With our weather getting wet and dreary — just how we like it — it’s high time for you to score a new wool cap, a lovely scarf and some awesome fingerless gloves.

Lucky you, the Seattle Weavers’ Guild is holding their annual sale starting starting tonight at St. Mark’s:

Hours vary by Day:
October 22, 2009 5pm – 8pm
October 23, 2009 10am – 8pm
October 24, 2009 10am – 5p

Bloedel Hall (lower level) at St. Marks Cathedral 1245 10th Ave E Seattle, WA 98102-4323

The sale will showcase one-of-a-kind hand-crafted items, including towels, rugs, blankets, tapestries, exquisite jewelry, accessories for pets, children’s items, handmade cards, woven paper art, household goods, hats, bags, wall art, jackets, scarves, wraps, batik and shibori decorative items, sculptural basketry, handspun hand-dyed yarns along with weaving and spinning tools. There will be daily demonstrations of weaving and spinning. Proceeds from the sale are used to fund the guild’s volunteer outreach program and to bring talented practicing artists to Seattle Weavers’ Guild to educate both its members and the public in their art. Parking is free.

For more info visit www.swg-sale.com.

Happy scarf hunting. And kudos to the guild for their excellent use of punctuation. Seattle Weavers’ Guild, indeed!