web site!!!

I'm sure this was a personal Mother's Day present just for me, because I LOVE yarn and knitting and color and WOW, this is just too much fun. So, help me get the ...

Last Minute Gifts a Crafty Mom Will Love

Posted: 10 May 2012 at 4:34 p.m.

Sometimes when you're a Crafty Mom you don't buy some of the things you would really, really love, because there are other things that come first. You know - music lessons for Ashley, Little League fees for Jason, groceries, power bills, car payments, the orthodontist - that kind of thing ...

Good For the Earth, Good For You

Posted: 27 April 2012 at 1:18 p.m.

Earth Day 2012 has just passed, but I know we all want to take care of our "home" all year long. At Pacific Fabrics, we come from a long-standing tradition of recycling and thinking about ways to give back. Our roots date back to 1917 and a horse-drawn wagon that ...

New Yarn for Cozy Hooks & Needles

Posted: 2 February 2012 at 2:39 p.m.

Yarn Weight Symbol 3 Light

DK Weight yarn is really hot and we have recently added several yarns of this weight for you. You'll see some of them below and find more at select stores. Now known as 3 Light, you can expect to see the symbol above on the newer DK Weight yarns ...

Snowy Weather Means Stash Appreciation Time

Posted: 19 January 2012 at 12:21 p.m.

I thought you would enjoy this 'vintage' post from our previous blog today. It was written by Anna-Beth during a snow storm in December of 2008. ~ Annette

I admit I am not a snow person. Despite being born in Buffalo, NY, I am a Seattle girl, perfectly content with a ...

Yes, You CAN Still Make This!

Posted: 22 December 2011 at 12:39 p.m.

It's December 22nd and we're down to counting the hours until Christmas morning. But, yes, Virginia, you CAN still make some fabulous gifts! We'll be posting ideas on our Facebook page and Twitter while we're counting down, so keep watching. Here's a little immediate help ...

Knitting With Welcome Mae

Posted: 29 September 2011 at 11:46 a.m.

I am a big fan of Pacific Fabrics. In fact I bought the fabric for my bridesmaid’s dresses from Pacific Fabrics almost 38 years ago. Since then I have been a loyal customer, most recently as a beginning knitter.

My knitting inspiration is a very dear friend of mine ...

Amazing New Cascade Yarns Are Coming

Posted: 22 September 2011 at 3:24 p.m.

We have beautiful new yarns from local supplier, Cascade Yarns arriving in some of our stores over the next week. Stop by soon so you can touch and feel their scrumptiousness!

Cascade Jewel Yarn

Cascade Jewel is 100% Peruvian Hand-Dyed Wool. Gorgeous shades (forest is shown) in 142 yard skeins for $10.99 ...

Lace Knitting - My Love-Hate Relationship

Posted: 17 August 2011 at 4:31 p.m.

I have a passionate love-hate affair with lace. Hate because its so easy to make mistakes. Love since its so beautifully drapey, airy but warm.

With the Live Oak Shawl by Romi Hill it was all Love. I started it on Monday night last week (8-7), finished the plain knitting ...

Tuesday Tip - Start Early!

Posted: 12 July 2011 at 10:11 a.m.

Crafty Chris has morphed into Chris Claus for Christmas in July this month and she's very busy corraling elves, so I thought I'd do a tip for you today. It's pretty simple - go to one of our Christmas in July events, plan your gifts and start making ...

News for Knitters - Nicky Epstein is Coming to Town!

Posted: 30 June 2011 at 4 p.m.

My needles are quaking with excitement this week!!! Nicky Epstein, the marvelously talented knitting designer, author and teacher will be teaching classes at our Bellevue & Northgate stores on the days following Stitch 'n Pitch Night. Friday, July 15th from 1:00 - 3:00pm at Northgate and Saturday, July 16th from ...