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Sept—Dec. 2012
Camp Wool— Gazette
Happy Fall!
Camp Wool —
A destination for anyone who loves wool!
Hello Fall (& Winter—YIKES!)
Cool weather has arrived and its
time to get out those projects or
start a new one! We have many
new patterns in and lots of beautiful
wool! Also take note that we are
growing our selection of crossstitch patterns and linen! As I write
this I am getting ready to go on our
annual vacation… looking forward
to spending time with Mark and our
two puppies … not so little anymore! Angus has already packed
his socks! Note: The store will be
light this quarter. Our quilt class
is still full for the fall/winter but
please give me a call if you would
like to go on a wait list to join.
Kathy Gaul—Renowned Penny
Rug Teacher - 1//2 workshop Oct.
27. Please see Page 7 for details!!
Camp Wool Hits The Road this
fall 2012! The store will be open
while I am at Shelburne!!!
Nov 10-18—Hooked in the
Mountains XVI—Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT. Post cards
in the store. Over 450 works of
Hooked Art; More than 20 Vendors; Guest Speakers, Silent Auction, Special Package Tours and so
much more—A must see show!!!
FMI– www.gmrhg.org.
Christmas Prelude in the Kennebunks! December 1—December
8 We have started planning for our
Camp Wool Christmas Prelude
Open House which will be Sat.
December 1 . We have two 1/2
open while I am away.
day classes schedule dwhich are
Hook-In Save The Date: April 27 noted in this newsletter. We will
& 28.—Sat. &/or Sun. 2013. We have lots of goodies to eat, cider
will accept reservations for that
and other treats as well as a few in
hook-in in mid-January 2013.
store specials to include 20% off
Classes: We have a few new
Penny Rug and Punchneedle Patclasses on the schedule this quar- terns. Take note that there are
ter including a second primitive
atleast 10-15 Craft Fairs within a
rug workshop that our hook-in
5 mile radius of the store on Dec
guest Tom McNerney will teach
1 . Well worth a visit. Also note
and a fun 2nd 3-D wool class by
that on Friday night Nov. 30
Donna Bayliss to make a neat
wool Christmas tree! Free dates there is a fantastic tree lighting
this fall/winter were hard to come ceremony in downtown Kenneby thus our schedule is a little
bunkport.
New Website Available Soon! I
was hoping to have this ready by
the printing of this newsletter but
its not quite there! Look for our
new and improved site to be ready
in November! This leads me to
mention that I still will not have
ordering functionality from the
site although this site will allow
me to do this in the future. I
know many of you live far away
and that makes it hard to shop.
Know that I am very sensitive to
wanting to support you and you
are welcome to call us here at the
store and we are happy to ship!
Going to an on-line shopping format is a big step that frankly I am
reticent to take. My original vision was to have a great place to
visit with the best service possible. The new site will have lots
more photos of the patterns we
carry and other things like new
items etc. I will keep you updated
if we make a change.
We thank you so much for your
support over this year and hope you
can visit us this fall or over the holiday season! Don’t forget to drop a
hit to your friends and relatives that
we have gift cards! All they have
to do is call and mail out!! Take
care. LeAnn & Mark Hodgson —
Camp Directors (P.S.—Check out
New Products on last page—New
Tall Camp Wool Mugs and snip/
thread minders!)
Inside this issue:
General News—Classes & Shows for Fall/Winter
Classes for Oct—Dec (Also one early notice for February
Shop Hours & News Snipettes
Pages:
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Oct—Dec Classes —Call the Store to Reserve a Spot!
Open Rug Hooking—Two
Evenings a Month
(Wednesday Evenings) — 3 hours
(Min. 3 Up to 8 people per
session)
This class is intended to get a few of
us together and work on our projects. Light Instruction will be
available including: color planning,
finishing techniques, hooking techniques etc. Come on in anytime
after 5:00!
