Picture this: you walk into a cozy yarn shop in your most colorful costumes From witches and wizards to superheroes and fairies, the shop is welcomes all into a magical world of yarn and imagination. It's a celebration of all things spooky and stitchy! Shop in your costumes to win fun yarny prizes.
As you explore the yarn shop, you'll come across a mesmerizing prize wheel. Give it a spin and let fate decide your prize! You could win anything from a skein of luxurious yarn to a discount on shiny new knitting needles. Every spin is a chance to add a little extra magic to your yarn stash.
Calling all yarn enthusiasts with a flair for dressing up! Enter the costume contest and show off your handmade creations. Whether you've knitted a whimsical hat or crocheted an intricate mask, this is your chance to shine. The yarn shop's Facebook group is the stage for this virtual extravaganza, so strike a pose and let the votes roll in! Those who want to enter can come to the shop in your costumes; we will take pictures and post to the Rebel Purl FB group after Costume Days is over. The winner will be determined by likes collected through Halloween day and the prize announced and awards on Wednesday November 1.
Who says trick or treating is just for kids? At the yarn shop, anyone can indulge your inner child and go on a quest for treats. We will have toys, coloring books with crayons, and fun glowy toys.
Costume Days at the yarn shop are not just about having a blast; they're also about supporting local businesses. By shopping at your favorite yarn store, you're not only getting high-quality materials and expert advice, but you're also contributing to the vibrant yarn community. So, grab your shopping bag and show some love to the yarn shop that brings joy and creativity to your life.
So, mark your calendar, gather your yarn-loving friends, and get ready for Costume Days at the yarn shop. It's a celebration of all things yarn, costumes, and community. Let your creativity run wild, spin that prize wheel, and join in the fun. Life is too short to knit with boring yarn!
]]>The hard part is choosing class topics! What types of fiber skill classes would you like? Which fiber crafting techniques do you want to master? Please name specific skills or projects you want to see as a class or sign up knit-along.
Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our classes?
We want to teach you the fiber skills you're excited to learn.
]]>Imagine a pub crawl, but instead of hopping from one bar to another, you'll be hopping from one yarn store to the next. Each shop will have its own unique events and activities to keep you entertained and inspired. It's like a yarn lover's dream come true!
If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind yarn shopping experience, make sure to drop by IRebel Purl Yarn Shop. Not only do we have an amazing selection of yarns, but we also know how to have a good time. We are even hosting a fiber tasting event! Yes, you read that right. You can sample different fibers and find your perfect match. It's like a wine tasting, but way more colorful!
Indulge in a cup of tea while supporting a great cause at the Middle Way House Wrapped In Love event. For every cup of tea you enjoy, all of the proceeds will go towards helping Rebel Purl sponsoring a tree. It's the perfect opportunity to give back to the community while sipping on some delicious local tea. Talk about a win-win situation!
Ready to take your yarn crafting skills to the next level? Join the workshop on how to dye yarn with ice. It's a fun and unique technique that will give your yarn a beautiful watercolor effect. Plus, you'll get to show off your newly acquired skills to all your yarn-loving friends!
The PURL Indiana Yarn Crawl is not just about shopping for yarn. It's about connecting with fellow crafters and being part of a vibrant community. Share tips, tricks, and stories with like-minded individuals who understand your yarn obsession. Who knows, you might even make some lifelong friends along the way!
So mark your calendars, gather your yarn-loving buddies, and get ready for the PURL Indiana Yarn Crawl. It's going to be a fiber-filled adventure you won't want to miss. Let's support local yarn stores, indulge in some fiber tasting, sip tea for a good cause, learn new dyeing techniques, and join the crafting community. See you there!
For more details, a list of all the stores involved and a map of each, CLICK HERE.
]]>By choosing to shop local for yarn, you are directly supporting local businesses and artisans. These small, independent yarn shops often carry a wide range of unique and handcrafted yarns that you won't find elsewhere. Not only will you have access to a diverse selection of colors, textures, and fibers, but you'll also be contributing to the livelihood of local makers. In Bloomington, we have our little Rebel Purl Yarn shop, The Fiber Guild store and pops of yarn and crafting in all kinds of places - including Rose Hill Farm Stop and Gather.
