Anacortes also has many events that go on in this town over the course of the year, including the Garden Art Fair in April, the Waterfront Festival in May, Shipwreck Day in July, the ever popular Oyster Run in September to the St. Nicholas Celebration in December.

Lois Slotemaker owned the shop for 15 years before turning it over to Kristi.  Lois still plans to help out and also do a little teaching for Kristi.  Kristi was not only a valued customer to Lois, but also worked at Tesoro, a local refinery.  Kristi plans to bring the shop up to speed with the latest technology for her website, stock, inventory and purchasing.  Kristi has always loved the idea of a “window” campaign and has big plans for the store display windows.  The shop not only caters to gals that knit and crochet, but also to the gals that do needlepoint and cross-stitch.  She is very proud of her complete Rainbow Gallery.  She says that the store is also a resource for the quilters and their embellishment needs.  The stores yarn selection is definitely wide and deep.

Kristi herself loves to knit the felted bags.  She loves the Cascade 220 line for their lovely color selection.  She also loves to knit the occasional sweater but says making the shop her own is a main priority at this point.  

On your travels, if you are planning on a trip to the San Juans, please stop by Ana-Cross Stitch before catching a ferry.  Anacortes is a wonderful spot and so is Ana-Cross Stitch, and I know Kristi will be glad to see you!