OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
	Hello everyone! This week our sale is 20% off all regular priced giftware. (In stock only)  We don’t offer this sale very often, so take advantage when you can! We have so many nice items in our giftware dept. Here are just a few: “Wind & Willow” cheeseball/soup mixes, Demdaco angels, new Gooseberry Patch cookbooks, signs, jewelry, candles, cards, frames, prints, clocks, wreaths, accent pieces and too much more to mention. Stop in and check out our giftware dept. and save 20%!! In stamps/scrapbooks, coming Sept. 25 “Stamping with Floral Flourishes.” This class will include the major “set” in the cost of the class. You will each have your own stamp set to create 3 cards. Grab your friends and scurry to this class with a flourish! ATTN. STAMPERS - SAVE THE DATE - FALL STAMPING PARTY, OCT 14! More details will follow later. In beads, longer necklaces seem to be the rage lately. Stop in and see our models featuring longer necklaces. Our bead department. offers something for everyone. In cross stitch, we have a new model to show you. It’s called “Beauty Is” by La-D-Da. It is very antique looking, and the saying is beautiful. To view this, go to  http://www.countryneedleworks. net/images/beauty_is_S5300004.jpg In yarn, we have some new Comfort DK yarn from Berroco in beautiful Fall colors. We also have Comfort yarn in worsted weight in the new Fall colors. Everyone  loves this yarn!  We also have the new “Great American KIDS  Afghan” for you to see. This is so sweet. It has little pockets that open up with treasures. Kids would love this afghan! To view this, go to http://www.countryneedleworks. net/images/great_american_kids_afghanS5300007.jpg To view a close up of the “pockets”, go to http://www.countryneedleworks.net/images/open_flaps_S5300009.jpg Would you like to knit a sweater but you’re afraid you won’t know how? We are offering a new class called “Introduction to Sweater Knitting”. This starts with a baby sweater so it’s not so intimidating. To see details about this class, go to “classes” on our website and click on “Introduction to Sweater Knitting”.     Don’t forget to check out our “Service Projects” on our website. You all have been so generous. We received more prayer shawls, paper for cards for the soldiers, and a beautiful blanket for “Linus”. Wow! We really can make a difference. Thanks to all of you! If you are interested in helping too, just click on the following link http://www.countryneedleworks.net/serviceprojects.html Our recipe this week comes from Diane, who has worked here many years. She said this is a delicious meatball recipe and works well for potlucks!.  It’s called “Hearty Meatball Casserole” Ingredients: 1 ½ (one and one half) lbs. Lean ground beef 3/4 (three fourths) cup regular oatmeal (do not use quick cooking oats) 1 cup evaporated milk 1 tablespoon dry minced onion 1 teaspoon salt ½ (one half) teaspoon pepper 1 cup catsup ½ (one half) cup water 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 6 ingredients and form 8 large meatballs. Place in a round 2 quart casserole. Combine the remaining ingredients to make the sauce and pour over the meatballs. Bake uncovered for 1 ½ (one and one half) hours. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Sauce thickens as it cools. Serves 6-8.   Hint - Place baking potatoes in at the same time for an effortless dinner. Enjoy!    Classes coming soon: Learn to Knit Class - Mon., Sept. 8, 6-8:30pm   $16.00 plus supplies Punch Needle Primer Class - Wed., Sept. 10, 10-11:30am OR Wed., Sept. 17, 7-8:30pm .   $15.00 plus supplies Introduction to Sweater Knitting Class - 3 weeks  - Wed., Sept. 17, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, 6:30pm         $40.00 plus supplies Any questions or comments, please call us at 616 457 9410 or email us at sales@countryneedleworks.net You may visit our website at www.countryneedleworks.net for pictures and descriptions of classes. Store hours: Mon. Thru Fri. 9:30am-9:00pm Sat. 9:30am-5:00pm Closed Sunday