Vendor: Crash Into Ewe

Due to an illness, it looks like Three Irish Girls won't be able to make it. :( We hope she feels better soon!


Crash into Ewe has graciously accepted our super-late invitation to fill in some, and is madly dyeing yarn as we speak! She has some exciting yarns up her sleeve, so be sure to check her out!



Terry Todesco is the creator of hand-painted and hand-dyed yarns for http://CrashIntoEwe.etsy.com. She picked up her first knitting needles at 8 years-old, and the fascination of fiber arts has grown into creating vibrant hand-dyed yarn and rovings that are sold on her Etsy website. Her yarns can also be found in Baltimore at Lovelyarns in Hampden where she is also an instructor.

Payment Options

Generally, it's best and easiest for vendors if you pay cash!
There are quite a few ATM options between Metro and the Party:

ATM at 7-11 (not sure of their affiliation)
Bank of America 2 blocks from the Takoma metro
Suntrst near intersection of Carroll Ave & Laurel Ave
ATM at Takoma metro is Chevy Chase (this might not be there! our local scout didn't see it)

A few vendors may also take personal checks - I know I do! So come prepared!!

A few vendors do take credit cards, so if you do run out of cash, you may still be covered! ;)

Vendor: Three Irish Girls

Three Irish Girls has loads of yarn!



Her approach to the yarn business is different - all orders are custom dyed using a variety of great yarns - different weights of merino, alpaca/merino, blue faced leicester, and merino silk!

Vendor: Amy O'Neill Houck

Amy O'Neill Houck of the Hook and I creates some great crochet patterns!



The fun slippers look so toasty!



These are really tempting me to finally learn how to crochet! :)



Amy has patterns for sale on ravelry and also her website, AOH Designs.

Vendor: Arden Jewelry Designs

Hi, I’m Sara of Arden Jewelry Design. I’m so excited to be a part of the Homespun Yarn Party!

I started Arden Jewelry Design in 2007 after wanting to “bling” out my knitting with some fashionable stitch markers. We specialize in hand made jewelry and stitch markers, made mostly of semi precious gemstones and sterling silver. All of the designs are of my own creation, ranging from sophisticated and chic to the whimsical.




We’re looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday, and are thrilled to be a part of this fantastic event.

Vendor: Nom Nom Nom

Just to let everyone know, there will be BAKED GOODS! Here are some of the offerings:

cupcakes or coconut macaroons
brownies
cookies or quickbread
chocolate cupcakes or caramels
banana bread, no bake cookies
oatmeal carmelitas
tollhouse bars
PB cookies, cranberry oatmeal cookies
muffins
vegan choc chip cookies
brownies
cookies
rice krispie treats

All will be sold in $1 or $2 amounts, and proceeds will go towards the awesomeness that is ravelry.com.

Vendor: Loop

Hi everyone! I’m Steph of Loop. My shop is www.loop.etsy.com. I am so excited about this party and having so many amazing fiber artists all in one room!

So what can you expect from Loop? I specialize in batts for spinners. My batts fall into two categories:

First, I make batts that are smooth and pristine, and are meant to spin like butter. Yummy! When I make these batts, I use lots of alpaca, bamboo, silk, merino top, BFL, and any other soft scrumptious fibers you can think of. Here are some examples of my colorways:



I also make batts that are funky and chunky, for making amazing art yarns. I call these “Spontaneous Spinning Batts” because when you spin these batts you have to relinquish control and let the fiber take over. They are totally an exercise in NOT thinking and being spontaneous. Each Spontaneous Spinning Batt is one-of-a-kind. Here are some examples of what they look like:





I’ll have lots and lots of batts on Sunday so please come on by! Can’t wait to meet everyone!!!

☺

Steph
Loop