The Village Laine Yarn Raising

A project in Ajax, Canada by Carolynn Prior & Cheryl Topitsch
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Creation of a warm and welcoming place for folks to be inspired creatively with yarn and fibre, whilst sipping a tea or latte.
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Backers: 119
Average Pledge Per Backer: $93 CAD

Funded: $11,076 CAD of $7,500 CAD
Dates: Aug 14th -> Oct 13th (60 days)
Project By: Carolynn Prior & Cheryl Topitsch
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Latest News

Wow! What a way to end!

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We are wrapping things up today with a FANTASTIC result! THANK YOU to all our backers and supporters - it really means so much that you lent your support. We are pleased to announce that our second Kickstarter-backed yarn order is in and it's for a... (Read More)

We're getting ready to roll!

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
As our campaign wraps up this weekend we are looking forward to next steps. We know that this is the first Kickstarter project for some of you so you may be wondering: what next? After the campaign ends we will be in touch with you shortly to collect... (Read More)

Wow! We did it!

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We made it to our stretch goal! We are thrilled! Today was a red-letter day with the opening of the shop with a FANTASTIC reception. It was busy all day, and so many people felt the yarn love!  Thank you to our community!   (Read More)

Wow! 100 backers!

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much! We've hit 100 backers! We are pleased to announce that the shop is just about ready for our Grand Opening on October 1st! It's going to take us a little bit longer to get our e-com site up - we are aiming for launching that in... (Read More)

Stretch goal!

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We are just gobsmacked at the level of support for our campaign and want to thank all the backers! We are busy getting everything ready for our bricks-and-mortar and website opening October 1st.  We are setting a stretch goal of $10,000 - and when... (Read More)

WAHOO!

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Cheryl and I are thrilled to announce that we have made our target! Thank you so much to all our backers - from the first bunch, to the ones today that brought us up and over our target, and all the folks who supported us in the middle! Stay tuned... (Read More)

Another milestone!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Our last backer put us over 90%! And what is so exciting is how many folks chose to receive our subscription boxes. We can't wait to send you what we've planned. This week we confirmed our fourth dyer for our all-Canadian 2020 boxes!  Things are... (Read More)

We've hit 50 Backers!

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! Thank you for all the support and backing. Today we hit our 50th backer (and 51st as I write this). We are so appreciative and can't wait to continue to build the Village Laine community with your help. This week saw the renovations to our store... (Read More)

Thanks to you, we're nearly 2/3s of the way there!

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all our backers. What a week! Cheryl and I are working hard behind the scenes to get everything ready for the shop. We officially start our lease September 1st and that will allow us to get our space into the welcoming and... (Read More)

Wow! We are more than 50% to our goal!

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much to all our backers! We are a little more than half-way to our goal in such a short time. This speaks volumes about how supportive the fibre community can be. Thank you from our hearts for supporting our venture. May we ask that you... (Read More)

Incredible start! We are on our way!

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you very much for all the backers who have launched us off to a very good start! Yarn-y people are the best!  (Read More)

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