Shopping local for yarn and fiber creates a sense of community and connection among fellow crafters. Local yarn shops often host workshops, classes, and crafting groups, providing opportunities to learn new techniques, share ideas, and make new friends. By engaging with your local yarn community, you can tap into a wealth of knowledge and expertise while building meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals. For classes offered at Rebel Purl, watch our Events page and social media updates. If there is a class you would like to see, let us know!
When you shop local for yarn, you can expect personalized customer service and expert advice. Local yarn shop owners and staff are passionate about their craft and are always ready to assist you with any questions or concerns. We can offer recommendations based on your specific project requirements and help you find the perfect yarn for your next masterpiece.
Furthermore, shopping local allows you to see and feel the yarn before making a purchase. You can examine the quality, gauge, and color in person, ensuring that it meets your expectations. This hands-on experience is invaluable and can save you from disappointment or the hassle of returning yarn bought online. Once you find a base you love, you can purchase from our online stock when you can't make it in.
Aside from purchasing yarn, there are other ways to support local makers and contribute to the growth of your local yarn community. Attend local craft fairs, fiber festivals, and knitting events where you can meet and connect with artisans directly. Share your creations on social media, tagging and promoting local yarn shops and makers. By spreading the word and showcasing the talent within your community, you can help to create a thriving and sustainable ecosystem for local yarn enthusiasts.
Shopping local for yarn is not just about buying materials for your next project; it's about building a sense of community, supporting local businesses, and fostering creativity. By choosing to shop local, you are investing in the growth and sustainability of your local yarn community. So, the next time you need yarn, take a moment to explore the local options available to you. You might be surprised by the hidden gems you discover and the connections you make along the way.
]]>Soon, we will be offering several of our local makers for sale on this site alongside my Rebel Purl items. There will still be links for you to shop directly from the ones who have their own sites. But those who are interested and easy to ship will also be available to snag alongside your Rebel Purl online orders. Hopefully this will give you a chance to try out something new.
I am hoping to also add some tools to the site as well, but that will come after I get the makers all updated.
I'm not sure exactly when this will start showing up for you. I'm still working around the store and my day job and family/friend time. I'm guessing I will be able to add one maker at a time as I can get to them. So watch the website for them to pop up!
if you are in the area and just can't wait for me to get to updates, come by the shop and see everything in person!
Happy crafting, humans!
M
]]>First, we should have paper gift cards in the store soon! Our order is in, now we just wait for them to get to us. Then you can order an actual physical gift card if you want to instead of just the email printable version. They will still be paper so they will be biodegradable, but they will be a nice sturdy paper you can keep in your wallet until you use up the credits!
Next, I am adding 2 brand new bases to the collection in December. Starting out, they will both be dyed to order only. But I will be working on adding the Aran base to our in stock rainbow a little bit at a time. The silk base, however, will always remain dyed to order only. I just cannot afford to keep that much in stock. But I have a nice little stockpile and dyed to orders are usually dry and ready for you within 5-7 days. So, I'm hoping you will all enjoy a nice little extra option as well.
Also, while we will be doing the ALL THE COLORS available from December 21th through January 1st, for some of those colors this will be the LAST time you will see them. I will be going through each month and removing the colorways that are either not as much fun to work with or dye. With 4 years of colorways, there are plenty to choose from each month. While I will be keeping all of my very favorite colors, many other colors will be discontinued. So, please take this last chance to grab the ones you want. They will be available on the new bases under the dyed to order option during that week.
Finally, please help our little shop keep going! We all love this place and we are always trying to make it the best little shop we can. But we could definitely use your help. If there is something you are thinking about purchasing, please buy it! Use the discount codes. Come to the classes. Share posts or events. Or let us know if there is something we need to look at possibly changing. We want you to love the shop as much as we do. And we need to know if there is something that needs adjusted.
You can't make more time, but I can make the best of the time I have. Let me know if there is something I can do to help you enjoy your time interacting with the shop better. And make sure you are taking care of yourself during the holiday season.
