Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the store:

• We are now carrying Stasher silicone bags! Twistedista Emily had the brilliant idea to use these for projects and blocking and NOT just for cooking and food storage and we LOVE them! Not only will they keep your projects, notions and tools organized, but they are a great option for washing and blocking things as well. Bonus round, they come in delightful transparent colors and 5 sizes!
• In our ongoing effort to help make things easier, we now have Fabric Only scissors labels to remind others of the proper use of your favorite pair. 
• Are you a tassel novice? Or experience and hoping to step up your game from a piece of cardboard? We just got in a cute new Fiber Animal Tassel Making Tool set to help!
• More Brooklyn Tweed showed up including a fair amount of backorders. If you have been patiently waiting for your favorite out of stock color to come in, now's the time to take a look...
• Looking 100% Cashmere? We have it! And we just got in a little more from JoJoLand this week...
• And don't forget to keep an eye on our classes - we update them regularly!

Around the web:

• With Halloween just around the corner, we are still feeling crafty! Here are a few quick projects just for fun!
• A little inspiration to start? Knitted dog hats and cosplay patterns by Lucky Fox Knits will definitely get the creative ideas going...
• A free knitted pumpkin pattern because it works for both Halloween AND Thanksgiving...
• A free crochet Halloween Web Collar pattern to help you feel fancy and in the mood...
• A free knitted cat washcloth pattern because of course your kitchen needs to be in the mood, too...
• And finally, a free crocheted ghost coasters pattern because you need them!
• If you are not feeling crafty but still Halloween-y, Vogue has a list of the best Halloween movies and TV shows for you to check out...
• Are you the pumpkin carving type? Need some fresh ideas? Here you go...
• And don't throw away the seeds! They are delicious roasted and here is not only how to do it but 6 different ways to spice them...

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• Twistedista Ali is proud to be a vendor at the Portland Night Market being held this weekend! If you are feeling the need for retail therapy instead of scare, check out her wonderful handmade hats, scarves and scrunchies...
• Portland is a Halloween loving place and here is a guide to all of the local corn mazes and haunted houses...
• Want antiquing retail therapy instead? The Largest Antique and Collectible Show is this weekend as well...
• And finally, for those with little ones that desperately want another reason to put on their costume, it's also Howloween at the Oregon Zoo.