May 2014 Lorna's Laces Limited Edition Release

It's been almost a year since the "Red Wedding" shocked us all, and now Game of Thrones Season 4 is in full swing! We couldn't help but celebrate this staff-favorite (or guilty pleasure) with another Westeros-themed color... And this year it's "Fire and Blood", the words of house Targaryen! Created especially for you by Kristen, our KAL designer, this Lorna's color was intended to fit its namesake to a tee - and we think it's perfect! If you could have read our e-mails back and forth with Beth at Lorna's about this one you would have died laughing! The conversation went something like this:

Kristen: "It's pretty, but I think it needs to be a bit bloodier."
Beth: "Ok, you want bloody? I'll give you bloody!"

And bloody is what we got! Rich shades of deep red and eggplant purple mixed with fiery shades of orange and rust, this color couldn't be more fitting for the ruthless house of Targaryen.

Along with this special color, Kristen is hosting another Mystery Knit-A-Long to make a stunning lace shawl inspired by Daenerys Targaryen, using two skeins of Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock. This MKAL will have a slightly different format from our past MKALs (it's going to be even better!), so be sure to check out all of the details in this week's post on the JBW Blog! The MKAL kicks off Sunday, May 4th.

"Fire and Blood" is now available in all of your favorite Lorna's Laces yarns, Bijou Basin Ranch's Bijou Bliss yarn, and gorgeous yarn bouquets and fabric bouquets as well!

We've got several MORE new gift ideas for mom this Mother's Day! (Moms, don't forget to tell your friends and family to check these out!) First up, could these Rauma Flower Pots be any more adorable in the gorgeous hand-made wooden yarn bowls that you can use again and again!?!?
Next, we've taken luxury to the next level with our gorgeous Filatura di Crosa Superior and Nirvana Bouquets! With enough yarn to make a stylish boxy top, designed exclusively for us and available in four sizes, these bouquets are both stunning AND soft... Jimmy has been wearing hers nonstop!

For the Tosh fans out there, we've created new Madelinetosh Dandelion Bouquets featuring Tosh's brand new Dandelion yarn (think Tosh Merino Light with a smidge of linen!) Every bouquet contains three hanks of Dandelion in complementary colors that are sure to make Mom's day. Once Mom is done admiring her lovely bouquet she can use the yarn to make Ripple Effect, a beautiful 3-color shawl designed by Rachel of Unraveled Designs. And in case you missed them earlier, we also have our Cascade Spring Gift Baskets ready to go! This one includes enough Cascade Ultra Pima to make the Rose Trellis Lace Vest and is arranged in a cheerful tote, perfect for on-the-go gift giving!

With all this talk about Mother's Day, the May birthdays may be feeling a bit left out - but take heart: We've crafted these birthstone bouquets especially for you! For the yarn-lover, we have birthstone bouquets using scrumptious Swans Island EcoWash DK. May's color is Emerald, so these small and large versions are perfect for anyone who is celebrating a birthday in May - or who just loves green! Each bouquet also includes a set of Birthstone stitch markers from Anna Bee, which are great for keeping your place in the Silver Birch Cowl, an exclusive cowl pattern designed by Swan's Island.

Fabric aficionados will love the May Fabric Bouquet! The sleek vase contains 8 Emerald-hued fat quarters from various Westminster Fabrics designers and is adorned by 2 yards of grosgrain ribbon, making it both beautiful and practical. Feeling the urge to use those fabrics immediately? Look no further than the project bag pattern designed by our very own Jeanne to use 2 fat quarters. Best of all, the pattern comes free with the bouquet, so you can gaze at the beauty of your bouquet or put it to use. The choice is yours!

Noro Nadeshiko & Mossa: 20-30% Off!
Good deals on Noro yarns are always exciting, which is why we were thrilled to receive the discontinued Mossa and Nadeshiko yarns in stock at such a great price! Mossa is fun and textural, with a mossy appearance reminiscent of a boucle, due to its fuzzy and closely coiled fibers. Nadeshiko combines decadent angora with wool and silk for a dreamy bulky-weight result! Both of these yarns are gorgeous and truly unique in that distinctly Noro way you know and love!

Filatura Di Crosa Ci Piace & Jenny: 34-60% Off!
Have you jumped on the arm-knitting bandwagon? Then the soft and bulky Ci Piace yarn from Filatura Di Crosa is perfect for your next project! Two balls will make a nice size chunky cowl that is fun to knit with your arms or big needles! If funky fur is more to your taste, Jenny from Filatura Di Crosa is the perfect faux fur for all of your novelty trim needs! Make a furry lining for a knit or crocheted hat or use it as trim on a scarf or cowl. Any way you use this fun fur is sure to add some pizzazz to your accessories!

Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Prints & Riva: 35-40% Off!
Score some great deals on Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Print and Riva this month! Rialto DK Print is comprised of super squishy 100% Extrafine Merino Superwash - perfect for kids garments and accessories, or projects you want to be easy to care for. Available in fun self-striping colors, Rialto DK Prints are sure to jazz up your next simply designed project! On the chunkier side, Riva is a winter staple that has recently been discontinued. It's wonderful for bulky winter accessories, so be sure to grab some before it's gone!

Plymouth Europa Tweed, Covington & Vizions: Now 50% Off!
Plymouth is making room in their warehouse for all of their new fall stuff, so we are reaping the benefits of great discounts and passing them on to you! We have more Europa Tweed and Vizions, as well as a new great Egyptian cotton yarn for summer - Covington! Europa Tweed is a great wooly staple, while Vizions is a drapey linen blend, just the thing for summertime items. Covington is a stunning cotton with lots of sheen making it awesome for all of those summer projects you've been planning! Grab some of these great deals now before they are gone for good!

Gringnasco Merinogold: 45% Off!
Looking to bulk up your stash with something that is versatile and basic? Then check out the Grignasco Merinogold! This 100% Extrafine Merino Superwash yarn is a DK weight, making it the quintessential yarn for year-round sweaters and accessories. Available in tons of beautiful colors, Merinogold is a great way to stock up on high quality yarn for future projects at a great price!

Clover Velvet Circular or Straight Needles: 20% Off!
Clover's high-end bamboo needle line is now available for a great price! These lightweight circular and straight bamboo needles are highly polished with a petroleum-free finish that makes them smooth as velvet. Light and flexible cables are seamlessly attached for a smooth join, making your knitting experience as easy as can be. Now these awesome fixed circular needles are available in select sizes at 20% off!

New displays are always on rotation in our retail shop, but this one may have to stay for good! Doesn't this rainbow of Cascade 220 make you want to start a new project?!?!?

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