]]>Probably the most exciting thing to come out of this weekend was Flannel Cakes Fiber! Tonya is amazing and now because of her, we will be able to stock beautiful fiber braids in the shop for your spinning needs. Wednesday will be the first day those are available, so come check them out and snag the colors/fibers you want while they last.
I am still working on other spinning supplies and once that is sorted we will be adding some spinning classes as well. Fingers crossed that is sooner rather than later because I definitely bought a braid and now I need to learn how to spin myself!
This coming weekend, we will be putting together prizes for Costume Days coming up. There will be a few themed gift bags of prizes. As usual, make a purchase in costume and each item gets you one ticket entry into the prize drawings. Winners will be drawn and announced on Sunday October 30th just before the shop closes. Winning tickets will be posted on Instagram, Facebook and also tucked away in the cash drawer in case you are avoiding social media. There will also be toys, coloring books and candy for anyone who wants to trick or treat all that weekend. And we will most likely be watching the Munsters tv show at least a large portion of the weekend. Because it's great.
Hope to see you in the shop soon!
**10/21/2022 EDIT: We have ordered some drop spindles! As soon as those come, some will be stocked in the shop and we will begin planning some classes.
]]>Colors are still all created and dyed by me.
If you have any questions, just let me know. Happy crafting, humans!
**UPDATE 9/21/2022
I am still working my way through all the colors to remove inspirations. If you ever want to know what book, movie, song or whatever inspired a color, just ask. I love to share the things that bring me joy. And I love it when other people recognize random obscure movies the most. So please, let me know when they bring you joy as well. I love it.
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You can grab some supplies for your crafting at the shop, but you can also bring in whatever you have for your crafting. Since awesome humans online helped me find the latest information (thank you!), we will have some free patterns available if you want to make a green scarf to support abortion rights. Any green scarves I make will go into a box in the shop that will then be free to whoever wants one. Feel free to take one if you (or someone you know) needs it or leave one if you made some extra. As long as there are scarves in the box, they will be available free for anyone.
As always, we want everyone to be comfortable in the shop. You are not required to help make protest items in order to hang out. If you just want to be around other humans and craft, feel free to do so.
]]>Here is how it works! You can pre-order now the exclusive colorway, the passport or both.
Grab your pre-orders HERE from Rebel Purl. Or click below to link to other participating shops and grab yours from one of them or do some pre-shopping.
Little House of Yarn in Princeton, IN
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Crafting Spaces in Bloomington:
I'm sure there are more I'm just not thinking of. If you know of some, post a link and let us know!
]]>Colorways! I have been trying to stock each months colors as the months come up. But this has been really exhausting for me and taking time away from stocking the shop rainbow and other yarn related fun. So, I will keep the online store as it is - each month colors ways available during the month it was released only - but the brick and mortar shop will be less strict. I will keep the newest monthly colors in stock and out while other variegated options will be up below the rainbow. We may move things around again at some point, but for now the shop will be what is in stock rather than locked down by month. Keeping those pre-dyed and stocked each month around the store, regular dying, dyed to order, knitting, home and my day job..... I have just been exhausted. This is more to make things less stressful for me.
If you have any questions or issues, please let me know! I want to make the shop a good place for everyone.
]]>There will be better listings and connections to the local makers and small businesses we carry in the store. And the front page will change in looks, but you will still be able to find things from the top menu the same as before.
If you have any questions or issues with the new setup, please reach out. I want this to work for as many humans as possible.
You're awesome. Keep it up.
]]>No website is perfect, but the one I've used the most in my crafting time is Ravelry.com. As a beginner knitter, it was a great way to track my patterns and progress. I could find free or pay patterns with not just skill level and tools required listed but also notes and pictures by others who had already made the items. Once I began designing myself, it was a great place to releaser and promote those. As a dyer and now a yarn store owner, I can list and promote those and see what people are doing with the yarn they've taken home. And while I haven't been so great at updating lately, it is also nice place to follow specific dyers, designers and groups or to find local crafting meet ups anywhere you might be.
The upcoming class will cover creating a Ravelry membership, how to find groups, designers & yarns, how to search for patterns, and how to keep track of your own projects and yarn.
