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Cast-On Cottage &
Needlepoint Garden
USA
The minute you walk in the door of Cast-On
Cottage and Needlepoint Garden you are met with
a beautiful array of yarns, hand-painted needlepoint
canvases, threads, knitted samples – and oh, yes the
laughter and chatter from several tables of knitters
at the back of the store! Always a welcome place to
“hang out”, owner Theresa Giordanengo values the
community her shop has fostered where knitters
learn from each other as well as her very skilled and
accomplished staff.
Theresa started her career after graduating
from college driving a UPS (United Parcel
Service) package truck, following her degree
in Merchandising and Marketing. It was her
foundation for 31 years at UPS where she eventually
served as Vice President of government sales.
Having “knit forever” Theresa loved the inspiration
and creativity that knitting provided, especially
as a balance to the demands of her career. After
retiring from UPS and moving to Atlanta, Theresa
purchased Cast-On Cottage from its previous
owner in May 2007, eventually relocating the shop
to its current location in a beautiful building in the
wooded outskirts of Atlanta.
every day has a “different personality!” Creating a
community of knitters where they can mingle and
gather has always been a goal for Theresa; it’s what
she loved about visiting her local yarn store when
she lived in Washington, DC and kept her inspired
with knitting.
Theresa has grown the inventory and selection of
Rowan yarns since she purchased the business, and
it is now a core brand within the shop. She relies
on Rowan’s reputation for excellence and quality,
sharing that she always felt Rowan was “real yarn”
that had a cache about it. Her customers continue
to love it’s inspiring designs that are classic yet at the
same time high fashion.
Alpaca Classic and Baby Cashsoft Merino DK have
recently been added to the line up of Rowan yarns
at Cast-On Cottage. Much loved Kidsilk Haze,
Felted Tweed and Softyak DK are staples in their
southern climate, which has been known to get a
snow storm or two in the winter months!
860 Marietta Highway,
Roswell,
Georgia 30075
Cast-On Cottage holds classes every day of the week
– they love working with new and experienced
knitters alike. Customers often show up early to
socialize and enjoy the company of other knitters –
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