Since we launched in 2004, we’ve worked hard to provide an ever-expanding collection of products that meet the needs of knitters and crafters as well as travelers, business people and busy moms, which is why we’re so excited about our brand new Urban Collection! We’re launching the collection at TNNA’s NeedleArts Market June 12 – 14, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio and can’t wait to see the reaction.
Designed to appeal to men and women, the Urban Collection debuts with two unisex styles — the Messenger Bag and the Hip Holster — constructed of durable, PVC free materials that are animal friendly and luggage quality. The larger of the two bags in the collection, the Messenger Bag features an interior lined with padding to protect cell phones, tech gadgets and laptops and features gun metal accents and adjustable shoulder straps to make the bag ideal for work, school and travel.
The unique Hip Holster bag features a unisex design and urban sensibility. With dual functions as a belt attachment and a shoulder bag with an adjustable shoulder strap, the Hip Holster is made from luggage-grade nylon canvas for extra durability, making it ideal for airport and city travel and people “on the go.” Designed with the needs of knitters in mind, the Hip Holster easily organizes and transports small projects or gadgets including wallets, cell phones or passports.
Both bags will be available in two colors, peacock and black. The Messenger Bag will retail between $69 and $79 and the Hip Holster between $39 and $45 and will be available online and at retailers nationwide in early July.
The staff at the shelter were expecting our arrival and they were helpful and willing to introduce us to some of their dogs that they thought might enjoy or especially appreciate a sweater. We all hope that the promise of a gifted handmade dog sweater to go along with the dog who needs a home might just sweeten the deal for a potential pet owner…. After all, who can resist a well-dressed mutt!
So many faces just like these ones staring from the inside of their cages- and they all just want to come home and be loved.
And here are some cuties wearing their brand new sweaters!
Above is “‘Pinky”. She’s super sweet and we all fell in love with her. The shelter employees believe she was a victim of being restrained with wire as evidenced by the circumferential scars around her ankles. Pinky is about 2-3 years old and would make a great addition to a home with space to play. We hated to see Pinky go back in her cage, but she was hard to miss in her bright new sweater- hopefully her new owner will find her soon.
And then back in her cage she went- hopefully not for long.