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Changes

2/8/2016

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Last week was a whirlwind.    It’s a new year, time for a change, so we’ve been morphing the shop.  We now have a cosy seating area in the front of the shop for drop-ins to hook by the window and look out over our beautiful town.   

We also have the library set up so come on in, sit and peruse my collection of rug hooking books and magazines.  I was surprised at how many publications I have, but then I’ve been collecting for 16 years so it is only fit that there be volumes of volumes. There are antique books to boot, a few you may never have seen, so check them out!

We moved the coffee/tea station next to the stairs, and close to the sitting area so it is easy to grab a warm cuppa to sit and check out the books or hook for a bit.   We have a few more things to shift but our old backs and knees were the worse for wear so we left a few things for this week.  The boys are downstairs right now changing out the sales desk for the one in the back room.     It has shelves in front to put merchandise, much more practical and just another spot to adorn with colour!

By request, we now stock all the colours of Heritage and Regal, Brigg’s & Little 2 Ply yarn along with all the dyed skeins Shane does at the shop.   It’s a cornucopia of colour everywhere.    

We’ve also been working on a shopping cart for the website.  We’ll have it up and running as soon as possible.  I've had a quick look around and I believe we have more inventory on our website than any other rug hooking shop.   Pages and pages of wool, patterns and all kinds of extras.  If it's in the store, it's on the website!  We try to have different items and great variety to pick from, we are never stagnant, always coming up with new and exciting things to keep us fresh.   

We launched free shipping for the month of February.  It's the month of love and at Encompassing Designs, we really love our customers so we are passing it on. We believe we are nothing without you!  Our American friends can not only have free shipping, but the exchange rate is in their favour so everything they order is a big sale!

For local shoppers we will soon have our loyalty card.  As soon as it’s back from the printers we’ll be handing them out with abandon.   What fun!

So is our little area cosy looking to sit and hook or peruse a book?  I'm having the center table cut down to make a coffee table so come and put your feet up!


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We now stock Brigg's & Little, Heritage and Regal 2 Ply Yarns
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26 Comments
Anne
2/8/2016 01:32:05 pm

Really enjoyed my visit on Saturday. The shop is looking great, you have done a wonderful job with it and I love the cozy area in front to sit and hook.

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Adena
2/8/2016 01:41:20 pm

Love it. AND a loyalty card - woohoo!

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Andre
2/8/2016 01:43:24 pm

What a happy, warm and inviting space! You constantly keep things fresh Christine. It is always so much fun to visit your shop.

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Jeanette
2/8/2016 02:22:11 pm

Will the loyalty card be available for long distance shoppers? I live in Ontario and love your shop but can only visit when we vacation in Nova Scotia so have to be satisfied with shopping on line.

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Pam
2/8/2016 02:22:40 pm

Looks great Christine!

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Janet
2/8/2016 02:28:49 pm

Wow-what a wonderful,inviting place to be You guys do such a great job.Glad to see you have added all the yarn.

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Suzanne
2/8/2016 03:01:47 pm

Looks awesome. I wish I was in a location to drop in but shipping is quick.

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Ginny zinck
2/8/2016 03:57:33 pm

I won't want to go home after hooking looks sooooo cosy.

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elaine allerton
2/8/2016 04:36:09 pm

Christine,,, how much is your new briggs and little yarns, please? Your new cozy spot looks amazing,,, wish I lived closer,,,,,😊

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Patsy
2/8/2016 05:03:37 pm

Wow lots of nice changes! I can't wait to come and sit a spell. I love your shop. It's so bright and cheery and welcoming. See you soon !

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Carol Henker
2/9/2016 10:47:05 am

Your shop looks so inviting! I am loving everything I order from you, and appreciate the quick service and quality of your wares. It's on my bucket list to get there someday; certainly to your shop and a visit to Mahone Bay. Hi from Alberta!

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Shelley
2/9/2016 11:09:43 am

Can I please be a Hooker in the window!

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Starr
2/9/2016 11:10:26 am

Pictures of your shop so fabulous! I'll be ordering soon so of those goodies.

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Susan Doyle
2/9/2016 11:11:12 am

Well done! Love it, & very pleased with the Briggs & Little yarn. Will be visiting in March.

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Maggie Bathory link
2/9/2016 11:11:22 am

I love your quaint hooking nook. And if I lived nearby, I would want to pop in and visit. All of your changes are welcoming. Wishing you more continued success with your shop. Cheers!

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Barb Murray
2/9/2016 11:12:06 am

Lovely,such a change ....Shop, relax, Shop.

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Janice Smith
2/9/2016 11:13:07 am

I haven't been in since summer and the cottage closed...I love your room... I have a few Xmas gift cards so I will see you in the spring..

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Audrey John
2/9/2016 11:13:51 am

Very warm and friendly cosy corner.

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Lucille Whynot
2/9/2016 11:15:02 am

It looks so nice and comfy! Well done!

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Kathryn
2/9/2016 11:16:08 am

What a pretty and bright shop!

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Susan
2/9/2016 11:17:28 am

Oooh loving this!

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Elaine
2/9/2016 11:18:41 am

It looks so very cozy, lovely! Wish I lived closer,,,, thanks for answering the free shipping question in this blog,,,,, thanks,,,, new website sounds great!!

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Della
2/9/2016 11:19:19 am

Oh nice Christine!

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Chris Hay
2/9/2016 11:20:45 am

Beautiful! and loyalty card to follow!

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Karen
2/9/2016 11:21:25 am

So pretty and cozy.

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Josee Thibault
2/9/2016 11:22:29 am

I love your store it's beautiful And inviting.

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