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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I am sorry to hear that you won’t be attending. However, it sounds as if you and your staff have been through quite a lot.
Wishing you all a healthier year in 2018
Always tough to change a “big decision”. I know I personally always feel better when the agonizing is over and the decision is made. Brava to you for facing the fact that pushing to make this happen would have resulted in unnecessary stress on you and yours…and we’ll all be there to support you at your next event appearance.
In the meantime, have a wonderful 2018 and enjoy its beginning weeks with friends and family.
I’ll miss seeing you and your wonderful staff, as well as the beautiful yarn. I do understand and appreciate your decision to do what is best for you. I’ll just have to save my “wants” and “needs” for MS&W!
It is wise of you to recognize the situation, and to act upon it.
Do what you know to be right.
Lovely yarn will appear once again!
You folks give us such pleasure with the yarns you create.
Sounds like a tough decision but I’m betting you’re relieved now that the decision has been made and announced. Good luck to you and your staff in 2018.
What a smart women you are, Miss Babs. I thoroughly agree with this change in plans. All my best to you and your crew as we all move forward into 2018.
How wise of you to make decisions that are good for your organization and yourselves. It is often difficult to let go and revise commitments but hopefully you can breathe a big sigh of relief and give yourself permission to be human. Hopefully, you can continue to enjoy the process of creating the beautiful work that you do. Happy New Year! Health and blessings to you.
I am devastated about this development. I intentionally did not buy a lot of yarn during the Gratitude Sale because I was looking forward to attending Vogue Knitting Live and seeing the colors in person. I understand your reasons for making this decision, but I am very upset.