Miss Babs Blog

Miss Babs Blog

Yarn and... Molasses?

Helen here...    My family has always been slightly different in our pastimes. Writing stories, knitting, silversmithing, woodworking, antique photographic processes, exercise, we've tried it all. My younger sister's latest...

Yarn and... Molasses?

Helen here...    My family has always been slightly different in our pastimes. Writing stories, knitting, silversmithing, woodworking, antique photographic processes, exercise, we've tried it all. My younger sister's latest...

Albers Cowl in Yummy Fingering Toes!

Veronica here... I've just finished something new and easy and fun. It's Ann Weaver's Albers Cowl, and it's just perfect in Yummy Fingering Toes. It's all garter stitch, perfect for...

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Albers Cowl in Yummy Fingering Toes!

Veronica here... I've just finished something new and easy and fun. It's Ann Weaver's Albers Cowl, and it's just perfect in Yummy Fingering Toes. It's all garter stitch, perfect for...

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Here We Go Up Again

Well, we've been putting this off for a while, but the time has finally come that some of our yarn prices need to be adjusted upward.  This decision was forced...

Here We Go Up Again

Well, we've been putting this off for a while, but the time has finally come that some of our yarn prices need to be adjusted upward.  This decision was forced...

New Colors for Spring 2013

I'm pleased to announce several new monochrome colors for Spring 2013. You can see them first this weekend at Stitches West, in booths 726-825-823! First, we have some sophisticated neutrals, shown here...

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New Colors for Spring 2013

I'm pleased to announce several new monochrome colors for Spring 2013. You can see them first this weekend at Stitches West, in booths 726-825-823! First, we have some sophisticated neutrals, shown here...

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All Aboard! Miss Babs 2013 Knitting Tour

We've had a blast on the 2012 Knitting Tour, and are now pleased to invite you to join us on our second year of the Miss Babs Knitting Tour! We don't want to...

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All Aboard! Miss Babs 2013 Knitting Tour

We've had a blast on the 2012 Knitting Tour, and are now pleased to invite you to join us on our second year of the Miss Babs Knitting Tour! We don't want to...

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Not Yet Winter...

As the year is drawing to a close, we are busy.  Here is Wurm in Biker Chick and Blackbird Yummy 2 ply on the needles and almost finished! Here is...

Not Yet Winter...

As the year is drawing to a close, we are busy.  Here is Wurm in Biker Chick and Blackbird Yummy 2 ply on the needles and almost finished! Here is...

It's nearly time ...

The 2013 Knitting Tour is nearly here! 2012 has been a wonderful year of armchair travel, exploration, and of course knitting!   In the spring, we visited the Seychelles Islands...

It's nearly time ...

The 2013 Knitting Tour is nearly here! 2012 has been a wonderful year of armchair travel, exploration, and of course knitting!   In the spring, we visited the Seychelles Islands...

Christmas is Coming!

(N.B. To keep this post to a decent length, and also because it is Babs' blog, I will limit the projects I mention to those using Babs' yarn.) I am...

Christmas is Coming!

(N.B. To keep this post to a decent length, and also because it is Babs' blog, I will limit the projects I mention to those using Babs' yarn.) I am...

The Leaves Have Fallen, But the Year is Not Over!!

I used to think that when the leaves had fallen, that the year was pretty well done!  But we have lots left to do this year!! NYC Trunk Show Next...

The Leaves Have Fallen, But the Year is Not Over!!

I used to think that when the leaves had fallen, that the year was pretty well done!  But we have lots left to do this year!! NYC Trunk Show Next...

Where the...?

[caption id="attachment_1249" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Don't even ask![/caption] Now that we are back in the studio after Rhinebeck and SAFF and a few well earned days off, we have discovered how...

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Where the...?

[caption id="attachment_1249" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Don't even ask![/caption] Now that we are back in the studio after Rhinebeck and SAFF and a few well earned days off, we have discovered how...

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October 2012 - Shows and New Introductions!!

It's been awfully quiet here on the blog...because so much has been happening that there simply hasn't been time to write!!  But here's what is Happening!!   Rhinebeck! and SAFF!...

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October 2012 - Shows and New Introductions!!

It's been awfully quiet here on the blog...because so much has been happening that there simply hasn't been time to write!!  But here's what is Happening!!   Rhinebeck! and SAFF!...

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The Summer Season

The berries are coming in...love that! Farmer's Market is open...love that!  It's been 100-plus degrees in 2/3 of the US...don't love that!  The heat makes me remember other really hot...

The Summer Season

The berries are coming in...love that! Farmer's Market is open...love that!  It's been 100-plus degrees in 2/3 of the US...don't love that!  The heat makes me remember other really hot...

Summertime!!

[caption id="attachment_1184" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Yesterday's done blooms and today's getting ready to open![/caption] This is one of my favorite times of year....I absolutely adore Spring when the greens come on...

Summertime!!

[caption id="attachment_1184" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Yesterday's done blooms and today's getting ready to open![/caption] This is one of my favorite times of year....I absolutely adore Spring when the greens come on...

Small Business Grant Application

  What's this grant we are applying for??  Well Chase has a grant program where 12 small businesses will be awarded $250,000 to help their businesses fund major improvements with...

Small Business Grant Application

  What's this grant we are applying for??  Well Chase has a grant program where 12 small businesses will be awarded $250,000 to help their businesses fund major improvements with...

Something to Think About

Memorial services and funerals are often difficult to attend emotionally for me, since it serves to remind me of the other people I have lost in my life.  Last week...

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Something to Think About

Memorial services and funerals are often difficult to attend emotionally for me, since it serves to remind me of the other people I have lost in my life.  Last week...

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