What websites do you like to use for finding patterns and yarn? Or for tracking your projects or checking out others project notes?
]]>This means we are no longer limiting the number of humans in the shop at a time. Extra chairs are out for Craft Nights and the table will be going outside if the weather is nice.
We are still requiring masks inside at the moment. We still have some high risk humans to try to keep safe.
]]>If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Thank you everyone for being so caring and patient with other humans and our safety. The crafting community has so far been so amazing with everything. We love it!
The supply chain is also still an issue. Currently we are having a hard time re-stocking Spark of Madness and Best of the Worsted. We are not out yet, but numbers available for club purchases and dyed to order are limited. Hopefully we will be back to normal soon. We are watching things and while prices are up from suppliers even more than previously, we are doing our best not to raise our yarn prices at the moment. If anything else changes, you will definitely be alerted as soon as we know. For now, our prices are remaining as they are at $28 per skein.
Not pandemic related, but Nomad Yarns is moving! They will no longer be an Indiana based business, but they will still be selling their awesome yarns from afar. So keep watching them! They will be taking their remaining kits out of our little shop by the end of this week. So if you are wanting one, you better grab it soon!
Wow, I feel like this was kind of a downer update. There are good things coming too! I promise. I'm working on scheduling future classes, including looking for crochet teachers and planning for socks as requested. There is a poll in the Rebel Purl FB group for future classes if you want to put in a vote! We are adding Cascade 220 Superwash this week. Those will be in the shop for the first time today. The Stephen West Slipstravaganza Blanket KAL is starting this week. And the blocking class is coming up next on March 5th. Space is very limited, so sign up while you can.
As always, we are open to suggestions. We want to carry what you guys want to use for crafting. If there is something lacking, please let us know. If we are not able to carry what you are looking for right now, we may be able to special order it for you. And if you are a local crafter, reach out! If you sell fiber related craft items, ask about stocking them in the shop. If you sell anything else and would like to do an art/trunk show in the shop we can check that out.
Thank you for being awesome and supporting this little loca business. Let me know if there is any way to make it more fun or helpful for you!
]]>The online store and stuff are running the same as they always have - new colors go up on the first (although I was a bit late due to having a cold this year - took a safety break). This year's Yarn Club is called Mother Forkers and is inspired by The Good Place. Love everything about that show. What has changed online is I am no longer doing the virtual watch alongs for the Halloween kit inspiration movies. That has moved to the brick and mortar shop this year. We'll see how that goes. In person things can be a bit scary right now.
The brick and mortar location has had a couple changes. The big one being ALL colors in stock are no longer going to be available in the store at all times.Colorways are up in the shop on the same monthly basis as the online store. The difference being if you request a certain colorway in the shop - if it is in stock, we can dig it out for you; if it is not in stock we can do a dyed to order request. We are still requiring masks in the store. And now that omicron variant is rising so quickly, we are going to begin limiting the number of people in the shop at any one time. So, craft nights and movie nights and classes are limited to people attending (max 6 for now, no extra chairs used just the ones spread out comfortably in the shop already), plus 2-3 shoppers and one person behind the counter. That will mean MAX humans in the store at anyone time will be 10. At least until the numbers start going back down. And we still have cleaning supplies and free masks by the front door for anyone to use. Air purifier filters are replaced regularly and surfaces wiped down.
If you want to attend any event in the store, there are a few places to watch the schedule.
The Events page will also show any special yarn things coming up. In November I double the donations per skein for any colorway that has a donation. In December between Christmas & New Years I put ALL the repeatable colorways up at once. And I will note any pre-orders scheduled for clubs or the 13 Days of Halloween kits.
If there is anything you would like to see in the store or online, please let me know! I love suggestions and new things.
Stay as safe as possible out there! And keep your yarn crafts nearby in case of fiber emergency.
]]>The brick and mortar location has been amazing! More than I ever could have imagined. I love every aspect of the shop - even the paperwork and planning means I get to meet new people and learn new things. Craft nights have been so much fun! And every new Maker or Teacher that comes by just adds to the awesomeness. I knew I would enjoy the store, but I did not know how much I would just absolutely love it all. And we have a suggestions box if there is something you'd like to see that we don't have yet!
