Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Pattern naming contest!

I have two knitting patterns with very uncreative names. Please submit your name ideas for the following patterns:
The winner will receive a free copy of the pattern and 15% off a skein of Flock Bransonas wool/silk worsted weight yarn. Winners will be posted on our Facebook page and on our blog.

By submitting your idea you are giving Mariah Amine Couture, LLC permission to use the name and understand that you will not have any claims to proceeds coming from the patterns.

To submit a name please reply to the original blog post (http://mariahamine.blogspot.com/2011/12/pattern-naming-contest.html). Replies to other locations may not be seen.

Saturday, December 17, 2011



We carry Flock Bransonas yarns. These commercially spun yarns are hand-painted in Staunton, VA. June, who paints the yarn has the best sense of color and her variegated and semi sold yarns are incredible. Stop by and see all the beautiful colors.

Yarns we carry include, but are not limited to:
60% Wool/40% Silk (Worsted)
50% Alpaca/50% Wool (Worsted)
75% Wool/25% Nylon (Sock yarn)
100% Silk (Fingering)
50% Wool/50% Silk (Lace)
80% Alpaca/20% Silk (Lace)
60% Kid mohair/ 40% Silk (Lace)
100% cotton (Worsted)
100% Bamboo (Fingering)
51% Cotton/ 49% Bamboo (Worsted)



Saturday, November 5, 2011

Featured Gifts:

For a child For a friend For a special someone
Loi Lamb Ribbon Necklace Hand-Woven Silk Scarf
Loi Lambs make a perfect gift for any child.
They also make wonderful reading pillows.
These ribbon necklaces come in many different
colors and make great gifts!
Hand-woven with fine silk thread to create a
luxurious and light weight scarf
Price: $60.00 Price: $24.00 Price: $140.00

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Time to Knit

The cold weather is almost here and it is time to get out your knitting or learn to knit.

 I have just added two knitting classes to the calendar!

Learn to knit:
This class starts at the very beginning. You will learn the basics of yarn and needles as well as how to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off (everything you need to get started).  You will also learn how to create a few different stitch patterns using knit and purl stitches. The class is made up of 3 sessions. Each session is 1.5 hours long. This class is limited to 4 students, so don’t wait to sign up.

November 13, 20, and 27th 
12:30-2:00 PM


Intro to lace knitting:

Have you knitted as a million plain scarves and want to make your work a little more interesting? This class will introduce you to lace knitting. You will learn the basic stitches used in lace and get started on a lace scarf. Don’t let the word lace scare you, this pattern is made from worsted weight yarn and is knitted on size 8 needles. The class is 2.5 hours long. Class limited to 6 students.

November 20th
2:30-5:00 PM

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Fall is here

Fall is here and new items are arriving.
Stop by and check out all the new fall items!

Friday, July 15, 2011

Social Knit Night

Don't forget to stop by tonight for Social Knit Night!

6:00-8:00PM
Mariah Amine Couture

112 South Wayne Ave.
Waynesboro, VA 22980

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Social Knit Night

Don't forget to come out tomorrow night (Friday) for Social Knit Night.

6-8 PM

112 S. Wayne Ave
Waynesboro, VA

Everyone Welcome!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Hand Sewing Class


Have you ever wished you knew how to do basic hand sewing, (sewing on a button or hemming a pair of pants)? Now is your chance to learn. Mariah Amine Couture is offering a two hour beginner sewing class this Sunday June 5th from 12-2 PM. Stop by the boutique at 112 S. Wayne Ave to sign up. Registration deadline is June 4th, so don’t wait.  

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Social Knit Night

Social Knit Night
May 20, 2011
6:00-8:00 PM

Grab your knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch, or other hand craft and head on over to Mariah Amine Couture.  
Hang out, socialize, and make some progress on those projects. 

Everyone welcome!