Beginner to Advanced/
Open Penny Rug class— (By
Appointment ) — 1.5—2 hours—
Teacher—LeAnn
(1 to 1 or up to 3)
Just for this fall/early winter while
Janet is out I will be teach you how
to penny rug! We will teach you
the basics in a quick 1-2 hour session. Mornings only. Cost: $20.00.
Cost: $5.00 a session—pay as you
come. Note: A minimum of 3 attendees are required to hold an individual session.
Pre-registration is Required:
Please talk to me in advance to register. Each class will be held if a
minimum of 3 attendees is met!
This class does not require payment
upfront.
Dates:
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Oct. 17 & 24
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Nov. 7 & 28
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Dec. 5 & 19
Time: 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Pre-registration is Required:
Please talk to me in advance to register. This class does require payment upfront.
Mornings are available—timing TBD but generally 8:30 AM to 10:00 unless
alternatives can be found.
Please call the store to schedule.
Time:
Dates:
TBD based on scheduling.
Fun Local Rug Hook-In — Alfred Maine—Nov. 9-11, 2012
I know many of you reading this are aware of a really fun rug hooking retreat located in nearby Alfred, Maine. However
I also know that many of you have not so here is some information! Ethel Hills has run this retreat located at the Notre
Dame Institute in Alfred, Maine for 25+ years! This 1-3 day rug hooking retreat (you can attend 1 day or all three!) is
held twice a year. There is on-site room accommodations with many arrangements available. Costs can range from
$30.00 (Sat. only) to $140 for Friday afternoon through Sunday. FMI: Please contact Ether Hills—473 Winnacunnet
Rd., Hampton, NH 03842-3808; 603-926-6370; 603-557-4089 (cell); [email protected]
Note: For other events in Maine please refer to our local ATHA Tin Pedlar website:
www.mainetinpedlar.org
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Customer “For Sale” Bulletin Board!
I get many questions about how and
where you can sell wool craft related
items (i.e. frames, cutters, wool etc). We
have had great success selling so give
it a try! Here are the details:
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Description will be written on an
index card and you can also bring a
photo to post (I can take photo and
print if you need it) or leave your
item here.
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Items can be posted for an unlimited period of time.
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NO COST! There is no charge for
postings. (exception: 5% deduction
if you allow item to be charged.)
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The transaction is between you and
the interested party. Camp Wool
will collect funds on your behalf if
you desire.
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We could use some used cutters!
If you have one to sell, please
consider listing—we have buyers!
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Currently we have a few floor
frame for sale… they go fast and
new items come often so check it
out!
Feb Class Advance Notice—Call the Store to Reserve a Spot!
Intermediate Rug Hooking 3
-Day Workshop—Feb 22, 23
& 24—2013
“How to Hook a Primitive Rug
using Extra Wide Strips”
Teacher: Tom McNerney
(Minimum 4 up to 10 people)
Tom has been hooking for 30+ years
and has taught many students over
the years. Newly retired, Tom is
once again able to teach and share
his wealth of knowledge on how to
hook using extra wide cuts. Tom will
show you many techniques relative
to using wide cuts to make a fun and
interesting primitive rug. He will
also share his knowledge of dying,
drawing patterns and many other
tips on color etc. that you can apply
to your project. You will be able to
bring your own project to class and/
or we have patterns here at the store
including many of Tom’s patterns
that work well for extra wide
(Size 9+) cuts. Please call the store for
more details or questions regarding the
project you would like to bring.
What you need for this class: You will
need to bring all the usual items you use
for hooking (i.e. your frame, scissors
etc). Note: A rug hook that will allow
you to hook wide cuts is recommended.
We will have hooks on hand for you to
try and/or purchase if you choose. Any
hook with a large/wide shank is a good
candidate for extra wide cuts.
Cost of class: 3 days of instruction is
$115.00. Snacks will be available during
class. Lunch is optional. You may bring
your own and/or we will have a menu
from a great local shop that we can order from. Lodging is on your own and
it is still busy season so you will want to
make reservations as soon as possible.
