Rowan Yarns Digital Magazine Rowan Winter Newsletter 2018 | Page 10

RETAILER FOCUS ……………………… 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 – 10 ROWAN CAST-ON COTTAGE