Yes, that part about the "yarn spinning demo" is me! I figured, hey, since this handmade holiday pop-up shop is the public's first opportunity to see my yarn in person, why not share the yarn-making process with you while I can? I'm looking forward to meeting some fellow artists, too... and loading up on more handmade gifts while I'm there!
I dropped off a big bag of my handspun yarns last night (sneak peek below)! The colorways are named after Indianapolis neighborhoods, famous Hoosiers, and some of my favorite Indiana places. I'm so excited about this experience that I call that pink one "Promenade!"
It was already
dark outside when we got there, and let me tell you, the twinkly lights
beckoned. Martha and helpers were working hard setting up, and I had
to resist making eye contact with soooo many of the delightful handmade
products already on display; must wait until Wednesday when this holiday
pop-up shop pops up! People have asked me where to park when they come
to visit Handmade Promenade;
it's easy: park like you're going to 45 Degrees (it's just south of 45,
on College Ave.), Yogulatte, or the Fringe Theatre building. Look for
these gorgeous white "SHOP LOCAL" letters in the window.
Yes, that's some of my handspun yarn pictured in this week's Handmade Promenade vendor feature! Up until now, my yarn sales have been online; I'm so excited to be offering my yarn in a brick-and-mortar holiday pop-up shop on one of the busiest avenues in Indianapolis, where people will be able to feel the yarn, and not have to rely solely on how it looks in photos! Side benefits: I'll be able to get my own Christmas shopping done in one place, too, buying handmade and supporting local artisans! Wheeeee!
P.S. Like Handmade Promenade on faceplace so you can stay informed about my fellow vendors, special events in the shop, etc. See you SOON, Indianapolis!
Two sales of my handspun yarn in the last two days - I'm excited! States in yellow are where I've mailed skeins to... I'll keep updating this as needed:
There's a lot going on... first, I designed my "Young Frankenstein" baby hat just in time for trick-or-treating and Fall photo shoots. I was thinking that a little black "suit" or some sweats would make an easy baby Halloween costume.
Second, I've learned to use a spinning wheel! That's right, I can now make yarn. And, as much as I might want to keep it all to myself, there just aren't enough hours in a day, so I'm starting to sell it in my Etsy shop, too! Here's a screen shot from when I was editing photos earlier:
