tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43907409192108173662024-02-06T19:00:39.548-08:00Bumblebirch DesignsBumblebirch :: yarn :: notions :: stationerySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-87017528849543804372013-09-14T09:17:00.003-07:002013-09-14T09:17:26.537-07:00New Bumblebirch Website!<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I'm so excited to tell you that Bumblebirch has a new home on the internet:</span><br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00606503172786538885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-91520767310904271782013-08-12T12:42:00.003-07:002013-08-12T12:43:03.433-07:00Flash Sale on Fingering Weight Yarn until Noon Tuesday!It's a flash summer sale in the <a href="http://bumblebirch.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Bumblebirch shop</a>! All fingering weight yarn is <b>20% off</b> until noon on Tuesday!<br />
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A flash sale is a quick surprise sale. Fingering weight yarn is perfect for socks and shawls, two of my favorite things to knit in the summer since they're lightweight. Happy stitching!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00606503172786538885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-83419563058654771032013-08-09T08:26:00.003-07:002013-08-09T08:26:47.594-07:00Yarn and TeaIn my mind, nothing goes together better than yarn and tea. In the winter (and Fall and Spring), I love knitting chunky, wooly hats and scarves and sweaters while sipping hot tea from my favorite teacup. Well, one of my favorite teacups.<br />
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In the summer, when I'm cranky and hot, I knit smaller and lacy things and drink iced tea. My current favorite is mango ceylon. I also love coconut oolong and my herbal mint blend. I make a big carafe of double-strength tea in the morning, add honey (or not), and pour it over ice throughout the day. My preferred summer teacup is actually a mason jar:<br />
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The natural pairing of yarn and tea led me to start the Yarn + Tea Club four years ago. <a href="http://bumblebirch.blogspot.com/2009/08/bumblebirch-yarn-tea-club.html" target="_blank">Here</a> are a <a href="http://bumblebirch.blogspot.com/2010/02/spring-tea.html" target="_blank">few </a><a href="http://bumblebirch.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-yarn-tea-club-teaser.html" target="_blank">from</a> the <a href="http://bumblebirch.blogspot.com/2010/03/march-yarn-club-sneak-peek.html" target="_blank">past</a>. And then <a href="http://bumblebirch.blogspot.com/2011/06/baby-bumblebirch.html" target="_blank">this guy</a> happened in 2010, so I took a break from the yarn clubs. But now <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/158874546/august-summer-yarn-and-tea-kit-with" target="_blank">Yarn + Tea</a> is back! It's a little different this time...<br />
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The first exciting change: <b>you don't have to subscribe to 3 months</b>. Each month is its own <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/158874546/august-summer-yarn-and-tea-kit-with" target="_blank">Yarn + Tea Kit</a>. The second big change: a <b>new handmade project bag</b>. I used to include a bunch of paper goods or even candy, but a project bag is more practical and can hold the whole kit together. I can't compete with sample boxes and I'm all about simplicity and functionality, so this really reflects what Bumblebirch is all about.<br />
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The things that haven't changed: the <b>yarn is first-run or exclusive</b> to the club. This month, the yarn is a brand new colorway inspired by summer which will be available to everyone in the Fall. The tea is still very high quality and comes in a 4oz tin, which should last about a month. The most important thing that hasn't changed is <b>it's all a surprise</b>! I might drop a hint here and there, but the flavor of the tea, the yarn colorway, and the project bag all coordinate and are a surprise each month. The new <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/158874546/august-summer-yarn-and-tea-kit-with" target="_blank">Yarn + Tea Kit</a> makes a great gift, and it's all bundled up in a bright project bag instead of wrapping paper.<br />
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So it's time to pour a cup of tea—over ice, of course!—and get started on a new project. Tell me your favorite summer tea in the comments.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00606503172786538885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-24957894571321321652013-02-26T09:22:00.001-08:002013-02-26T09:22:41.366-08:00Rose City Yarn Crawl this weekend Feb 28-Mar 3I'm pretty excited to participate in the <a href="http://www.rosecityyarncrawl.com/" target="_blank">Rose City Yarn Crawl</a> here in Portland this year. I was unable to go the last couple of years mainly due to having a spirited, constantly-eating, never-sleeping baby instead of a car. Now I have a grabby, talkative toddler AND a car, so I'm much more mobile and super ready to go. I think little mister is excited too and it will be a good opportunity for him to learn greater respect for yarn and knitters.<br />
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Oh. There's something you should know. I dyed up a special collection of new yarn for this event. And I donated a precious skein of Wellspring in the new Fuchsia colorway to RCYC for the prize basket. Do you want to win this?<br />
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Make sure you download the passport sheet from the <a href="http://www.rosecityyarncrawl.com/" target="_blank">Rose City Yarn Crawl</a> website and visit all of the stores. Then your passport gets dropped into the grand prize drawing! <br />
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You can find all of my new Secret Garden colorways at <a href="http://pearlfiberarts.com/" target="_blank">Pearl Fiber Arts</a> in downtown Portland. I'll be tweeting and Facebook-ing my adventures so be sure to follow me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bumblebirch-Designs/100354643390500" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bumblebirch" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. See you there!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00606503172786538885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-27713652078895007892012-10-31T12:17:00.000-07:002012-10-31T12:17:25.939-07:00Scallop of the Sea Pattern Giveaway Winner!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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October has been one heck of a month. It seems like one or more of our household has had a cold or flu every week. On the plus side, I had a fun trunk show over at Pearl Fiber Arts in downtown Portland. It was so great to meet Bumblebirch fans and find out what people like to knit. Many beautiful skeins went home with loving knitters to become shawls, socks, and special gifts. <br />
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Anyway, it has been busier than busy around here. So, thanks for your patience, fiber lovers, and on to the pattern winner! And the winner is...<br />
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Congratulations Tammy! I will contact you shortly with a PDF copy of the Scallop of the Sea Pattern from Holla Knits. Happy stitching!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-80875244490800238522012-10-15T10:56:00.001-07:002012-10-31T12:08:35.731-07:00Holla Knits GiveawayToday is a very special day: not only do you get to ogle the lovely new patterns from <a href="http://www.hollaknits.com/">Holla Knits</a> <a href="http://hollaknits.com/Accessories_2012.html">Accessories 2012 collection</a>, but you also have a chance to win a free pattern! Check out these cute, wearable accessories:<br />
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One of the things I love about this collection is that each pattern is shown knitted up in inexpensive yarns, such as KnitPicks, as well as specialty yarns from independent dyers. Even though I dye my own yarn, I definitely love KnitPicks and Cascade for some projects. So no matter what you've got in your stash, these accessories can work for you.<br />
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Each design has sweet details that really make it unique: fun texture, a pop of graphic color, or smart reinforcing. You can read more about the patterns and designers <a href="http://hollaknits.com/Accessories_2012.html">here at Holla Knits</a>.</div>
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One lucky knitter will receive a free copy of the <a href="http://www.hollaknits.com/blog/store/products/scallop-of-the-sea-knitting-pattern-by-katie-canavan/">Scallop of the Sea pattern by Katie Canavan</a>. Here you can see it knit up in four colors of KnitPicks Stroll Sport as well as two colors of my very own Bumblebirch Blossom, a sport weight merino-alpaca blend. <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Be sure to check out the rest of the stops on this blog tour for more features and giveaways:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 8:</span><a href="http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Sweatshop of Love</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br />
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 9:</span><a href="http://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Under the Red Umbrella</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br />
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 10:</span><a href="http://rohnstrongdesigns.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rohn Strong</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br />
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 11:</span><a href="http://www.emmawelford.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Emma Welford Designs</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br />
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 12:</span><a href="http://knitsinclass.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Knits in Class</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br />
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 16:</span><a href="http://audreysteashop.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Audrey’s Teashop</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br />
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 17:</span><a href="http://gynx.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gynx</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br />
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 18:</span><a href="http://adalymylesplace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Adaly Myles Place</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br />
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 19:</span><a href="http://www.canaryknits.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Canary Knits</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br />
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 22:</span><a href="http://blog.yarn.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Webs Yarn Store Blog</span></a><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br />
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 23:</span><a href="http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Sweatshop of Love Hosts Homestead Heirlooms!</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br />
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 24:</span><a href="http://www.knittedbliss.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Knitted Bliss</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br />
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 25:</span><a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/blog" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stash, the Knit Picks Staff Blog</span></a><br />
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 26:</span><a href="http://www.hollaknits.com/blog/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Holla Knits hosts Tara Shade!</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></b></span></span>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-80818532728222374642012-10-08T07:32:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:32:13.749-07:00Holla Knits Accessories 2012Have you seen the newest <a href="http://hollaknits.com/Accessories_2012.html" target="_blank">delightful collection</a> from Holla Knits? <br />
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You can see Blossom (the new sport weight merino/alpaca) knit up into a sweet little clutch bag, <a href="http://www.hollaknits.com/blog/store/products/scallop-of-the-sea-knitting-pattern-by-katie-canavan/" target="_blank">Scallop of the Sea</a>, designed by Katie Canavan.<br />
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Come back on October 15th during the Holla Knits blog tour for a chance to win the pattern in a special giveaway!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-49457549764227408002012-09-26T10:47:00.000-07:002012-09-26T11:03:07.579-07:00Bumblebirch Shop is Open<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Great news! The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bumblebirch" target="_blank">Bumblebirch Shop</a> is once again open! In addition to bright, fun stitch markers, you will also find an outlet for yarn not sold in shops here in Portland. Want to be the first person to snag the new sportweight merino/alpaca yarn?<br />
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And coming soon, available only through the Bumblebirch Shop: Bumblebirch Yarn + Tea!<br />
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I'm going to keep it simple this time around, just yarn and tea...all right maybe a couple of goodies, but it won't be a box of samples like others have perfected. You will be able to get a 3 month subscription or a single Yarn + Tea pairing, always fragrant and beautiful. The colorways will be a surprise and exclusive to the Yarn + Tea Club.<br />
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What colorway and tea flavors would you wish for in a Yarn + Tea pairing?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-60598959461143141882012-08-16T09:43:00.002-07:002012-08-16T09:43:21.572-07:00Bumblebirch is Back in Full Swing<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It's been a long time, friends. Yes, my break was somewhat longer than anticipated. I've been busy in the studio for months now, but haven't updated the blog in some time. A lot is going on around here:<br />
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There's a still a lot of stuff behind the scenes, like a new website and new fall colorways.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Testing new colors. Sunkissed colorway in the middle.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All of the Bumblebirch yarns and colorways spread out on a counter.<br />
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This is Blossom, a merino + Suri alpaca blend in sport weight. A shawl or scarf made of Blossom would be toasty warm! Also returning for the cooler months is Forage, my worsted weight superwash merino yarn. It's so fluffy and squooshable and vibrant! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Piles of yarn, ready to go to <a href="http://pearlfiberarts.com/">Pearl Fiber Arts</a>.<br />
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I'm back in full swing now! Please be sure to "like" <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bumblebirch-Designs/100354643390500">Bumblebirch on Facebook</a> to see more pictures and mini-updates.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-56961481886460370952011-10-03T03:00:00.000-07:002011-10-03T03:00:10.773-07:00Chai Hot Chocolate<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/6204749573/" title="Spiced Hot Chocolate by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="Spiced Hot Chocolate" height="375" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6164/6204749573_5883e47b6c.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Autumn has officially hit Portland, and I'm ready for the cooler weather! On a rainy afternoon like this I love to sip a cup of hot chocolate while I knit on my latest project and work on the computer. Not just any hot chocolate, mind you, but a spicy chai hot chocolate. Here's the recipe:<br />
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<b>Chai Hot Chocolate</b><br />
makes 1 8oz mug<br />
1 cup milk (soymilk, almondmilk, whole milk, it's your choice)<br />
1 1/2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder<br />
1 1/2 Tbsp sugar or honey<br />
1/4 tsp Chai Spice Blend (recipe follows)<br />
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1. Gently warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat.<br />
2. Add the sweetener, cocoa powder, and chai spice blend and whisk until all lumps of chocolate disappear.<br />
3. Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy! (and maybe throw a marshmallow on top if you have some.)<br />
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<b>Chai Spice Blend </b><br />
using powdered spices (adjust to your own taste)<br />
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2 1/4 tsp ground black pepper<br />
2 tsp ground cinnamon<br />
1 1/2 tsp ground cloves<br />
2 tsp ground cardamom<br />
3 tsp ground ginger<br />
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1. Mix all spices well and store in an airtight container. Done!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/6205620361/" title="orange toddler socks by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="orange toddler socks" height="375" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6169/6205620361_5154f48bd4.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
Here's a peek at my latest project. I've come to the conclusion that my toddler has Yeti feet. These socks nearly fit me! Stay warm, friends.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-9376041486294793532011-09-21T15:07:00.000-07:002011-09-21T15:07:53.209-07:00New Fall Collections OutFall patterns have arrived! That's right, both <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEdf11/index.php">Knitty Deep Fall 2011</a> AND <a href="http://brooklyntweed.net/blog/?p=750">Brooklyn Tweed Fall 11</a> are out!<br />
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I am in love with this sweet little lace cowl by Ashley Knowlton. I'm not such a fan of wearing pink myself, though, so I was thinking it would look lovely in a more subtle, warm color like Goldberry:<br />
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What do you think? Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-18294352037348576572011-08-01T06:30:00.000-07:002011-08-10T10:39:13.619-07:00Sock Summit Report<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/6029146673/" title="IMG_1688 by bumblebirch, on Flickr"> <img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6029146673_fb55ff25f6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_1688"></a> <br />
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Well I guess I was too busy enjoying myself to take many pictures, but here's a little peek at the second annual Sock Summit here in Portland. In my defense, I did have my hands full of wiggly baby the whole time, so wielding the camera was not really on my mind.<br />
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Here's a corner of the marketplace. I wonder why the baby was more interested in my keys than yarn? Must work on that. Most days Baby M and I visited the marketplace, crawled around, fondled yarn, and connected with friends. On Friday I attended Tina Newton's lecture. What a delight! My friend watched the baby so I could sit and knit and listen without distraction. The most memorable moment came when Baby M decided to <i>start walking on his own</i>! <br />
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On Sunday we were able to catch the Fleece-to-Foot contest. They sheared the sheep, carded the wool, spun it, then knit it into socks...in a matter of <i>hours</i>. Well done, ladies!<br />
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Keep spinning! More coffee!<br />
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The Fastest Knitter Competition, moments before comparing 106 stitches to 103 in 3 minutes. I definitely can't knit that fast! <br />
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Ok, men, can we please go get some yarn now?<br />
Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-66419507088627447592011-07-29T12:11:00.000-07:002011-07-29T12:11:31.639-07:00Sock Summit 2011<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5976827428/" title="IMG_1462 by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1462" height="375" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/5976827428_36e70b76ca.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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This weekend is <a href="http://www.socksummit.com/">Sock Summit</a>!<br />
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Knitters from near and far will converge on Portland to see yarn dyers, spinners and sellers at their booths. There will be boxes and boxes of beautiful yarn as well as classes and lectures from favorite designers at the <a href="http://www.oregoncc.org/">Oregon Convention Center</a>. Yarn shops all over town will be bustling with excitement!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Bumblebirch</span> yarn is a featured local dyer at <a href="http://urbanfiberarts.com/Home_Page.html">Urban Fiber Arts</a> this week - we hope to see you there!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00606503172786538885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-48996349010063164802011-07-20T09:25:00.000-07:002011-07-20T09:25:51.428-07:00DIY Recycled Yarn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love recycling and creative reuse of materials. This <a href="http://www.craftpassion.com/2009/05/recycle-tutorial-making-of-t-shirt-yarn.html">tutorial</a> from Craft Passion on how to make yarn out of old t-shirts is simply sweet!<br />
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<a href="http://www.craftpassion.com/2009/05/recycle-tutorial-making-of-t-shirt-yarn.html">How to make T-shirt Yarn</a>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-22450038905072528352011-06-24T03:00:00.000-07:002011-06-24T03:00:13.037-07:00Featured YarnBumblebirch is ready for summer! Some of the current yarn offerings feature cool blue, purple and sandy pink. A variety of yarn weights are available including Grove (Superwash Merino/Bamboo blend), Blossom (Merino/Suri Alpaca blend) and Heartwood (Merino/Nylon blend). But that's not all - check out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bumblebirch?ref=si_shop">Etsy</a> shop for other fine Bumblebirch colorways and stitch markers!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5847434542/" title="Bumblebirch Grove - Lilac by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="Bumblebirch Grove - Lilac" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5847434542_4e43427f0e.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
Bumblebirch Grove in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75830810/hand-dyed-superwash-merino-bamboo-yarn">Lilac</a> colorway.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5846876427/" title="Bumblebirch Blossom - Dune by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="Bumblebirch Blossom - Dune" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5072/5846876427_05f57378ae.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
Bumblebirch Blossom in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75598111/hand-dyed-merino-alpaca-sport-weight">Dune</a> colorway.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5847434816/" title="Bumblebirch Heartwood - Coastline by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="Bumblebirch Heartwood - Coastline" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5036/5847434816_5afb469c15.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
Bumblebirch Heartwood in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75305247/hand-dyed-superwash-merino-nylon-sock">Coastline</a> colorway.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-86419152864193299222011-06-22T19:27:00.000-07:002011-06-23T08:04:26.742-07:00Fifty Percent Chance of CupcakeWhile <a href="http://saintcupcake.com/index.php/menus/">thinking about cupcakes</a>, like one does, I pondered my current state in which I do not have one. Frown.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5859192544/" title="20110624 Finds_CupCake2 by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="20110624 Finds_CupCake2" height="200" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5035/5859192544_b1a67fd30e.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DarlingCherie?ref=ss_profile">darling cherie</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pieceofcupcake?ref=ss_profile">pieceofcupcake</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5858639205/" title="20110624 Finds_CupCake1 by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="20110624 Finds_CupCake1" height="200" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/5858639205_65c15936f6.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/artgoodies?ref=ss_profile">artgoodies</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kachingdesign?ref=ss_profile">kaching design</a>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-28978843440185087932011-06-17T09:41:00.000-07:002011-06-17T09:41:14.467-07:00Button FlairFrom head to toe, these small fashion fasteners are sure to make a project stand out. You can put a button and a smile on just about anything!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5840998925/" title="20110617 Finds_Button2 by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="20110617 Finds_Button2" height="200" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5198/5840998925_4fbf7c8603.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeathersHobbies?ref=ss_profile">HeathersHobbies</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArzuMusa?ref=ss_profile">Arzumusa</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5841547482/" title="20110617 Finds_Button1 by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="20110617 Finds_Button1" height="200" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2628/5841547482_d85ef2e0ea.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TomBjornDesigns?ref=pr_shop_more">Tombjorn</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LauraThreadz?ref=seller_info">Laurathreadz</a>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-49379865080289057952011-06-14T03:00:00.000-07:002011-06-14T03:00:09.749-07:00Work In Progress: Horcrux Socks<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5827004791/" title="IMG_1396 by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1396" height="375" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/5827004791_faa313713c.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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I've had socks on my mind lately as <a href="http://www.socksummit.com/">Sock Summit 2011</a> is fast approaching, but of course knitted socks are great any time. This pair is Horcrux Socks (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/horcrux-socks-fingering-weight">Ravelry link</a>), knit using Artisan Sock Yarn in the Purple Hazel colorway from <a href="http://www.hazelknits.com/">HazelKnits</a>, which is based in Seattle. <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5827555410/" title="IMG_1386 by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1386" height="375" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2408/5827555410_d0cca96731.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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I actually purchased this lovely colorway at the first Sock Summit in 2009. It took a while to find just the right pattern for the deep purples and greens. As you can see, I've just got the toe of one sock left to graft.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-83334007034890836572011-06-13T08:43:00.000-07:002011-06-13T08:43:48.369-07:00Urban Fiber Arts in Portland<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5795248979/" title="Urban Fiber Arts knitting area by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="Urban Fiber Arts knitting area" height="375" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/5795248979_19ae90c7a4.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
Located in the Pearl District of downtown Portland, <a href="http://urbanfiberarts.com/Home_Page.html">Urban Fiber Arts</a> is one of the newest knitting shops in town and a must-see for visitors and locals alike. The cozy fireside knitting area with a simple gray and red color palette is quite lovely. Beyond are the rows and rows of fantastic yarn! The storefront is nestled into the stylish Gregory Lofts on NW 11th Avenue, only steps from a Portland Streetcar stop, which I think adds to the charm and welcoming atmosphere.<br />
