Jan 6, 2011

Ewe ‘n Me a purl of a knitting shopBy Kathy StrongMyDesert.com

Eunice, Eugenia and Euphoria, the Ewe ‘n Me life-sized mascots, are just one indication you have stepped into the welcoming, new La Quinta knitting emporium.

Owner Pam Campbell and husband Jim converted the nearly 1,600-square-foot shell in the Costco center into an inviting spot for knitters, novice and experienced, to relax and learn new techniques.

“My husband, Jim, a design consultant, designed the entire store,” Campbell said. “His art, his colors are all over the store. He had the huge photos of ewes blown up digitally. Jim’s paintings line the walls.”

A sitting nook with ruby walls and a matching sofa is a spot for a private retreat or for visiting spouses. The long center table for knitters was lacquered and stained and overhung with a beaded chandelier. A small room for one-on-one private instruction is also available. Even the bathroom is exceptional.

“This is a lady’s bathroom,” Campbell said. “It has copper and brass plating and glass iridescent tile.”

Campbell points out that the walls, covered in bins of brightly dyed yarn, are practical as well.

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