Feneex owner Francelise Dawkins (left) and Ashley Gardner, who owns Common Thread, (top) are planning a combined grand opening event for their respective new stores this Saturday.

Check out Dawkins' fabric arts studio (30 Beekman St.) and Gardner's expansive yarn collection (55 Beekman St.) during the event from
4 to 7 p.m. Saturday.

Food, drink, door prizes and discounts can be found at Common Thread. Customers can also participate in an interactive community fiber collage project.

Check this story on the new businesses from last month.

For more information, call the stores: Common Thread at 583-2583; Feneex at 698-3711 or go to www.francelisedawkins.com.