Miss Babs Blog

May 2023 Studio Update

Helen C-D

In our May 18, 2023 studio update Lynn and Helen chat about Olive Knits' upcoming Lemon Spritz KAL, our Maryland Sheep and Wool colorways Golden Anniversary and May Morning, and what... Read More

MDSW Show Colorways!

Veronica Parsons

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, we've developed two special show colorways. Here are some more photos, coordinating colors, and projects! Golden Anniversary We're... Read More

Zoom: Studio Update April 20, 2023 with mohair yarn swatch

April 2023 Studio Update

Veronica Parsons

In our April 20, 2023 Studio Update, Babs and Lynn chat about our plans for the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, new bags from Blue Spring Craft, and what we're... Read More

Pink and yellow yarn and flowers, overlaid with text reading 'Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival'

Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023 Preview

Veronica Parsons

We're excited every year to be heading to Maryland for the Sheep & Wool Festival - but this year we have a couple extra reasons to be excited! First, it's... Read More

Winter 2023 Pattern Collection

Veronica Parsons

We're excited to present to you our Winter 2023 pattern collection - ten new designs showcasing the wonderful colors and textures of our yarns. There's a little something to entice... Read More

Stitches West 2023 Preview

Veronica Parsons

We’ve loaded up our BIG shipment of yarn and it’s on its way to California for Stitches West. The show is March 2-5, 2023. We’ll be in booths 509-610. The Market... Read More

Gratitude Sale 2022

Veronica Parsons

Thank you for shopping the annual Miss Babs Gratitude Sale! All in-stock items (excluding gift certificates) are 20% off from December 25-31. We know this is a long post, but... Read More

Cupcake Project Ideas

Veronica Parsons

Cupcake is one of our special offerings for Thanksgiving 2022. Add a little sprinkle of fun with this yarn! Cupcake is a classic round and bouncy 3-ply worsted weight yarn... Read More

Rhinebeck 2022 Show Preview

Veronica Parsons

The one... the only... New York State Sheep & Wool Festival is next weekend, October 15 & 16, on the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY. We'll be there in our... Read More

Tubular!

Helen C-D

There's a new cowl craze sweeping the studio... Cindy finished her first one last week, and immediately cast on another. Meanwhile Vicki also chose a skein of Yowza and cast... Read More

Meet Intrepid

Veronica Parsons

We have been hearing this question more and more lately: "do you have a non-superwash?" While superwash wool takes color with incredible brilliance and depth, we love the texture, versatility, and durability... Read More

DFW Fiber Fest 2022 Preview

Veronica Parsons

We are thrilled to be returning to Texas for the return of DFW Fiber Fest! Fiber Fest will be held September 22–25, 2022 at the Irving Convention Center in Irving, TX.... Read More