We have negotiated a special 10% off
rates at the Betty Doon Motel when you
mention Camp Wool. Costs vary based
on room features. The Betty Doon is
located in Ogunquit Maine about 10
miles from the store. Please call me at
the store and I can get you more information. Note: A credit card number or
check for payment of this class is required to reserve a spot. Your card or
check will not cashed until the minimum attendee level is met. Refunds
will only be granted if we can find a
substitute attendee once the minimum
attendee level has been reached.
Thank you for your understanding.
Date and Time for this Class:
Day 1—Friday, Feb 22, —10:00
to 5:00 PM
Day 2—Saturday, Feb 23, —
10:00 to 5:00 PM
Day 3—Sunday, Feb 24— 9:00
to 3:00 PM
Example of a Wide Cut Rug made by
Tom.
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Oct—Dec. Classes—Call the Store to Reserve a Spot!
Bring a Buddy OR One-toOne: Beginner (or Restart)
Primitive Rug Hooking
Class (1-2 people per class)
I will help you or you and a friend
get started (or restarted) into the
world of rug hooking. This format
allows us to move at a good pace
and cover all the basics of rug hooking. At the end of the session you
will be able to hook using basic skills
and techniques that will allow you
to finish your projects and beyond!
Free follow-up visits to help you
finish your rug including instruction on binding off your rug!!
What you need: You will be able to pick
from a large group of small projects (wool
& linen backing included) that I have here
at the shop.
Cost of class: Instruction plus the project is $75.00 for each person. In addition
you will need a hoop (I carry for $29.00)
and a hook (I have hooks for $8.00) or you
can bring your own. You will pay for class
at signup. Materials (hook and hoop) can
be paid for at time of the class as needed.
please note that I can host this class on
any given week as follows:
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Monday Days
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Monday Evenings
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Tuesday Days (Morning Preferred)

Friday Nights and Sunday Mornings
Please call the store to discuss dates
and times!! I look forward to introducing you to the world of rug hooking!!
Dates and Times for this Class:
Rather then publish an array of dates
Oct.—Dec. Classes—Call the Store to Reserve a Spot!
Beginning Punchneedle—
(Up to 4 people per class)
In this class you will learn how to
punchneedle. You will be able to
choose your pattern from those I
carry in the shop and we will get you
on your way!
What you need for this class: You
will need to have a 3 strand punchneedle (I carry at the shop for $20—
$22.00) and a hoop large enough for
the pattern you select. Hoops are
$2.50 to $4.00 at the shop or bring
your own.
Cost of class: Instruction is $20.00.
Paid at time of sign up.
December:
Sunday, December 9—10:00 to 12:00
Noon
You will also need to purchase a pattern ($8—$15 plus the cost of
thread).
Dates and Times for this Class:
Camp Wool Class Sign Up Procedure
Camp Wool has established new polices as it
pertains to attending classes. These new
policies are intended to create a positive and
fair process respecting everyone’s investment
in holding our classes.
Unless otherwise stated in the class description, the following policies for classes will
apply:
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All classes will be paid in full at the time
of registration.
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Once the minimum class size has been
met, no refunds will be given should you
cancel. If no minimum is mentioned in
the class description, then the class will
be held even if 1 person. No refunds will
be given on these classes should you
cancel.
If the minimum class size is never met, a
full refund of the class fee will be made
promptly (we will arrange pickup or
mail out).
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Classes cancelled for weather will be rescheduled. If a reschedule date is not found,
a refund of the class will be given. We will
make our best effort to find a reschedule
date that meets everyone's schedule.
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Classes cancelled by the teacher will receive
a full (or proportionate) refund and paid
promptly.
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Classes may be paid with cash, credit, gift
cards or check.
Camp Wool— Gazet t e
Oct—Dec. Classes —Call the Store to Reserve a Spot!
New Wool Quilt “Block and
a Half” of the Month
Class— (May—Sept. 2012) Teachers: Janet Allen and
LeAnn Hodgson
(Minimum 3 Up to 8
people)
to bring the wool necessary to complete your
project. Amount of wool varies by project.
