We want to connect with you, but we’ve come to the conclusion that “social media” is built to be antisocial. So we’ve built our own feed here (or as they used to be called, “blog,” lol). We’ll try to post most days that we’re open. If you want to be part of the conversation, join our Discord!
We include everyone at Purl’s, except people who are intolerant or hateful.
For information about our brick-and-mortar shop in Asheville, including address, hours, map, etc.
For information about our stitch groups and community activities, our class schedule, and other events
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We’re really excited about REMIXIT, the upcoming local creative reuse store. So excited that we gave them a big chunk of seed money to get started. We met Amanda Wilde yesterday and we think this is going to be exactly the sort of thing our community will love. So check out their plans and get involved if you have time!
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It’s been a month, okay? We’ve been having family stuff (good stuff but lots of work) going on and prepping for our week-plus away (SUUSI.org), And honestly I probably won’t get back to daily posting until we get back at the very end of July. But we’re still here and even when we’re away, you can get in touch if you need us.
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It’s been one of those weeks/months/years. Where you’re holding on by your fingernails, right? So we’re not celebrating the holiday but we’re taking the time off to be with family.
We are here to help you power through the hard times. Join us for one of our stitch groups. Join our Discord and say hi. We need each other and we are so thankful for each of you every day.
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Tomorrow is Blue Ridge Pride’s annual Stonewall Gala. We are one of the sponsors for the second year in a row, but we aren’t going to be able to make it to the event. We had such a fun time last year, but Elizabeth’s mom is moving into an apartment this weekend, and there’s just too much on our plate. But it’s really exciting to see BRP spreading their wings and really making great things happen in our community. Save us a seat next June!
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I can’t believe how quickly Malabrigo shipped. We had to scrounge to find enough hooks to get it all out!
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I don’t know the people starting this, but it’s an idea we’ve wanted to see blossom locally for years and years. Check out their plans here.
We’re thinking about donating to their startup. Tell us what you think on Discord.
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Our Malabrigo section is feeling a little sparse. So we put in a big order this week! It’s always fun knowing big boxes of yarn are on their way to you.
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It felt really good to be out among the people yesterday. I was feeling discouraged about protesting, feeling like it can’t change anything. We’ve been getting out on the streets to protest for so long, from the first Gulf War to Iraq, immigration crackdowns, women’s rights, equal marriage, etc. And it often seems like millions of people showing up across the country doesn’t even move the needle. But we still do it.
And I’m so glad we did! Our son came with us and we met up with some others from the Purls crew. It was really well organized and positive, with a joyful and festive atmosphere. It was about the community coming together to build connections and support, not just to express outrage. It’s just a small step, but it felt like taking all these issues out of the political context and into how they touch our lives in personal, local ways.
Purl’s is a community that is here to support all y’all, whether that means going to the roller derby or the state house.
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We’re closing the store at 1pm today to go down to Pack Square and participate in the protest. If you are there, look for us!
