However in early fall my other full time dyer had to start working half days due to family commitments. In late fall 2017 and through our Christmas season there has been a perfect storm of staff sickness and absences which has meant that the Miss Babs studio has not been fully staffed most of December into January.
The result of this is that we have not been able to create the yarns needed for the full presentation at VKL as we had planned. And there simply has not been enough time on this side of Christmas to finish creating those yarns. For this reason, we cannot present a cohesive and complete selection which is always my standard and expectation.
It has been a tough decision since we were truly looking forward to attending the show, but we have finally realized that we simply can’t attend with an array that we would feel comfortable with.
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You were missed. But I can certainly understand your decision not to show. Happy New Year to you and your staff. See you at Rhinebeck!
I understand what you said, but backing out of a show as prominent as VKL was very disappointing and left me with ambivalent feelings about your decision. There was no explanation given at the show which left people wondering. I understand you think you always need to be at your best, but not showing up also sends a message, one which is not in your interests.
So sorry you couldn’t make it. We are at VKL missing you. Hope everyone is better and hope to see you at Rhinebeck.
As a small business owner, I understand that sometimes making a tough decision is best for the business and staff in the long run.
So I am here at VKL. I missed seeing you and your lovely yarns.
Catch you sometime this year.
Take care of yourselves!
Please look after yourselves and hopefully the coming months will be better for everyone. Right now there is the flu and a stomach bug going around, so take time for yourselves. You all mean so much to us.
I’m so sorry you will not be at VKL, but understand you have a standard you adhere to and could not lower that standard. Will look forward to seeing you in Rheinbeck!! Hope you and your staff will have a Healthy and Happy New Year.
I’m so disappointed! I didn’t check out your gratitude sale for the same reason as Karol, above. But…. I’ll get over it. Unfortunately, I can’t attend Rhinebeck because of work… I’m sure this was a very tough call. I respect having high standards and not wanting to “throw something together” for a major event. Wishing you and your staff good health and easier trails. Hope our paths cross at some point…. have seen wonderful projects made with your yarn.
I was looking forward to seeing you at VKL, but understand your decision not to come. Hoping you and your wonderful staff have a healthy happy New year. See at Rhinebeck!!!
So sad to hear. You will truly be missed. See you in Rhinebeck!