We will be adding a new bulky base in January! I've been dying as much as I can to make sure we have a lot of color options when those are released. But don't forget that we do dyed to order on any Rebel Purl color. Right now I am dying every Monday and most Tuesdays after my day job. With the heat going inside, this means orders are mostly dry and ready by the following Saturday. Bulky takes just a bit longer to dry, so those are more likely ready by the following Wednesday.
For the rest of December, we have a donation bin for the MCHA in the shop. Bring by your donations when you stop in to craft or grab a gift. We will also be doing a special crafting day on January 17th to make items for their animals.
We are planning to move the Watch Alongs to an In Store Movie Night. We won't be able to announce the movies ahead of time, but starting January 14th, we will watch a movie each Friday night until we choose the inspirations for 2022's 13 Days of Halloween.
Starting in February, every other Saturday evening will be a KAL in store for Stephen West's Slipstravaganza Blanket. If you want to join in, we have purchasing options ranging from just the pattern all the way up to all the tools and yarn required for either a large or small version. Check out flyers in the store for more info. Or just bring your own blanket by on those evenings and knit with us!
The Rebel Purl Yarn Club for 2022 is called Mother Forkers - inspired by The Good Place. The full year is closed for pre-orders, but quarterly options will pop up in the future. Each pre-order includes an inspired stitch marker as well. Or you can grab the colors each month as they are released.
If you are a local maker and would like to either grab a spot in the shop or do a trunk show, email me or drop by! And if you would like to share your knowledge in a class, email me about scheduling. We're finding that Saturdays seem better for signups, but we can work with your scheduling as much as possible. If you are a designer and would like to work together with Rebel Purl yarns, feel free to drop in or email. QRG@rebelpurl.com
If you want something we don't currently carry in store, let us know! One of our suppliers might have it available as a special order. Currently we are also open for special orders of Cascade. Any Cascade color or base available but not in the store can either be purchased on it's own (this would be a minimum of 1 package and include shipping costs) or along with our order (no shipping cost for you). We are making our next store Cascade order at the end of December.
We are trying to do the Learn to Knit: Washcloth class at least once a quarter for just the cost of supplies to try to make knitting more accessible. We also have a scholarship fund so anyone can try a new thing - ask about this in the shop if you want to apply to use it or if you'd like to donate funds for someone to use.
We will have a beginner 1 skein shawl class coming up,as well as another class with Bur Oak Studio in February! If there is a class you'd like to see, just let us know or put it into the suggestions box.
We are always looking at the hours the shop is open. If there would be a different day you would like to see, please let us know. Next time we discuss hours we will check out all suggestions.
All the crafters who have come by - thank you so much for your support! And just your general awesomeness. Everyone has been so amazing about masking and safety, as well as just being kind and sharing the gorgeous things you are making. And I love it all! So keep up the creativity. And let me know if I can do anything for you.
You're fabulous.
Happy crafting!
M
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Gift cards will be available for use online and in store.
]]>Come see us opening day! Saturday September 4th, 2021 at 11AM to 7PM the doors will be open for the first time. There will be crafting area and Rebel Purl yarn (of course) but there will also be several other local makers and Nomad Yarn Truck will be on site.
Come buy something or just celebrate and craft with us!
We will be following whatever the CDC is currently recommended. So while we are vaccinated, masks will still be required in the store to keep everyone as safe as possible. There will also be 2 air purifiers in the small space and a station with cleaning supplies by the front door.
Everyone is welcome! All we require is kindness and respect for other humans. And a love of crafting.
Although all the basics are covered, we are running a funding campaign to help make the shop better. Funding will help set up the space better for crafters with upgraded seating, scholarships for classes, extended shop hours and the ability to carry more yarn bases in the shop.
Here is the link to that campaign:
https://igg.me/at/ayarnstoreforbloomington/x/27233424#/
Share it as much as possible so we can make this the best little yarn shop possible! The campaign only runs for 30 days.
