Dream in Color's 150g Colossal skeins are back!

I have a really lovely array of Dream in Color Colossal for you again in the Sale Section! This yarn is exclusive to us to celebrate our 15th anniversary (which comes in just a few weeks!) this year. We've had several batches so far in 2020, and we hope to be able to get more through the summer. Yarn dyeing and production is slow right now, what with mills overseas being shut down and mills here in the US working at half capacity (if at all) due to social distancing and less staff. But Dream in Color and our other dyers and companies are doing their best to keep stocked if possible and plan for the coming months. The future of all things is a bit cloudy right now, but we'll always do our best to provide you with the best yarn we can find, that's for sure!

 

If you want a fab deal on a 50% larger skein, this is for you. For just $21, you're getting a super sized skein of fingering weight superwash merino/nylon. It's a bit heavier than the typical fingering weight, and a bit sturdier too. It's not a delicate fingering weight yarn, but one that will hold up to some wear. And the colors are vivid and gorgeous like everything Veronica and her crew dye up.

I do have more colors coming soon, as our whole batch has yet to arrive. Shipping is a bit unpredictable too right now, so things are slower and seem to trickle in rather than arrive predictably. 

Which leads me to a thought I've been mulling lately. I'm so glad I've been doing this for well over a decade rather than just a year or two. If this whole public health nightmare had happened to me as a new business owner, I'm unsure how I would have handled this. I can't imagine being a new business without solid relationships with staff, vendors, couriers, professionals like attorneys and CPAs and going through all it takes to keep running right now. Every day it's something new- there's a new fire to put out or a new hiccup to plan around or a new person/situation or person that needs attended to. Nothing is easy. If you know someone who's self employed or who has just started a business, they might really like it if you checked in on them and asked how things are going and just listening. There are so many things running around in all our heads that it's hard to relax if you don't just get it out, you know? 

*Just a reminder that I'm committed to blogging nearly every day during this time (instead of the typical 2-3 times a week) to connect with others. Please do comment and share with me here if you like! You'll see the typical yarn updates and shop tidbits, but likely also a bit more family and personal stuff.

Comments

[Shaw Mumford]

The colors are indeed amazing! and what's a stash for, anyway? Thanks!

[KM]

Thanks for the updates!

[Judy]

Allison, you are so on point! Every day is a new challenge from somewhere.

I truly enjoy reading your blog every day, whether it is tempting new yarns/colors or family things.

Best, always.

[Donna]

People in my area are making a special effort to patronize small businesses in the area. Here that means mostly locally owned restaurants. One woman came up with a brilliant idea. We are contributing money to 2 local restaurants to provide food for essential workers at our 2 local hospitals. Sort of killing 2 birds with one stone. And another woman posted on Next Door encouraging people to order from our local independent book store. As seems to be happening consistently lately, the colors I’ve really wanted in the sale section have sold out before I can buy them. I console myself with the thought that my stash is huge & someone else who really needs the yarn is getting it.

[Natalie]

This is just what I've been waiting for! A sale on Dream in Color! You have made my day! Stay well. 👍

[Jessica]

I'm a sole proprietor. To say things are challenging right now is an understatement! No unemployment options, worried about my husband's job in the public sector, etc.