Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed Koel Magazine ITO Yarns Lemonade Shop Simple Sock Hedgehog Fibres Sock, Sock Minis and Skinny Singles Woolfolk Tov Events Bring a loved one to space to get them hooked on the knitting craft! […]
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Old Town Happenings: The Hive Grand Opening Celebration
I am so very excited that another amazing indie boutique is opening in town. My friend Elizabeth at The Shoe Hive is celebrating the grand opening of her new clothing boutique this weekend: The Hive! You all know and love The Shoe Hive for it’s gorgeous collection of stylish quality shoes; The Hive extends this […]
Week Wound Up – Friday, September 9
Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed Mrs Moon Plump and Plump DK Metals Scissors and Animal Tape Measures Events The annual Miss Babs Trunk Show will be happening this weekend, September 10th and 11th! This trunk show will feature […]
Old Town Happenings: Fab 40 at Stitch Sew Shop!
This Friday, join Stitch Sew Shop in celebrating owner Kalle’s 40th with a sale! So what’s the deal? Stop by anytime Friday and get 40% off any one cut of fabric (not to be combined with any other discount, of course). It’s going to be SO tough to decide what to get… What will you […]
Week Wound Up – Friday, April 29
Greeting from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week and upcoming classes and events. Just Landed! Noro Tokonatsu Binkwaffle project bags in large and small sizes Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles and Merino DK Miss Babs Yowza and Yummy 3-ply Events We have two wonderful trunk shows currently in space. Swing by […]
Stitch Sew Shop’s grand opening completes Old Town craft trifecta
As some of you may know, fibre space regular Kalle is about to open Stitch Sew Shop, right around the corner — in our old location at 102 N. Fayette St. We are ecstatic for her endeavor and because we love our local businesses and LOVE crafting, we wanted to get you the inside scoop on the new […]
Old Town Happenings: Bellacara’s 16th anniversary party
Bellacara, Old Town’s — and maybe even the DMV’s — favorite boutique for high end cosmetic, skin care and hair care products, is celebrating 16 years this Saturday with their anniversary sale! Take advantage of their 15% off sale — available all day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — and stock up. Plus, the […]
Old Town Happenings: 11th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale
For the 11th year, the Alexandria Boutiques are hosting their annual Warehouse Sale! Thanks to the sale’s growing popularity — and, of course, its loyal customers! — this year’s event has a new location and expanded footprint. Also new for 2016? The sale will include a variety of new boutiques and retailers not only located in […]
Old Town Happenings: Alexandria’s on PBS!
Set your DVRs and get your popcorn ready! Our home sweet home Alexandria is the star of PBS’ first American drama in nearly a decade: “Mercy Street.” The show premieres Sunday (tomorrow!) at 10 p.m. on PBS — immediately following “Downton Abbey.” This six-episode series in inspired by real events of Civil War-era Alexandria: “Set in 1862, […]
Old Town Happenings: Santa is coming (& other fun events)
In the immortal words of Buddy the Elf, “SANTA’S COMING!” No, but really, he is. And so is Mrs. Claus! They’ll be at Union Street Public House on Dec. 22, 23 and 24 — before they take off for their big night — and you can get a ticket for pictures with (FINE, arguably) the […]