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The list! Movies planned for the watch along will be listed here. If there is something you think should be added, let me know. If you see one you know has rape in it, let me know. I have not seen a lot of these coming up, so I would love a warning to avoid watching that.
I will update with dates and times as events come along.
****I'm adding all the info I can find to each event for where a movie can be streamed. Some are free, but others are not. The FB events will show where it can be found and if you need a subscription or a rental fee to watch. Links to each FB event will be posted on the Events Calendar page.
]]>Right now there are 2 listings for each color - one dyed to order and one ready to ship. I have also been leaving the ready to ship colors up until sold out rather than removing the listings monthly with the dyed to order options. So those will both be changing.
Each color will be listed twice, but only once as a separate listing with inspiration, description, all images and any donation information. The other will be a monthly colors listing that notes ALL current monthly colors. On this new dyed to order listing you will choose the yarn base you want and then in the remarks/notes of your purchase let me know what color you want that base dyed. If there are multiples let me know how many of each color and base. If I have any questions I will email you to clarify before dying. This will help me keep closer track of what undyed skeins are in stock and still allow dyed to order to remain available for you all the time.
Removing the ready to ship skeins each month will limit the color options a bit, but all available skeins will be at any shows if you want them out of their monthly schedule.
I hope everything is simple enough but there is always some confusion when things change. Please let me know if you have any questions or issues with the changes and I will try to help as much as possible.
Thanks to everyone for being so awesome and patient with the changes! I hope being able to have dyed to order back up all the time will mean you can always get the skeins you are wanting.
- QRG
]]>I am going to start only offering one month of colorways at a time, so you'll have a little less time to grab the ones you might want. But Read To Ship yarns will be there as long as they are available, so there is no shortage of yarn in general.
I have not been able to re-stock mini skeins and half skeins yet, so those are still super limited. I'm hoping to be able to dye lots more of these soon!
At this time, SIFAF is still scheduled, but I'm not sure how that will go since covid cases seem to be increasing all over the place. I am still taking safety measures when packaging shipments, but please take care of yourselves as much as possible.
I am working with an awesome knitwear designer to put together some kits for an upcoming pattern release, so keep an eye out for those! I am super excited.
I've been trying to decide what I want to do with my Potterverse-inspired colorways. Even though the author is sticking with her trans-phobic opinions I still really love the books. So while I will not be purchasing anything that will send her money, I still want to be able to enjoy and celebrate the parts of the Potterverse that I love. So I will be keeping the colorways and their names, but I will be adding a donation aspect to try to counteract some small bit of the negative effects Rowling's statements have had. Each Potterverse inspired colorway will donate to the National Center for Trans Equality. I should have that updated by the end of today.
Don't forget to participate in the Hunter Homework via Instagram for discounts or the FB/Instagram contests for free stitch markers.
If you have any questions or comments for me, please feel free to email me anytime. QRG@rebelpurl.com
Happy crafting!
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Also, for all pre-orders of any mini skeins, I have limited the available options to what is currently in stock here.
I will update the shop as yarn becomes available. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
**UPDATE 7/21/2020 - I've taken down all Dyed To Order as an option and limited all pre-orders to what I already have in stock to dye. As soon as my yarn bases become more readily available I will update everything. For now, I will add a bit to the Ready To Ship Yarns each month. If you come across anything I've missed, please let me know! Hopefully everything will settle down a bit soon with my supplier. Thank you for being so patient while we are limited!
]]>So, I will clearly say that Black Lives Matter.
Of course every life matters, but until we can treat all lives with the same importance, then attention needs to be brought to the ones we are damaging. And in the US, the lives of BIPOC and black humans specifically have always been treated as lesser. The levels of institutionalized racism and blatant disregard or even hatred for people simply because of skin color is just insane.
And sure there are ways to work within the system to grant more rights and help, but the system was created by a bunch of white slave owners and there are so many laws in place meant to specifically control and hurt black communities. We need to change the system in order to affect real change. I think we could only benefit as a country if we put more money and energy towards community support and right now the Black lives in our communities need everything we can give.
Here is a link to the Ben & Jerry's statement because I love both the statement and ice cream.
