Greetings from space and happy 2018! Thanks to everyone who came out for our annual New Year’s Day KAL. We hope your cowls are keeping you cozy this week. Here’s what has been happening around the shop this frigid week, as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed! Zauberball Cotton Akerworks Gauge Swatch tool… Read More »
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Week Wound Up – Friday, September 8th
Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events. Our move is upon us, so keep an eye out for the opening date of the new location. Until then, please come visit us on King Street! Events Moving time is upon us, and in… Read More »
Alexandria Sidewalk Sale
Alexandria’s summertime deal-grabbing tradition returns as over 50 boutiques throughout Old Town and Del Ray offer deeply-discounted summer merchandise (up to 80% off at some shops). Don’t miss your chance to find incredible bargains and unique treasures in Alexandria, the DC region’s Shop Small headquarters. Local retailers will display a wide range of goods, from… Read More »
Week Wound Up – Friday, August 11
Greetings from space! Here’s the full scoop on upcoming classes and events here at the shop. Events Join us for the 8th annual Alexandria sidewalk sale on August 12th and 13th. Over 50 participating shops throughout Old Town and Del Ray will be offering select summer items for up to 80% off. We’ll have loads… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
Week Wound Up – June 3rd
Greeting from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed Jill Draper Hudson and Esopus ChiaoGoo Interchangable Twist Mini Set On Sale Now Dovestone DK, Shepherd’s Wool Superwash DK and a variety of notions are still 40% off! Events Mark your calendars… Read More »
Week Wound Up – Friday, May 27
Greeting from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed Neighborhood Fiber Co. Maisonette Pom Pom Quarterly, Summer 2016 Making, Issue One: Flora Sweet Fiber Merino Twist DK On Sale Now Dovestone DK, Shepherd’s Wool Superwash DK and a variety of notions are… Read More »
Week Wound Up – February 12
Greeting from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week and upcoming classes and events. Just Landed! – New to Space Kalinka Walker Mesh Zips Bags in three useful sizes (3”x4”, 5”x7” and 8”x12”)! In Case You Missed It – Other Arrivals Amirisu Winter 2015/2016 has returned! Events The Bristol Ivy Collection… Read More »
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… Read More »
The story of Old Town’s Black Friday Sales
Those of you who were standing in line for our big Black Friday sale in 2009 know very well how we ended up with a city-wide Black Friday promotion for little o’ Alexandria. But if you don’t, here’s a bit behind this very unique experience. I love the day after Thanksgiving. When I was in… Read More »
Sale this weekend!
Stop by Saturday through Monday and find select yarns and books on sale! We are making room for a ton of recent new arrivals. Find brands like Noro, Hedgehog, Imperial Stock Ranch and more on sale from 30-40% off!
Old Town Happenings: Shoes, bags & more
If you love shoes… or bags… or awesome accessories, you’ll want to make note of two special events happening this weekend at two Old Town shoe stores. Starting Thursday, Bishop Boutique is hosting an Elaine Turner trunk show, featuring both shoes and accessories. The Bishop Boutique blog says Elaine Turner is not only the brain behind some of… Read More »
Your Week Wound Up – Friday August 8th
So what’s been happening this week in space, and what do you need to know about? I’ve got it all wound up in one place for you! New Arrivals This week an amazing amount of yarn has landed here in space! Entice MCN by Hazel Knits has made a grand return. It’s luxuriously soft and comes… Read More »
Your Week Wound Up – Friday July 25
So what’s been happening this week in space, and what do you need to know about? I’ve got it all wound up in one place for you! New Arrivals The Brooklyn Tweed Kids Trunk Show is here! It landed a couple of days early, so be sure to come down to the shop and check… Read More »