This has been a year of celebration for us at Miss Babs, having achieved 20 years in business. This is also a year when we have been working hard to ensure that Miss Babs, as a business, will continue into the future.
Let me start by thanking my wonderful customers for 20 amazing years! This journey has been one I would not necessarily have foreseen when I started dyeing yarn in my kitchen and driveway, but I am so proud of what we have created together.
The big news is: I am retiring at the end of 2025. While my time in charge of Miss Babs is coming to an end, I cannot wait to see what the future holds for the business I have poured so much of my energy into!
As of January 1, 2026 I will be selling Miss Babs to Ivy Campbell. Ivy has been my number 2 for the last 3-4 years, and has worked with us for the last 12 years. She has a deep understanding of the business and a great eye for color. When she joined us for the summers when she was in college I already had her earmarked as my successor!
It was important to me to sell the business to someone I knew would continue to care for our customers, maintain a strong sense of the importance of customer service, and support our staff into the future.
The rest of the team is not changing. As many of you know, we have a low staff turnover, so you will still hear from the same people, see the same people at shows, and receive consistent color and yarns.
As is the situation when change comes, it is often bittersweet. I will miss the daily contact with color in the form of yarn, but am looking forward to daily contact with color in various painting mediums. When there will be times when I am needed at the studio, I can show up as a set of extra hands. However, I am looking forward to connecting with family and friends in a way I have not been able to do over the years.
Thank you again for a wonderful 20 years of color!
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Congrats to you and your wonderful team!! I remember going to your huge booth at Stitches West and have been a fan since 2012. Your wonderful eye for color has given me many garments that brought me such joy to wear.
I wish you the very best retirement and to your team, a company that will continue your legacy. I look forward to what the future brings and knowing you, it will be bright and full of color.
Cheers!
Janice in California
Congratulations on retirement! I’ve only been ordering yarn when I can for a couple of years but I love all the color that I haven’t seen before. I still will continue to order from you because you’re one of a kind and I love that. Be blessed on your next adventure coming up after retiring.
In These Years Of Madness, when trying to purchase wonderful yarns at an overseas yarn dyer has become like treading on tacks…it has become extremely important to hold on to American yarn dyers!! We have lost a couple of American yarn companies this year too. Your yarns are so important to me. I am pleased to hear you aren’t just stopping but have sold to someone like Ivey who will carry on for us! Stay in touch while painting and enjoying color!!
Congratulations on your retirement! Enjoy it! Your yarns and colors have been my go to choices. Looking forward to continuing to use them to make beautiful things.
Congratulations on your retirement! Exciting times ahead! Your yarn quickly became my favorite when I bought a kit for a Casapinka shawl. I’ve always felt valued as a customer and will continue to be one! In fact I’m placing an order today!
Congratulations on your retirement. I have loved purchased and using your gorgeous yarn over the years, and I am looking forward to continued patronage of Miss Babs. Blessings to you.
Wow, wishing you well on your upcoming retirement! Enjoy this wonderful next phase. Love your yarns, colors and company. Letting go can be challenging but I am sure it will be in great hands. Meanwhile, grasp that me time!
Congratulations on retirement, it is well deserved! congratulations as well on passing the reins to Ivy! I know we will continue to be in good hands for all of our favorites.
I was drawn to your yarns for the incredible colors at the Maryland Sheep & Wool event some years ago. In the intervening years I have had nothing but great customer service and wonderful yarns I can count on for quality.
You deserve a great retirement! You’ve done one of the hardest tasks, preparing the company for the future. Thank you, Babs. Congratulations, Ivy. You have been shoes to fill but I am sure Babs has taught you well.
Congratulations on your retirement. I have so, so enjoyed the beautiful yarns that I have purchased over all of these years. Enjoy your time!!! Retirement is awesome!
Much love and admiration.
Beverly K.