Amazon Prime happens ONCE a year - 48 HOURS of prime deals for yarn and craft lovers.

To save you time I am starting to share the best deals for yarn and craft lovers as it is launched!

I'm sure you have a few questions concerning the day but don't worry, scroll down for all the deats below.

AMAZON PRIME DEALS FOR YARN & CRAFT LOVERS

WHEN IS AMAZON PRIME DAY?

It all starts at midnight PT (Pacific time) on Monday, July 15th and runs through July 16th!

STEP 1 - register for amazon prime

AMAZON PRIME DAY - 30 day trial

Yes, you need to be a Prime member to SHOP-A-LOT, BUT here is the good news:

You can sign up for a 30-day trial, do your shopping and decide to have and hold or cancel afterwards.

How much does Amazon prime cost?

Amazon Prime subscription costs $12.99 per month or $119 per year.

Prime is just *$5.99/month for qualifying customers in select U.S. government assistance programs such as holders of the EBT card, Medicaid card holders and students. *subject to confirmation of eligibility.

may i share my prime benefits with someone?

You may share your benefits with your household - get all the details here.

STEp 2 - how to get alerted on deals

There are various ways to stay updated on deals:

1. In the Amazon App, go to notifications / Settings / Notifications and turn on "Personalized Notifications" (necessary for all notifications);
2. In the Amazon App, go to Settings and open "Prime Day deals on July 15 & 16";
3. Type "sneak peek" in the search bar, click on Prime Day Sneak Peak and click "watch his deal";
4. Set a reminder with Alexa;
5. Get alerts to know when your deal is about to start.
   "In the top left app menu, tap "Today's Deals", then the "UPCOMING" tab. Find a deal that you want and tap "Watch this deal" to get notified when it starts."
6. Install the Amazon Assistant browser extension to your browser for Chrome, Firefox and Safari and:

• get alerts to deals you're following;
• a comparison of Amazon's prize to other site's;
• add items from another shopping site to your Amazon wish list with a click.

• Check out Prime Day launch deals here
• Save up to 30% on getting College Prepped
• Save up to 30% on school essentials
• Save up to 15% off fashion brands
• Save up to 30% on household essentials
• Save up to 20% on Stone & Beam Furniture
• Save up to 25% on snakcs

Step 4 - check price history

Check the price history of any item you are about to purchase, using the following :​​​​

• Comparison on the Amazon Assistant browser extension;
• A site called Camelcamelcamel (copy Amazon URL into their search bar)
• Keepa or
• PriceBlink

​tune into the free music concert's replay

Tune in to see Taylor Swift performing live with Dua Lipa, SZA, Becky G, and host Jane Lynch. Presented by Amazon Music, exclusively for Prime members.

Replay available - here.

prime day deals

Here follows the details of awesome deals - please note more will be added as the deals are being launched:

craft deals

SEWING

• BROTHER Serger
• SINGER heavy duty Sewing Machine

• SINGER | | Quantum Stylist 9960 Computerized Portable Sewing Machine with 600-Stitches Electronic Auto Pilot Mode, Extension Table and Bonus Accessories, Perfect for Customizing Projects - full review available

• SINGER | 7258 100-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine with 76 Decorative Stitches, Automatic Needle Threader and Bonus Accessories

• Sewing Kit Tools - all inclusive travellers kit

• All Purpose Sharp Scissors

KNITTERS & CROCHETERS

• Needle Arts Caddy
• Lion Brand Yarn 641-104 Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Bonus Bundle Yarn, Russet

• Lion Brand Yarn 828-301 Shawl in a Ball, Moonstone

• Lion Brand Yarn 150-202 Fishermen's Wool Yarn, Birch Tweed

• Lion Brand Yarn 792-219 Homespun Thick and Quick Yarn, Sandstone Stripes

• Lion Brand Landscapes yarn

• Lion Brand Shawl in a Cake yarn

• Lily Cotton n Cream Cone yarn

• Lion Brand Comfy Cotton blend yarn (ideal for summer knits a nd crochet)

• Bernat Velvet Yarn

• Bernat Baby Blanket yarn

• Bernat Blanket yarn

• 20 Skeins Baby Soft Turkish La Mia Cotton yarn

• Yarn Tote Organizer - cover and divider

journaling / crafting / scrapbooking

• Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, 12 Count

• Quick Dry Paint Pens - all surfaces

• Premium Glitter Paint - all surfaces

• Acrylic Hobbby Paints

• Glow-in-the-Dark Paint

• Puffy Fabric Paints

• Liquid Watercolor Paint

• Black Page Scrapbook Album 10 x 7inch

• Mixed Media Sketch Pads

• Watercolor Real Brush Pens by Sophie's Art Supplies

• 48 Rolls Washi Tape Set

• Arteza Oil Paint tubes

• L'émouchet Dual Tips Art Animation Twin Marker Pens with Carrying Case

• Gorilla Hot Glue Gun

• DAS Air Hardening Clay - terra cotta

• Hanging Gift Organizer

• Fine Journal Planner Pens

• Bath Bomb Makers Mold & Supplies Kit

• Elmers Rainbow Slime Starter Pack

• A4 LED Light Box Tracer

EMBROIDERY

• iShyan Embroidery Floss Thread
• 63 Colors Brother Embroidery Threads

Brother 5 x 7 Embroidery Machine - at almost $150 off, it surely is a bargain!

VINYL CUTTERS & SUPPLIES

• Cricut Maker Included in the exclusive Cricut Maker Bundle: Cricut Maker, Knife Blades+Drive Housing, Single Scoring Wheel Tip+Housing

• Cricut Explore Air 2 Viny Cutter - Fuschia

• Vinyl Transfer Paper 12" x 12" roll

• ARTEZA Self Adhesive Vinyl Sheets, 12"x12", Matte White, Pack of 50

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• Holographic Opal Craft Vinyl

• Cricut Beginners Bundle (Tools & Accessories)

is amazon the only shop going crazy on the 15th & 16th of July?

Nope.

Others have decided to follow the leader:

• Walmart will be hosting an online sale as from July 14 and runs through July 17.  On top of that, they'll offer a free 2-day delivery on orders of $35 or more;
• E-bay prepares for a crash sale with loads of special prizes (as from 15th July to 22nd July)
• Target's Biggest sale of the summer starts July 15 through 16th.

Online only.

​Deals on top national & exclusive brands from home and clothing to kitchen appliances + more.  No membership required.