Weekend Round Up

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the store:

• Our Memorial Day Weekend Clearance Sale is ON NOW with 25% off a range of yarns and 50% off pre-printed Twisted patterns.
• Blue Moon Fiber Arts in the house! We are delighted this week by new colors of Super Sparkle, Plushy and a restock of Targhee Worsted. And if you happen to be stopping by the store, look for our big jar of the cutest 5 yard skeinlets from Blue Moon! 
• A lovely box of Brooklyn Tweed yarn made it to the shop this week filling in some bits and pieces of Loft, Shelter, and Quarry.
• And don't forget to keep an eye on our classes - we update them regularly!

Around the web:

• Have you planted your garden yet? Did you know scientists are working on a spicy tomato?
• It's getting to be clothesline season! Sally Gall is an artist that photographs them from an unusual angle but for a beautiful effect...
• Summer movie season is also here! If you are wondering what's coming now that "Avengers: Endgame" is out, NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour has a summer movie preview podcast just for you. And for the horror movie lovers, here's an article about phone battery life is the new staple...

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• DONUTS! Portland is known for some wonderful local donut places and here are a few we Twistedista's recommend...
• Pip's Original- Come for the donuts, stay for the homemade chai flight!
• Coco Donuts
• Blue Star
• Voodoo Donuts- The one most tourists know and locals avoid for that reason...
• NOLA Donuts
• Doe Donuts- Vegan! Because Portland!
• Annie's - Old school donuts...
• Helen Bernhard Bakery - Even MORE old school!

Have a great weekend and remember, you can always find us online!