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To set this downtown knitting shop apart from others, friendly owner Cindy Abernethy stocks <a href="http://urbanfiberarts.com/Home_Page.html">Urban Fiber Arts</a> with the work of independent Northwest fiber artists and maintains a fine selection of spinning fibers. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Speaking of local dyers, I'm excited to mention that a shipment of Bumblebirch Cocoon was recently delivered! <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5795249477/" title="Urban Fiber Arts storefront by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="Urban Fiber Arts storefront" height="667" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5191/5795249477_c68e5dd197.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-89727240381878217972011-06-11T03:00:00.000-07:002011-06-11T03:00:07.867-07:00Coffee In A CupSome say love makes the world go 'round, but it might just be the coffee. This week's inspiration is highly caffeinated and very cute.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5819818894/" title="20110610 Finds_Coffee2 by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="20110610 Finds_Coffee2" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2285/5819818894_4645e3a843.jpg" height="200" width="500" /></a><br />From<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LaceyBugCreations?ref=pr_shop_more"> LaceyBugCreations</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sewZinski?ref=pr_shop_more">sewZinski</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5819818876/" title="20110610 Finds_Coffee1 by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="20110610 Finds_Coffee1" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3512/5819818876_51b3dd706a.jpg" height="200" width="500" /></a><br />From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/QuietStreet?ref=pr_shop">QuietStreet</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/annerstreet?ref=ss_profile">annerstreet</a>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-4107373283155174282011-06-08T03:00:00.000-07:002011-06-08T03:00:01.457-07:00Work In Progress: Baby Tunic<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5807385432/" title="IMG_1306 by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1306" height="375" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/5807385432_7ee8f285dd.jpg" width="500" /></a> <br />
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I've been knitting this cute little tunic for a friend's baby with Heartwood (75% superwash merino/25% nylon) in the Hydrangea colorway. The pattern is <a href="http://www.torafrosethdesign.no/Littlesistersdress.html">Little Sister's Dress</a>, and is super quick and simple! Tora Frøseth is a Norwegian designer with a collection of unique designs just popping with texture. This little dress just needs a wee button and will be done!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5807385648/" title="IMG_1309 by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1309" height="375" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/5807385648_7d0d016fac.jpg" width="500" /></a>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-8254817648932171802011-06-07T03:00:00.000-07:002011-06-07T03:00:10.870-07:00Like Bumblebirch on Facebook<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5749286713/" title="facebook yarn by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="facebook yarn" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5749286713_d1f68684be.jpg" height="188" width="500" /></a><br /><br />You can now follow Bumblebirch on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bumblebirch-Designs/100354643390500">Facebook!</a> Please do.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-72101695178415986082011-06-06T03:00:00.000-07:002011-06-06T03:00:04.923-07:00Baby Bumblebirch<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5764112616/" title="baby bumblebirch by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="baby bumblebirch" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5764112616_bcd8ef460d.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Bumblebirch Designs has taken on a new employee, though he's a little short on experience. Quite mischievous, he can't understand why such great yarn need be out of reach. Why not bring some of that fine fiber down here and we'll see how long it is? Or see how it tastes? Maybe the kitty wants to play with it too?<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">He loves the outdoors, just like Mommy, and thinks the swings at the park are great. We hike up the hill to Washington Park (I walk, he rides comfortably in the <a href="http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/">ERGO baby carrier</a>) and there in the first clearing, between the mossy willows and some rather tall sequoias, I enjoy a few moments of quiet bliss as my little swinger smiles.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5763575507/" title="baby bumblebirch swing by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="baby bumblebirch swing" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5183/5763575507_bf865e78e9.jpg" width="500" /></a></div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390740919210817366.post-19646278169274075832011-06-03T03:00:00.000-07:002011-06-03T03:00:00.124-07:00Sunny DaysWhat's better than a sunny day? Nothing that I know of, unless that sunny day finds you knitting in its warm rays. Along with the sunny day comes singing birds, fragrant flowers, and smiling faces. I hope it's sunny where you are!<br />
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From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thePaintedSky?ref=top_trail">thePaintedSky</a><br />
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From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cottonpurr?ref=top_trail">cottonpurr</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44145933@N08/5769924891/" title="20110606 Finds_laurageorge by bumblebirch, on Flickr"><img alt="20110606 Finds_laurageorge" height="190" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5070/5769924891_58edac81d3.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />
From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/laurageorge?ref=seller_info">laurageorge</a>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17245484704513151923noreply@blogger.com0