The holidays are less than 6 months away! Is your stash ready for present making? If you need to stock up (or just buy yourself something pretty!) you can use the sales and coupons at the craft stores to save money. The weekly Crafty Coupon Roundup makes it easy!
Many of these sales only last through the weekend, so be sure to click on the name of the store for current prices if you’re shopping next week! Make sure too that you know your craft store policies – many take competitor’s coupons, and this can really pay off! Please note that the JoAnn and Craftsy links in this article are affiliate links - but that doesn't change your prices at all!
Save money on yarn this week at…
Michaels
On the site, enter your zip code to get the coupons for the store closest to you. This week I got a coupon for 40% off one regular priced item. Be sure to check your receipts – there are usually coupons printed at the bottom. Michaels has a mobile app with available coupons as well, so be sure to download that if you can. Sign up for the email newsletter, and Like Michaels on Facebook for more coupon opportunities.
The new yarns are in! It was so exciting to see the bins full again at our local store. They've even got Red Heart Unforgettable in several colors - that was impossible to find just a few months ago! Advertised sales include Sashay and Pirouette, both 2 for $8, and Lily Sugar'n Cream is 4 for $5.
The current flyer has a 40% off any regular-priced item coupon good though July 13, as well as a 40% off coupon good July 7-13. And if you have a student ID, July is Student Discount Month - you can get 20% off! The back of the upcoming flyer for July 14 - 27 includes a 40% off one item coupon and a 15% off your total purchase coupon, both good July 21 - 27. But open it up and Wow! It's Coupon Commotion time again, July 14 - 20 - and thre are 4 different coupons you can use on yarn - all 50% off! There are also usually flyers inside the front door of the store, so always check the basket on your way in.
To get another Jo-Ann coupon, click the logo above, and at the bottom of the page under Shop, click on Store locator. Enter your zip code (if it doesn’t already show your nearest store). When you get the results, click on “More Store Information” and a link to a coupon will pop up. On the website there are more coupons, but they change quickly so check there before you shop. Be sure to sign up for the emails, their mailing list, text alerts, get the app, and Like Jo-Ann Fabrics on Facebook for even more deals.
Current sales include 25% off all Deborah Norville yarn and Lion Brand Homespun for $4.99. Starting July 14th, sales will include Caron One Pound and Lion Brand Pound of Love for $6.99; Bernat and Lion Brand Baby Yarns at 25% off; and Lion Brand Vanna's Choice for $2.99. If you’re shopping online, be sure to check out all the Sales & Promotions on Joann.com, including their Web Exclusive Sale!
Hobby Lobby has the usual printable coupon for 40% off any regularly priced item. There is an iPhone app and a new Android app that include the same 40% off coupon and ad info, and also have a feature that let you check gift card balances. You can now get the same savings on your non-Apple/Android smart phones by visiting m.hobbylobby.com and showing the cashier the coupon on your phone.
On sale through July 13thth, you'll find I Love This Cotton for $2.66 and Yarnology Knit and Crochet Tools and Notions for 25% off.
Craftsy
Craftsy offers some great online crochet and knitting classes, as well as sewing, baking, and now fine arts! And they're now offering FREE Mini-Courses, which you can check out by clicking here. You can learn more about yarn, brush up on your knitting skills, learn to sew bags (great for linings!) and more!
There are over 40 yarns on sale at Craftsy right now, at up to 70% off. The most popular ones on sale this week include Cascade Cherub Aran, Spud & Chloe Sweater Yarn, Cascade Heritage, and Manos del Uruguay Wool. There are some amazing art yarns and deals on the new Lion Brand Heartland and Amazing, so be sure to browse! This is a great way to try those yarns you could normally only get at a local yarn store or grab a great
deal on an old favorite.
Herrschners
Great for international shipping - they ship to dozens of countries! Get on their email list for notifications when they update their sales.
On the Yarn Sale page at Herrschners through July 17th, it's Favorite Afghan Yarns, with 15 different afghan kits on sale! Yarn sales include Herrschners Worsted Weight, Herrschners Whisper Soft, and Premier Ever Soft Yarn for $1.99; Caron Simply Soft and Homestyle Yarn for $2.99; Premier® Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted for $3.49; and Patons New & Improved Canadiana,Sundance Metallic Frill, and Patons Décor for
$3.99.
Over on the Hot Buys page, there are eight more yarns on sale. This week you'll find Universal Bewilder for $0.99; Stitch.Rock.Love Sheep(ish) for $2.29; Red Heart Stitch Nation Washable Ewe and Universal Yarns Fibranatura Cottonwood for $2.49; Premier Kitten for $2.79; Red Heart Team Spirit for $3.29; Premier Primo for $3.49; and Red Heart Super Saver Chunky for $4.29.
ACMoore
ACMoore is remodeling their website, with online sales coming in 2014, So now to look at the coupons and sales, click on Weekly Ad in the top menu, and then you can toggle between the Weekly Ads and the Coupons tabs. This week's coupon is for 50% any one regular priced item,expiring the 13th, and they've got a coupon for the same dates that gives you 500 extra bonus points on the Rewards Card for every $25 spent!
Advertised yarns on sale this week include Caron One Pound and Lion Brand Pound of
Love 2 for $12; Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Caron Simply Soft, and Bernat Super Value 2 for $5; and Patons Pirouette for $5 each.
Shopping online? Another great alternative to the above is Smiley’s Yarns, as well as Knitpicks, and WEBS. I've also heard lots of good buzz lately about Deramores, and they have both US and UK sites, with great shipping rates! Additionally, many manufacturers,
such as Lion Brand, take orders directly. And they often run sales - sign up for their emails to keep up. And if you are lucky enough to have a local yarn store, be sure to shop there too if you can - small businesses need our support!
Did you score a great deal on yarn and want to brag? Please share in the comments, and share this roundup with all your crafty friends – there’s plenty of savings to go around! If you do decide to shop online at Craftsy or JoAnn Fabrics, the links on their names above are affiliate links, and I'd love it if you went there through my links - it's an easy way save money and support Moogly at the same time!
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