I've been a puddle of goo for well over a month now. Sometimes, something so rare happens, something so awesome that one has been waiting for years to happen, that when it does it renders a yarn shop owner useless for a few days, or turns one into a puddle of goo for even longer. Once in a blue moon, Tina Newton decides to share her wares with a yarn shop. Our time has come, and you'll soon find Blue Moon Fiber Arts at Simply Socks Yarn Company.
Shown below, a skein of colorway Antiquated System, photo courtesy of BMFA
You might know Blue Moon Fiber Arts from the popular sock yarn, Socks that Rock. Or you might know Tina because she was part of the Tina Newton/Yarn Harlot duo that started Sock Summit in 2009- a sock knitting convention (that I sponsored and travelled to with our booth- take a look here, here, or here for photos) that took over the entire Portland, OR convention center. However BMFA came on your radar (perhaps you will first be introduced to their artistry in our next sock yarn club), it's a special thing to buy Tina's yarn in a local yarn shop, as it's a rare treat to see. That I know of, there's only one other yarn shop that has her wares in the midwest, and it's a day's drive from here. I've never been to a shop and seen her yarn, though I have seen her booth (with people lined up) at fiber festivals. If you're in the midwest and you want Blue Moon Fiber Arts, Simply Socks Yarn Company is now the place to be! I actually had to go back to IKEA (for the third time) to purchase MORE store fixtures to house all the new yarn I ordered. Where exactly its going to fit (in the shot below) I haven't quite figured out yet...
In the near future, we will offer the wide array of colors of Socks that Rock Lightweight, Socks that Rock Heavyweight, Marine Silk Fingering weight and Marine Silk Lace Weight in our storefront on the select Tuesdays & Saturdays that we are open (scroll to the bottom of this page to see dates). Are there other lines you'd like me to stock too? Just let me know. I look forward to a time when Tina's operation can dye for our online shop as well (which really is what SSYC is all about). Til that time (keep fingers crossed for 2014), we have some special offerings to everyone from Tina coming up. Did you sign up for the 11th SSYC Sock Yarn Club? You might want to go ahead and do that. Do you enjoy our special holiday kits? Then keep an eye out via our e-newsletter. Our busy store-open days are going to definitely become busier now that SSYC is the destination for those who adore BMFA.
Shown below, the team at BMFA that makes it all happen (photo courtesy of BMFA)
I like to think that the people I work with in the fiber industry are also people that I'd like to sit down with and break bread. That if our families had a chance to sit at the same table and enjoy an evening, that it would be like reminising with old friends. I've known Tina Newton for five years, and like all the dyers I support, she's someone that I have great respect for, and I look forward to sharing her artistry (and the talent of her dedicated team) with you. I look forward to sharing with you the special skeins she has planned for SSYC this winter, and a wide array of her fiber in the storefront. And, selfishly, I can't wait to add to my Socks that Rock stash.
Shown below, the dye barn of BMFA. Yarn hanging from the rafters. My kind of place. Photos courtesy of BMFA.
Want to be among the first to get Blue Moon Fiber Arts from SSYC? I expect our shop order to arrive in a couple short weeks (stay tuned), and if you are in the majority as an online customer, I highly recommend signing up for our sock yarn club if you haven't already. Or plan a visit to Fort Wayne, IN this fall!
oooohhh!! oooohhh!! wipes drool from lips --gasp, pant, lust! Can't wait!
Posted by: Leslie Fehr | October 09, 2013 at 05:47 PM
That's my exact reaction, Leslie!
Posted by: Allison | October 09, 2013 at 05:52 PM
Antiquated System is a colorway I'd sell my Husband for!! It just seems to have my name-I can hear it all the way in Texas!
I just love how you take care of us!
Posted by: Leslie Fehr | October 09, 2013 at 06:00 PM
All I can say is: O! M! G! SO glad I signed up!
Posted by: Loren | October 09, 2013 at 06:06 PM
This is sooooo exciting!! Wahooooo!!!
Posted by: AnnF | October 09, 2013 at 06:21 PM
My two favorite things SSYC and BMFA!!!!
Posted by: Ann | October 09, 2013 at 07:53 PM
Hip Hip Horay... I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana and I know where your shop is!! I will have to come in with no blinders on!! Congrats Allison!
Posted by: Natalie | October 10, 2013 at 08:39 AM
Exciting! Can't wait for the first SSYC Club shipment! May just have to stop by Tuesday to shop.
Posted by: DanaRT | October 10, 2013 at 10:59 AM
Oooooooooo,
I've been thinking about a trip to the shop anyway we like to get away for a day or 2 anyway & what better place to visit?). Will probably come by in about a month.
Posted by: Donna | October 10, 2013 at 02:16 PM
What an extraordinary coup-- now ALL my favorite yarns in one place. (can you consider Luscious Single Silk from BMF also?) THANK YOU for providing us with such a generous pallet of choices in yarn. I'm anxiously awaiting BMF :)
Posted by: Carol | October 11, 2013 at 08:16 PM
Recently I read that you were the well chosen, best deserving knitting shop. I have not visited your shop because of some great handicapped reasons. Thank heavens I can still think??? But of all of the shops I deal with, yours is the greatest, much better than any in the Minneapolis area. You deserve the decision that Tina and the rest have made. They are serious about their business and have achieved a status equal to that of Lorna's Laces and Jimmy Bean Wools. You all deserve a big hand for your achievements.
The best to you Allison, you would have been my choice for this kudo.
Happy Knitting, Deb from MN
Posted by: Deb Myers | October 12, 2013 at 05:06 PM
Totally awesome!!! I am close enough to drive there sometime.
Posted by: ChristyH | October 14, 2013 at 03:30 PM