I have made a decision. That decision is that we will not be attending Vogue Knitting Live in New York next week as planned. When you initially make plans, you envision that all will flow nicely into achieving those things.
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 sad several people left negative comments. You made the right descision. There are moments in life when you have to make the hard decision. Also due to privacy rules VKLV really couldn’t put up a reason you were not there.
This comment was uncalled for: “ 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”
You maybe could have posted on Instagram that you would not be attending but you dont owe any one a explicit reason. The comment about not being in your interest is laughable because if you had a large booth and could only fill half of it this person and others might have thought that you didn’t care. You cared enough to DO IT RIGHT and I applaud you for doing it.
And I have to say it “it’s only yarn”, not that it’s not gorgeous yarn. Plus given the weather you might not have gotten home easily.
Also this is probably the biggest Vogue show in the US but the biggest yarn show in the US is Stitches West. Plus there are so many shows it’s not like you don’t have other options.
You’ve had a rough year. I hope things get better.
PS. I am off to order one of your new gradient ❤️❤️
Miss Babs, We all missed you! I was so looking forward to seeing your lovely Yarns in person, but I sure understand the production issues. Hopefully, you will join all of us at Vogue next year! ??
I missed you at VKL this weekend, but totally understand your situation. I hope you and all your wonderful staff are feeling better. See you in Maryland!
While I am glad to have purchased more of your yarn online prior to VKL in order to miss the lines, you were so missed. I looked for your booth on Friday in order to say hello (and probably purchase more LOL). However, I am a fan and respect your decision plus I remember how at Rhinebeck despite the pressure and stress, you and your whole team were so gracious and cheerful, so I will write now what I would have told you in person. Hugs and kisses from the Bronx and wishing you all a wonderful, healthy, prosperous 2018!
Was wondering what happened. Glad to hear you and your staff are safe and sound! See you next time. Have a Happy Healthy 2018.