And here is a link to another page (Finimpact) that just has a lot good information and resources, both for black business owners and people wanting to support them.
Over the next month, I will be going through my catalog and every colorway that was inspired by a Black Artist and I will create a donation to the groups supporting black artists and lives. But I'm a white lady and I'm not looking to profit off of black lives, so I want to make sure you have a way to directly donate to each group via a link on those pages as with any group I support with yarn purchase donations. But I will also be posting page with a list and link to donate directly to these groups yourself and read more about what they are doing.
For now, here is a list of some things you can check out today.
Books:
And a link to a list of black owned book stores you could purchase from. There are a ton of books you could check out, this is just a tiny list of books that I have personally been reading recently so don't stop here. And there are many more black owned business that could use your support, so find some in your community.
Movies:
Really, there a a lot more good movies and some tv shows out there. Here is a general list but do some research and find more. Especially movies written, directed by and starring BIPOC are good if you want to hear about it from the people experiencing this country while black.
Community Groups:
And here is a list posted by the ACLU of a variety of civil rights organizations. And make sure to search out your community bail funds and bail funds for the people arrested while protesting.
Supporting black owned book stores is awesome, but also make sure to support your local black owned businesses. Here is a list of black owned businesses in Bloomington, Indiana.
There is a lot of information and links in this post (and the posts linked), but this is not something you can do all at once or do once and forget about it later. Being anti-racist is an all the time long term thing. And no one is perfect, so when you make a mistake just try to do better. Always keep trying to do better.
And do what you can. If you can't make it out to a protest, try sending water or medical supplies to the protesters or donating to a bail bonds fund. If you are walking and see a black person being talked with by the police, stop and watch. Video or just be there as a witness. If you hear someone making harassing racist comments to a BIPOC at the store, step in and tell them to stop. If you notice white privilege or racism in yourself, do your best to make it right in any way you can. And whenever possible, use that privilege to amplify the voices of those who need it.
We have to try and keep trying to make things better everyday.
So, please let me know when I'm doing things badly so I can do better. And please feel free to post your own lists of businesses and books and resources that need to be shared.
]]>Watch along with me, post a comment (any comment) on the FB event for that night. For every 5 commenters I will randomly select one winner of a 30% discount. Discount was originally 10%, but I felt like increasing it. If you've already won but not used your code, it will show the 30% discount when you get there. If you've won but used it already, I've sent you an extra code for another 20% off. All future winners will get the 30% off code. Codes never expire so use them anytime.
There will be more than 13 events because I need more movie options for the 13 Days of Halloween Mini Skein Mystery Kits inspiration. As creepy and awesome as Rosemary's Baby is, I do not want to use any movie with a rape scene as inspiration for these minis. Also, if I'm not super excited about watching the movie, I'll replace it with something that brings me more joy. So Jennifer's Body is up for possible replacement already.
Here is a list of upcoming movies. They will not all become mini skeins this year, but they are all up for consideration. More might be added later if I want more options. Let me know if there is a movie you want to see added!
I will update this list here as we go along, removing ones that have been watched and adding view dates or titles of new movies as those come up.
THIS IS THE LAST WEEKEND FOR THIS YEAR's WATCHALONG! 7/3-5/2020
Events will be posted up the Monday or Tuesday before they happen, so watch for them!
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My day job is considered essential (everybody still has trash) so I'm going in to work every day (our desks are set more than 10 feet apart). We are lucky that my work is still running even when his is not. But this means that I'm cleaning everything before work and after work, washing hands and changing clothes more than usual, and wearing a reusable fabric mask when I'm packaging yarn shipments or speaking with someone outside.
I'm also lucky that even though the Fiber Event was cancelled I can still ship out my yarns safely. I cannot imagine being home every day without yarn!
I just want everyone to know that I appreciate you. I appreciate everyone who helps support my little business by purchasing from the new ASAP Crafting section or gift cards. I appreciate anyone who is sharing Rebel Purl projects and pictures with your friends. And I love hearing from you when you like a color or are excited about using my patterns or yarns. So thank you! And I am missing and appreciating my local yarn friends as well. One of these days I'll sort my schedule and make an online knit!