Janet and I can help you select wool and/or
bring some from your stash!
Cost: $125.00 for 5 sessions - Pattern will be
an additional $38 to $48.00 dollars depending
on which quilt you make ($48 for quilt in
This class is sold out for the Fall/
Winter!
We have a new fabulous sample
of a wool Quilt by Blackberry
Primitives (Photo at right) as well
as 5+ other quilt block patterns that you can
make during this 5 class series.
photo). Or bring your own quilt pattern!
Bring your Own Lunch.
What you need for this class: You will need
Pre-registration is Required: Refer to page
5 for signup policy.
Dates:
Time: 10:00 AM to 3 PM
Oct.—Sept. Classes —Call the Store to Reserve a Spot!
Beginner to Intermediate
working with wool.
birds or owls.
3-D Stiching — “Owl Pincusion Class” — Half Day
Workshops (Two total)
In this class you be making a cute
whimsical owl. Use him to decorate
for Halloween , fall or use him as a
pincushion. He would also make a
great addition to your collection of
Included in this class will be the wool (if
the same wool is not available I will
substitute with something
close), candle stick, feathers, fiberfill,
hot glue, needle, floss, and directions
so you will be able to make more on
your own at home for gifts. What you
need for this class: You only need to
bring to class your small sharp scissors and
the rest will be supplied. Cost: $60.00—
Includes instruction and all materials
needed to make the project. Dates and
Times For Class:
Teacher: Donna Bayliss of By the
Bay Needleart
(Minimum 4 Up to 8 people
per session)Donna established By
The Bay Needleart in 2004. Since then
she has kept herself very busy designing cross stitch designs for wholesale
distributors and instructing at industry
shows as well as numerous retail shops.
Her passion is in 3-dimensional stitching which includes stumpwork and
Moved to Sat. January 19
First class 9:00 am -12:30 PM
Or
Second Class 1:30 to 5:00 PM
Camp Wool— Notice on Mailing of this Newsletter
Due to the high cost of printing and mailing I am no longer able to support the mailing of this newsletter. If you have an
e-mail address please contact the store and I will add you to our automatic e-mail list. You can also download this from
my website at any time. Note: I will mail hook-in registration forms on request. Please contact the store if needed!
Thank you for your understanding! LeAnn —Camp Wool
207-967-6022; [email protected]
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Oct—Dec. Classes—Call the Store to Reserve a Spot!
Oct—Dec. —Call the Store to Reserve a Spot!
Beginner to Intermediate
3-D Stiching — “Holiday
Tree & Bird Class” — Half
Day Workshops (Two total)
Teacher: Donna Bayliss of By the
Bay Needleart
(Minimum 4 Up to 8 people
per session)
Donna established By The Bay Needleart in 2004. Since then she has kept
herself very busy designing cross stitch
designs for wholesale distributors and
instructing at industry shows as well as
numerous retail shops. Her passion is in
3-dimensional stitching which includes
stumpwork and working with wool.
Class Description: In this class you
will learn how to make a 12inch
feather tree. This includes the
metal base, dowel, wire, berries or
rose hips, and florist tape, along
with all directions so you can make
more of these cute little wool trees
at home for friends and gifts. These
would also be beautiful in different
colors for other Holidays like
Easter, Halloween, or just to decorate with at home for all of the seasons.
What you need for this
class: Sharp scissors for cutting
into the wool, approx a 1/4 yard of
wool, please make sure this is prewashed to make it as dense as you
can so the edges will not fray, and
you will need to have the wool precut into strips 1 ¼ inch wide and as
long as you can cut them. Also a
bottle of all purpose glue such as
Aileens will be needed. Glue will
also be made available for purchase at the store if you need it.
Along with this class will be included a tiny bird for your new tree.
You will be given directions, wool,
feathers, fiber fill, jewelry findings
and other supplies to make this gorgeous tiny red bird.