112 South Wayne Ave.
Waynesboro, VA 22980

Featured Items

Featured Items

May 19, 2011
Green Paisley Sundress Cracker and Dip Set Hand-woven Alpaca Blanket
This green paisley sundress is the perfect addition to any lady’s summer wardrobe. Never have your crackers scatter all over the place again. This pottery set is perfect for anyone who entertains. This blanket is hand-woven from 100% Alpaca yarn. It is extremely soft and warm and makes an incredible wedding gift.
Price: $197.50 Price: $60.00 Price: $250.00

Friday, May 13, 2011

Featured Items:

Featured Items

May 12, 2011
Hand-Turned Pens Graceful Designs Note Cards Hand-Crocheted Shirts
These pens are hand-turned from both wood and acrylic. They make terrific gifts! These note cards are printed locally in Harrisonburg, VA from original
water color paints by Hannah Girotti of Staunton, VA.
These exquisite shirts are hand-crocheted from 100% cotton yarns.
Price: $20.00-$60.00 Price: $10.00 for 6 Price: $50.00-$75.00

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Featured Items:

Featured Items

April 14, 2011
Black and White Skirt Pink and White Skirt Polka Dotted Skirt
100% Cotton
Fully lined
Machine Washable
Sizes: XS,S,M,L
100% Cotton
Fully lined
Machine Washable
Sizes: XS,S,M,L
100% Cotton
Fully lined
Machine Washable
Sizes: XS,S,M,L
Price: $75.00 Price: $75.00 Price: $75.00

Friday, March 11, 2011

Featured Items:

Featured Items

March 11, 2011
Backroads Neve Secrets of the Blue Ridge
Backroads
Plain Folk and Simple Livin'

By Lynn Coffey
Neve
Virginia's Thousandfold Man

By Frances Scruby
Secrets of the Blue Ridge
Stories from Western Albemarle

By Phil James
Price: $20.00 Price: $24.95 Price: $29.95

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Featured Items:

Featured Items

March 5, 2011
Leash/Collar Sets Silk Pin Bootlaces
Express your pet’s unique style with these colorful matching
collar/leash sets.
This pin is created by wrapping very fine silk thread.
The result is stunning. The Perfect accessory to dress up any coat lapel or bag!
These bootlaces are creatively crafted from recycled grocery bags.
They are extremely strong and durable as well as eco friendly.
Price: $45.00 Price: $20.00 Price: $8.00

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

New Skirt Class

I have just added a new skirt class!

Spring is just around the corner! Wouldn’t you love to update your skirt collection? Sign up now for our spring skirt class. Learn how to make your perfect A-line skirt. In this class we start at the beginning and your will learn how to make your own skirt pattern and then we will walk you through the process of making your skirt. You will learn how to put in an invisible zipper, how to hem your skirt, how to line your skirt, and how to put on the waist band. This class is taught in two, three hour sessions. $75

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Featured Items

February 26, 2011
Wall Quilt Wine Bag Photo Note Card
This beautiful wall hanging will add spring cheer to any room. Dress up your next bottle of wine. Wine bags make great gifts! Make someone you love smile, send a beautiful flower (photograph) and a personal note.
Price: $267.00 Price: $20.00 Price: $4.80 or
6 for $27.00

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

New Facade


Thanks to Hightech Signs, Mariah Amine Couture now looks like a downtown boutique.


Stop by and see the new facade!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Featured Items

February 17, 2011
100% Bamboo Yarn Alpaca Blanket Hand Painted Silk
Flock Bransonas Hand Painted 100% Bamboo Yarn

480 yds, 5.5-6 St/in,
#4-6 needles
Hand woven luxury alpaca blanket. Hand painted silk scarf, available in
several colors.
Come see them all!
Price: $27 Price: $250 Price: $25

Friday, February 11, 2011

Featured Items:

Featured Items

February 11, 2011
Earrings Long Pearl Chain Ammonite Shell Necklace
These earrings are a perfect Valentine’s Day present.

Pink glass hearts with crystals and sterling silver
Green glass hearts with sterling silver
Pewter hearts with crystals and sterling silver
Red crystals and sterling silver

Hand wire-wrapped fine silver chain with freshwater pearls
and hematite. One of a kind.
A fossilized ammonite shell is hand-set in sterling silver
and surrounded by pearls, moonstone, labradorite, and tourmaline. The neckpiece is woven with
fine-silver wire and fastens with a hidden double magnet clasp. One of a kind.
Price: $12 each Price: $72 Price: $260

Saturday, February 5, 2011

YARN


We have just gotten in some absolutely delightful new yarns in every color imaginable. Come on by and see them for yourself.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Classes for Sunday February 6th

The Registration Deadline is Tomorrow for Basic Machine Sewing 1 and 2.

