It’s happening…I’m going to New York Sheep and Wool…aka Rhinebeck.
I’m twice as excited because I have the honor of working with my friends Bead Biz; they were the first people who asked me to design with their beautiful beads!
In addition, a few other vendors who I have relationships with and / or have designed using their wonderful yarns / products who will be there are A Hundred Ravens, Dusty’s Vintage Buttons, Neighborhood Fiber Company. Be sure to stop by and say hey!
It will be good to see my familiar fiber friends, make some new ones, and finally see what all the fuss is about!
It’s Yvonne, Chief Executive Creator of Vonne’s Crochet & Beading and Founder | Consultant of Yvonne Tate Virtual Service Provider.
Having feet in both industries as a creative and an entrepreneur, I’m heavy-hearted today.
I realize this may not be the highest of priorities for some, and with very legitimate reasons, but I’m saddened by how much the yarn and fiber industry has shifted and been disrupted over the last few years.
I’ve seen long-standing yarn companies bought out (Red Heart), long-time retailers close their doors (Smiley’s)…and now XRX, best known to most of us simply as STITCHES, is no more.
Because ‘shows’ have become vital to both vendors and consumers, losing one of this magnitude has sent a ‘hiccup’ reverberating throughout the industry.
They gave us a chance to ‘visit’ many different vendors under a single roof where we could connect with yarnies, bead buddies and fiber friends from around the world, and create opportunities to build relationships and community.Â
While I do realize that the only thing constant is change, this will likely take some creative thinking and strong pivoting skills to navigate. Â
I have always been adamant about the importance of having an email list because I feel it’s the best way to engage directly with your audience, regardless of how else you connect with them, or what and how many platforms you are on.
If you don’t have an email list, get one NOW. If you do, dust it off.
My other self (@yvonnetatevsp) can support you with that. If you’d like to banter and brainstorm, book your virtual office visit here and we can discuss your next best move!
It's happening...I'm going to New York Sheep and Wool...aka Rhinebeck. I'm twice as excited because I have the honor of working with my friends Bead Biz; they were the first people who asked me to design with their beautiful beads! In addition, a few...
Hey, y’all!  It’s Yvonne, Chief Executive Creator of Vonne’s Crochet & Beading and Founder | Consultant of Yvonne Tate Virtual Service Provider. Having feet in both industries as a creative and an entrepreneur, I’m heavy-hearted today. I realize this may not be...
If ‘when you get something that you didn’t know you needed’ was a person, that person would be me.
Maxcine, thank you for executing your vision for the Kings County Fiber Festival and inviting me to be a part of it! Be sure to connect (https://www.instagram.com/kingsfiberfest/) so you can stay in the loop.
I’d also like to thank the vendors for bringing their beautiful work to Brooklyn to share with the world, which can always use more beauty!
My biggest thanks goes to familiar faces and new friends that I get to see at the only event I’ve left the house for during the course of this here panini.
Your hugs and hellos have renewed my spirit with great joy which will last until we see each other again!