Truck Report 8/31/2012

The end of August already, WoolFans? Did the summer fly by as quickly for you as it has for us?

The Pendleton truck delivered a bounty of fuzzy selvage this week: more than 500 pounds for your crafting pleasure. It's still on sale for just $1 per pound, so it's a great time to stock up!

Have a wonderful weekend!

New Fall 2012 Plaids Now Available!

You may have noticed some gorgeous new plaids in our Color-Coordinated Fat Quarters... these six Fall 2012 fabrics are now also available as yardage!

Ombre Exploded Brown/Green Item #057662 $34.00 per yard	Ombre Green/Grey Item #057663 $34.00 per yard
Ombre Brick/Maroon Item #057664 $34.00 per yard	Ombre Olive/Brown Item #057665 $34.00 per yard
Ombre Exploded Grey/Maroon Item #057666 $34.00 per yard	Tartan Douglas Grey Item #057668 $34.00 per yard
Plaid Olive/Red Item #057669 $34.00 per yard

Stitch Magazine Focuses on Wool for Winter 2012

One of our favorite magazines at the Woolen Mill Store is Stitch Magazine... and their winter issue focuses on something near and dear to our hearts: WOOL!

Our own quilting queen Michelle has a project featured in this issue -- a gorgeous EcoWise quilt inspired by a 1950s coffee cup -- but she's not the only familiar face appearing in Stitch Magazine. Crafty mama Susan Beal contributed a pair of articles, and pattern designer Daniela Caine has a laptop sleeve done in Pendleton wool.

Stitch contributing editor Linda Griepentrog has a how-to piece on sewing a wool coat, and a poncho project using our Melton and EcoWise wools.

Check out the Featured Fabrics tab at the top of the page for more information on the woolerriffic Stitch winter 2012 issue and some of the Pendleton fabrics appearing within the pages.

Fall Fabric Sale Coming Soon!

It's an annual celebration at the Woolen Mill Store: our Fall Fabric Sale starts Tuesday, September 4th.

All fabric on the roll will be discounted, and we'll have great deals on pre-cut fabric pieces on our tables. Stop by and take a look if you're in the Portland area, or give us a call toll free at 866-865-9285.

Truck Report 8/24/2012

Good morning, WoolFans!

The mills have re-opened, and the Pendleton truck has returned. Almost every Thursday evening, we get a delivery of scrap. On Friday mornings, we open up the boxes and let you know what arrived.


Today we found 400 pounds of fuzzy selvage (still on sale for $1 per pound) and 150 pounds of blanket header. Happy crafting!

Creative Customers: Mel's Captain's Chair

We've been pestering creative customer Mel for pictures of this chair ever since he purchased the fabric.

The chair makeover includes new springs and cushioning in the seat, too!

Mel used our Walking Rock fabric in red and black to reupholster this awesome rolling captain's chair. In another life, this chair served in a waiting room. We like it much better this way!



A close-up of the seat back. Mel used upholstery tacks with a cross-hatched texture.

 We absolutely *love* seeing what our creative customers come up with. If you've done a project with our wool fabric, scraps, or other craft supplies, please let us know! Bring your masterpiece by the store and we'll take pictures, send us an email, or leave a link in comments.

DIY Chevron Embellishment

Zigzags. Chevrons. Call 'em what you will, they're a fun design that's popping up all over the place.




Elemental Carbon has a tutorial for adding sparkly gold chevrons to a backpack... but you can take the free printable pattern and masking technique and use it just about anywhere you like.

Truckless Report 8/17/2012

Good morning, Woolfans!

This week's Truck Report is actually a TruckLESS Report, as the mills have been closed this week for their annual maintenance.

We do still have lots of fuzzy selvage on hand, and it's still on super-sale for just $1 per pound.

Scrappy Project: Quilted Colorblock Hot Pads

If you're the sort of person who doesn't save bits and scraps of favorite projects... well, we're a little jealous. But if you've got a pile of scraps looking for a good project, here's an idea to get you started: Quilted Colorblock Hot Pads by Making Nice in the Midwest.

Hot pads are a perfect project for any wool scraps you might have (or any smaller pieces from our scrap bins at the Woolen Mill Store) because wool is a wonderful insulator.

Truck Report 8/10/2012

Good morning, Woolfans!

Friday morning almost always means fun new scraps have arrived at the Woolen Mill Store. This week, we got 400 pounds of selvage (now on super sale - $1 per pound!), 300 pounds of wooly worms, and 50 pounds of blanket header.

Have a great weekend!

August Half Slice: Jerome Sham Fabric

A Half Slice of Pendleton fabric is perfectly sized for smaller projects like aprons, purses, crib blankets, and book covers. Each month, we're offering a new Half Slice (approximately 32x36" but sizes do vary based on where the pattern repeats) for your crafting pleasure.

Check out our August Half Slice -- Jerome Sham Fabric -- in project form. We whipped up this cute little messenger bag using a Half Slice of fabric, a few buttons, and some binding.

For August, ALL our Half Slices are just $30 each. We've got a few pieces left over from the last few months, so click the half slice tag at the end of the post to take a look into Half Slice history.

Flowered Swim Cap Makeover

Here's a quick, easy, and fun summery project: transform a retro flowered swim cap into a cute little clutch bag!

Inspiration and step-by-step tutorial with pics from Don't MIS It.

If you can't get your hands on a swim cap, it's easy peasy to add colorful, cute felt (or fabric) flowers to any clutch for a similar effect.

Woolen Mill Store - Transformed!

If you didn't make it to the Timberline Lodge 75th Anniversary Showcase and Trunk Show reception on Thursday, you still have plenty of time to see the historic arts and crafts on display at the Woolen Mill Store. Select woodcrafts, hand-hooked rugs, art, and more will be on display through the month of August.


Photography and blankets as a backdrop for applique stitchers and rug hookers.



Timberline Lodge lobby seating, rug, table, and wrought iron lamp with a weaving loom in the background.

Check the Timberline Lodge tag at the end of this post to read more about the history of this amazing building and the ongoing celebration of their 75th anniversary.

Truck Report 8/3/2012

Good morning, WoolFans!

The Pendleton truck has come and gone, and it really delivered this week! We got 400 pounds of selvage, 250 pounds of worms, and 100 pounds of blanket header.

Starting TODAY, fuzzy selvage (the star of our fabulous crocheted rugs) is on sale for just $1 per pound. Our bins are overflowing, so come help us clear them out!

Timberline Lodge 75th Anniversary Reception & Trunk Show Tonight!

We are thrilled to host the Timberline Lodge 75th Anniversary Showcase and Trunk Show reception TONIGHT at the Woolen Mill Store from 6-9pm.

Friends of Timberline Lodge blanket by Pendleton Woolen Mills

This reception is free and open to the public. Join us for:

• Demonstrations of traditional wood carving, rug hooking, and weaving
• Displays of furniture, photography, artwork, textiles, and other crafts created by hand for Timberline Lodge
• Timberline Lodge art and memorabilia available for purchase -- proceeds benefit restoration efforts at the Lodge
• Local authors Jonathan Tullis and Sarah Baker Munro signing books
• Complimentary refreshments

The Woolen Mill Store will be offering special discounts on select Pendleton merchandise during the reception.

We look forward to seeing you tonight!