Basic Machine Sewing 1

Two hour class to introduce you to a sewing machine. Learn how the machine works, how to use different stitches, how to sew a button hole, and how to put in a basic machine hem. $30
Next class offered on 2/6/11

Basic Machine Sewing 2

This 2 hour class is for beginner sewers, who already have a basic understanding of how the sewing machine works. In this class we will focus on seams. You will learn how to do several different kinds of seams as well as how to create curved seams. By the end of this class you will have enough basic sewing knowledge to start working on projects. $30
Next class offered on 2/6/11

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Featured Items
Ribbon, Chains, Pearls, and a Bow Red Adventurine Necklace Ribbon and Pearl Necklace
A tangle of Swarovski pearls, freshwater pearls, and base metal and fine silver chain dangle from ropes of twisted and torn silk taffeta. Red Adventurine and Sterling Silver Large "pearl" beads are woven in torn strips of silk taffeta
Magnetic closer
Price: $60 Price: $39 Price: $52

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Valentine's Day 
Sale
February 1-14
All jewelry and cottons bags are on sale
In Store Only

February Events

Basic Machine Sewing 1

Sunday, February 6, 2011
12:00-2:00PM
Registration deadline 2/5/11


Basic Machine Sewing 2

Sunday, February 6, 2011
2:30-4:30PM
Registration deadline 2/5/11


Throw Pillow Class

Sunday, February 13, 2011
12:00-3:00PM
Registration deadline 2/12/11


Knit Night

Friday, February 18, 2011
6:00PM-8:00PM


Basic Hand Sewing Class

Sunday, February 20, 2011
12-00-2:00PM
Registration deadline 2/19/11


Skirt Pattern Making Class (4 sessions long)

Sunday, February 20, 2011
2:30-5:30PM
Other sessions 2/27/11, 3/6/11, 3/13/11 all from 2:30-5:30PM
Registration deadline 2/19/11

Friday, January 28, 2011

Featured Items:

Berry Mountain Lane Hokie Afghan Dog Collars
Photographed with 4x5 film field view camera in Lykens Valley, Pennsylvania
19.5 x 23.5" photograph matted to 26 x 30"
Framed in Palladio walnut
This Afghan is hand knitted out of very chunky yarn to create an extremely thick and warm blanket.
20% wool, 80% acrylic
Machine washable and dryable
These stylish dog collars are decorated with fun ribbons. We have lots of styles so come on by and look at all the wonderful options.
Price: $395 Price: $100 Price: $20

New Artist Joel Anderson

Joel Anderson is an incredible photographer and I am happy to announce that we now have two of his master pieces available for sale. Come on by and check out Joel's photographs. He not only has a wonderful eye for photography, he also is extremely skilled in developing and framing. Joel develops each image and builds a custom frame for each item.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Featured Items:
Sock Bag Felt hat Sterling and Crystals
This attractive little bag is perfect for your smaller craft projects. Two sets of straps keep double pointed knitting needles from shifting or breaking. These felt hats are hand knitted and then felted to create this stylish look. They are made from 100% wool which makes them extra warm on these cold days. This bracelet is made from sterling silver and crystals. It is perfect for a Valentines surprise.
Price: $40.00 Price: $29.95 Price: $39.00

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

New Artists

Mariah Amine Couture has two new artists. Come on by and check out our new Jewelry by Linda Morris and our new felted hats by Georganne Booth.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Featured Items
Hand Painted Yarn Felt Pin Ultimate Bag
60% wool/40% silk
280 yrds, 5-5.5 st/in
#6-7
These cute felt pins can be put on a hat, bag, or lapel. The possibilities are endless! The perfect travel bag!
Pockets everywhere!
Removable inner bag!
Folds up when not in use!
Price: $25.00 Price: $15.00 Price: $190.00

Animal Hat

Fobs (Key Chains)

Bookmark Cards
Infant and youth animal hats, keep those little heads warm this winter.

Cat, Dog, Bear, and Bunny
Add a touch of style to your keys with these fun key chains. Hand-woven bookmark note cards, give a little gift with your holiday notes.
Price: $22.00 Price: $8.00
3 for $20.00
Price: $8.00

Hand-Woven Silk Scarf

Ribbon and Pearl Necklace

Recycled Bag
Hand-woven with fine silk thread to create a luxurious and light weight scarf Avant-garde French wire ribbon and pearls. Open closer. One of a kind. This adorable bag is made 100% from recycled materials.
Price: $140.00 Price: $72.00 Price: $60.00