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!