Great Fun & News!

     First of all, I'd just like to thank those of you that visited my Etsy shop and blog over the weekend. I am very humbled by the positive response to my business. It shows me that not only do you all like what I am doing, but that you want me to keep doing it. So, again Thank You for your support.

      Today was my first day of shipping, and it went very smoothly with no hiccups. Though, it was very windy so the smaller packages were put in the mailbox. My mailman loved my huge basket for picking up packages. He said it was so much easier on his back to lift the basket vs. bending down and stooping to grab the packages. I am glad it was windy, otherwise I wouldn't have thought to put the basket out!

     Speaking of packages, for those of you getting packages in the mail, I have a surprise for you! If you email me a picture of your punis spun up into finished yarn, I will email you a coupon code good for 20% off your next order! Just make sure you include your name, and what colorway you spun up. If I like your photo I may even ask if I can post it here on the Gourmet Stash blog.

     As you may remember in my last post I mentioned that I was attending the Dragonfly Fibers Sit n Knit. It was great fun, but before the Sit n Knit, I drove down early to Ms.Kate of Dragonfly Fibers house to peruse her fiber destash and to borrow her drum carder. (I set up the drum carder in my craft room today and it is so. much. fun!)
   
     After romping around in Kate's fiber, I went to the Sit n Knit at her studio down in Kensington, MD. There were a lot of people that came and lots of great conversations happening. While I was there, I did an impromptu puni and spinning demo for my friend Elizabeth ( and anyone else the was interested ). I enjoyed sharing a new way to prep fiber and spin with my friends old and new. Next time I will probably bring one crafty project with me. Bringing my wheel, fiber, handcarders, and some knitting was a lot of stuff to carry in and out of the space. =D

      Also, when I was at the Studio I picked up a small wholesale order from Kate. It is always tough to pick from her different fibers and colorways. But, I eventually narrowed it down. Here is a peek at what I got for my shop...

Sea Monster Roving in "West with the Night"

Polwarth Silk in "Save the Ta-Ta's"

Sea Monster Roving in "Van Gogh's Sunflowers"

     Is it just me or would Van Gogh and West make a good color combo? Let me know what you think! I'd love to hear feedback on what colors and fibers interest you. Also, if you would like a larger order of repeatable punis please convo me on Etsy or email me (gourmetstash@gmail.com). I am able to place wholesale orders with Dragonfly Fibers, though it will require some lead time for both of our shops. Also, I will be updating the shop this Wednesday March 6th with some one-of-a-kind punis, repeatable punis and batts! Hope you stop by the shop and check it out. 

Happy Spinning!

Kate