If you are wanting to purchase social distance survival yarn, anything in the ASAP Crafting section is ready to go and I can ship within 1-2 days of ordering. If you'd like to purchase a gift but aren't sure what color, Shopify has enabled digital gift cards for all shops so we have those now! And if you want to get something but aren't in a rush, any color in the other sections can be dyed to order. I'm not dying new colors during this stay at home, so my next scheduled dye date is April 11th. Check out Instagram posts for any new discount codes and watch Ravelry and Instagram for contests to win items or discounts, as usual.
New April colors come out tomorrow (along with several ready to ship skeins). A new #rpSPNhunterhomework will be revealed. And when May comes, the special club pattern will come out with that new colorway.
Take care of yourselves and each other through all this craziness. And let me know if there is something I can do to help make this time better for you.
]]>It's 2020! Last year was busy and so much fun. I shipped to new countries and states, met a lot of new people, and discovered some new knit groups. I'm hoping this coming year will be more adventures with happier politics and environmental news.
The downer news is that due to supply costs, I have to up the price on Spark of Madness and 4 Plies of the Apocalypse. The not so bad is they are only increasing by $1, and Best of the Worsted is remaining as it is. I try to keep my yarn affordable and I hate to have to increase, but I really needed to in order to keep things running. Hopefully, the increase is not too inconvenient for you guys!
I have confirmed The Fiber Event at Greencastle in April and Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival in June. I'm hoping for a few more stops, so watch social media and the events page for updates.
SPN Final Family Hunt club is happening! Anyone can participate in the Hunter Homework for a chance to win 10% off a Rebel Purl order. Even if you didn't get the club or this month is not your colors, feel free to play with us and do the homework. Details will be on Instagram on the color post. I will post on day 1, then again mid-month for each assignment. And each month, one person who does the homework will be randomly selected for the discount.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or if there is a color or inspiration you think needs to be in yarn form.
Happy New Year!
]]>For all of December, ALL of my donation colorways are available in the shop. And the donation amounts on ALL of the colors are DOUBLED. Check out the Yarn Revolution for the full list of where I currently donate. In January I will announce how much was donated via yarn in all of 2019.
There will be more colors coming next year. Please let me know if there is a cause close to your heart you would like to see in a colorway.
If you ever have any questions or comments, please let me know. And thank you so much for supporting Rebel Purl this year! I love sharing the nerdy yarn love and the yarn revolution support.
Happy crafting, rebels!
]]>There are a lot of exciting things going on this month! New colorways are out, and 2 of them are donation colors. I couldn't help myself, 2 of them are Supernatural-inspired. I've made a collection of all the Supernatural-inspired items in the shop. This includes all currently available colorways, patterns, stitch markers, knitted items, and yes, the yarn club pre-orders.
Pre-orders for the 2020 Supernatural inspired yarn club are out for November ONLY. Pre-ordering the club will get you all the benefits that go with your selection. Minimum for that means 3 months of colors and hunter homework both a surprise each month!) and free (in the US) or discounted (outside the US) shipping. This platform would not allow the discounts to be added automatically, so use the code associated with yout club selection at check out. Those are all listed on the club pre-order page. Maximum club benefit is all 12 colors and hunter homework as they are released, free/discounted shipping, SPN inspired pattern and stitch markers, and one free skein of your choice (of any color/yarn base not just from the club).
Choose wisely, because pre-orders are only open through November. Once they are gone, you will be able to purchase the colors as they are released each month but without the extras. I will send out the hunter's homework with each skein purchased in 2020, because that's just fun. The stitch markers and pattern will only be available through the club during 2020.
AND..... we will be doing a trunk show at Bloomington Stitchery on Friday November 15th from 5-8PM. Come by to check out yarn or grab a knitted item for yourself or as a gift. I will also have patterns, Evil Laughter colorways and mystery Horse of a Different Color skeins with me. And I always have a selection of Yarn Revolution donation skeins with me as well. So come visit! That is also a knit night at the Stitchery. Come by and knit with us!
If you have any questions or requests, please let me know!
QRG@RebelPurl.com
-M
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