.Dates and Times For Class:
Saturday Dec 1
First class 9:00 am -12:30 PM
Or
Second Class 1:30 to 5:00 PM
Cost of class: $65.00 for instruction, some materials—including tree
base. Wool not included. Paid at
time of sign-up.
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Oct—Dec. Classes—Call the Store to Reserve a Spot!
Beginner Needlefelting
Needlefelted Christmas Ornaments — One/half Day
Workshops (Two total)
Teacher: Pat Labrie
(Minimum 3 Up to 8 people per session)
This is a perfect
class to learn how
to needle felt while
making some fun
Christmas orna-
ments! You will make two cookie
cutter ornaments, two stockings, a 3
-D Christmas tree and a wool fleece
angel. All wool, needles to make a
total of six items is included! A few
goodies to decorate your
items
Ages 10 & Up ok with a paid adult to
oversee. Note: Needles are sharp
and care is needed. Disclosure—Camp
Wool is not responsible for
associ-
accidents
ated with
needle
felting.
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Oct—Dec. —Call the Store to Reserve a Spot!
Penny Rug Workshop with
Denver Pattern Designer
Kathy Gaul! Partridge Ornament!
Beginner —Teacher: Kathy
Gaul
(Minimum 5—Up to 8 people
in class)
Class Description:
Wool Christmas ornaments
are really fun to make (and
give away!), and this one is a
bit crazy with the
“feathered do” that this
partridge is strutting!!! I
hope this “pearing” together
of a partridge and a pear is
a whimsical way for you to
recall the Christmas season,
and the song that we seem
to all know and love. Thank
you for choosing a Meetinghouse Hill Designs original
to add to your Christmas
ornament collection
.Saturday
October 27
Class 9:00 am -12:30 PM
PM Session may also be made
available based on signups.
What you need for this class:
You will want to have a sharp
pair of scissors, glasses—to see
small stitches and any other sewing goodies you like to use.
Come to the store to see the
beautiful sample Kathy has created! Photo at right!
Cost of class: Instruction $45.00
plus $10 for kit. (Total $55). Paid
at time of sign-up.
Date and Time for this Class:
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News Snipettes
Camp Wool
www.campwool.net
169 Port Road, Suite 21
Kennebunk, Maine 04043
Phone: 207-967-6022
E-mail:
[email protected]
Your Southern Maine
Rug Hooking, Braiding,
Punchneedle and Penny Rug
Supplier!
….. .. Camp Wool
Expansion—Group Seating Available — If you or a
group would like to use this new space to hook (sits 10 comfortably), just
give me a call. It is free to use! Looking for a rug repairer referral: I get
numerous requests to repair rugs but don’t have a referral. If you know of
someone please let me know so I can pass on. Please note that I have a great
referral for braided rug repair so just give me a call and I can pass on her
name and contact information New Rug Finishing—Need to have your rug
bound? —Well we are now offering that service here at the store. Includes:
surging, binding with/without yarn. Call the store for a quote and/or bring
your rug in for consultation. (Does not include old rug repair). …… Buying
Wool: I will on occasion buy wool from individual sellers. If you or someone you know has a stash that you would like to sell, please give me a call.
Buy prices will depend on quantity, condition and quality. …… Confessions of a store owner: Ok time to confess, I was born late…. I am often a
few minutes late to open the store and I am sorry for that. I keep trying to
get better but I am not always successful. So 10:15 is a good time to arrive
just in case! Special Closed Dates: I will be closed on Monday, Decem-
ber 24. 2012.
Be Happy!
New Products! Great new books, punchneedle patterns and 100’s
of new penny rug and cross-stich patterns are now in! Also new
tall ceramic mugs and thread minders with our camp wool logo
are now in. They make great gifts for your friends (or you)!
Open Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Closed:
Tuesdays & Sundays
Special Closed Dates for fall/winter are: Monday, December 24. Call ahead if you are in the area on a Tues. or Sunday. I might
be able to meet you at the store.
Camp Wool
169 Port Road, Suite 21
Kennebunk, ME 04043
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