Welcome to The Bird’s Nest Knit & More, LLC
We are happy you stopped by to visit. We are are a small, locally owned, fiber arts shop. While the shop itself may be small, we are big on selection, service and smiles. We carry a wide range of fiber hobby supplies sure to suit your interest and price range.
We are located at:
115 S. Side Square
Macomb, IL. 61455
(309) 313-2826
**Although we currently do not offer online sales, it is still possible to have items shipped to you. If you would like to place an order, please contact us directly to arrange shipping.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/birdsnestmacomb to see beautiful and fun projects done by our customers. You will also find information on upcoming classes, MAL’s, play days or special events.
LESSONS/CLASSES.
If you would like to get started with knitting, crochet, spinning, wool applique or needle felting; please call to arrange a time and we will be happy to get you started. We are available during normal business hours to accommodate one on one (possibly two) at no charge. We do on occasion hold after hours, fee-based classes for larger groups.
YARN & FIBER
We carry a nice selection of yarns in a wide range of pricing and fiber content. If you are interested in spinning or felting, we also carry a limited supply of roving and blending fibers. Some of the current yarn brands we carry are:
Blue Sky Fibers: Woolstok (50g hanks) (limited supply – while they last)
Cascade: Cascade 220; 220Superwash; Alpaca Lace; Cherub DK; Cherub Chunky; EcoAlpaca/Pure Alpaca; Heritage; Heritage 6 Handpaints; Nifty Cotton effects and Splash; and we have a limited stock of Hampton and Ultra Pima
Circulo: We currently stock a few colors of Aussie but plan to expand into crochet thread and cone goods in the hopefully near future.
High Prairie Fibers: Odyssey(formerly Walkabout) – DK weight Corriedale yarn hand-dyed by a Midwest (Iowa) fiber artist
King Cole: Selection varies from season to season and is limited to stock on hand or by special order
Noumea: Hand dyed yarns by a local indie dyer (Rushville, IL)
Patons: Canadiana (due to recent mill changes we will most likely no longer be stocking this product so they are limited to remaining stock on hand)
Premier: Everyday Anti-Pilling; Cotton Sprout Worsted, Puzzle
Sirdar: Jewelspun Ombre, Jewelspun Aran, Jewelspun with wool, Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky
Skacel: HiKoo Madrona and Sueno Tweed
Snow Globe Yarns: – Hand dyed yarns by a local (Dallas City, IL) indie dyer
Symfonie: Viva variegated, Luna solids, Terra variegated
Urth Yarns: Uneek Fingering (while supplies last)
NEEDLES, HOOKS & NOTIONS
With brands like ChiaoGoo, Knitter’s Pride (now KnitPro), Susan Bates, Boye, Prym and more; you are sure to find what you need. If there is anything we don’t have, we will do our best to find it for you.
NEEDLEWORK
We stock the entire color line of DMC 6-strand floss!!! If you have a preference for hand dyed or custom floss, we may be able to order those as well. We stock a limited amount of patterns and stitching fabrics but are happy to order just about anything you need. We also stock a nice selection of Jack Dempsey Needle Arts stamped embroidery patterns, Design Works cross stitch kits and John James needles. **We carry some of the basics for punch needle and we are now stocking a limited number of wool applique kits. If interest is high enough we will begin to stock individual supplies as well.
JUST FOR FUN
If you are looking for a gift for the fiber hobbyist in your life, we offer gift certificates and unique, hobby related “fun stuff”. We also have a Maker’s Market for those looking for ready to go handmade gift ideas.
FIBER THERAPY
Fiber and friends, what better therapy could there be? LessonsWednesday and Saturday mornings are group “hangout” days. Come join us and share your latest project and see what others are up to. There is coffee, tea most of the time snacks.
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TRIBUTE
The Bird’s Nest was lovingly named in memory of my mother-in-law whose name was Byrda (but most referred to her as Birdie). She loved all things cooking and crafting and often encouraged me to try new things. I hope to share that same encouragement and enthusiasm with others so they might feel as welcomed as she always made me feel. So drop by and see us at “The Nest” and get started on your next project.