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Its been too long… and a little Yarn Every Day

and I am so sorry for that.  I have not posted to the blog here in weeks.  We’ve had quite a few weeks of eventfulness here.  As I meantioned in my last post, I am closing shop on Beeba Bottoms.  though I think I would still offer embroidery service within limits.  I have been running a destash sale on my favorite diaper-making message board for the past week, and have recouped a lot of money, from some fabrics I had almost forgotten I had.  Really, with the business closing, I needed to destash a lot of it… it was just too much.

Of course, this money means I can invest more into my fiber Business, Crystal City Fibers.  and I am investing.  I am buying a drum carder, just as soon as the rest of the money form the destash comes in.

I’ll also be looking to sell off one of my sewing machines, and possibly my poor, neglected fidelis wheel.  between the 2 items, I will have plenty to invest further into more fibers and yarns.

Now, eventually, it would be nice if some of these fibers and yarns were to sell.  With that in mind, there is a new yarn everyday challenge on.  And here are some pictures to go with the challenge. :)

June 1, spun on some fiber from one of the many swaps I am participating in:

yarn-everyday-6-1June 2, finished the bobbin from the day before, and drafted out the slightly compacted (though not felted) fiber for the second bobbin.

June 3, revived some long forgotten fiber that I had been spinning up on my also moslty forgotten fidelis.  this wheel is such a good little wheel, and I neglect it so… I feel guilty.

June 4, spun more on the swap fiber.

June 5,  OMGoodness!  I don;t think I have a picture for the 5th!!  well, I spun more on that same fiber… several hours.  I got it all spun up, so that on the 6th, I could do this:

and with that, the fullest bobbin I have ever done on the bug (a whopping 6.5 ounces, and I could have fit just a little bit more on), I will leave off for today, with the mention that I will update again very soon, adding more yarn everyday, and more good crafty, or family fun!

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Beeba Bottoms Diapers is closing…

I’m a little sad and apprehensive, but a lot rellieved to be announcing this.

After a lot of thought, I decided that the diaper business just is not bringing enough profit or fulfillment to be worth keeping open.  With that said, out with the old and in with the new.

I am releived to be destashing a large percent of my diaper making fabrics.

Now, don’t let it fool you.  I’ll still be making diapers.  just not on a large scale.  I’ll still make diapers for friends, and on a case by case deal, for former customers as well. No one has to worry that I will be completely gone.  But I just cannot keep all this stuff, so it will be a lot smaller.

I am also going to be destashing one of my sewing machines.  It is practically new, and just sitting, because my embroidery machine also does regular sewing, and I’d much rather have that than one that only sews.

I can’t wait to get some of this stuff gone.  Then I can use some of the money I’ll recoup and put it towards my new love, the spinning and fiber stuff.  because really, in spinning I have found a true calling.  one that is not at the whim of having little babies.  and honestly, i can do more and more spinning as the kids get older… which was always a problem with the diapers…

and now, wonder of wonders, the diaper makers children may get some new diapers!  imagine that.  I never allowed myself time to make theis before.  so they always had the sad seconds I couldn’t sell, or the origianl stuff from before I got good, lol.  now, they can have the good stuff.  That alone makes me happy.

Of course, I will be keeping the blog, since, after all, it evolved a long time ago from being a shop blog to being a personal and crafting blog, didn’t it?  and its a lot more fun this way.  so don’t stop coming here!

later, I have some destashing and organizing to do!

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My Very First Video Tutorial… Keychain Diapers

Ok, in all fair warning, I need to say, the video quality is terrible. my captions didn’t come out and I had to go over them in youtube. and this is my first ever video tutorial, so kind of an expirement.

Be Kind.

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New Things coming

Life moves on, and I have to apologize to anyone who might have been following my Blog. I haven’t been posting very often at all lately. I have been just very busy.

Diapers, Diaper bags, training Pants, all these have been taking up my time. Beeba 1 is trying to Potty Learn, and in an attempt to keep his pants dry and my life a little less insane, I went on a hunt for the perfect training pant. After trying several patterns, I found it. Little Comet Tails Stellar Transitions fits like a trim underwear, has a nice stretch to it where needed, has waterproof panel where it is most needed, and best yet has options for snapping or pull up only.

I am happy to say that these great trainers will be Coming soon to Beeba Bottoms Shops.

The Beebas are growing fast. Beeba 1 will be 3 in just a matter of Weeks, in Early April. Amazing to think that just under 3 years ago, I still thought pregnancy was the most tired I could be, lol. I know better. Toddler years will tire any mommy out faster than a pregnancy anyday. And my little Beeba 2 is cruising, almost walking! She is faster than her big brother was even. I guess she had a good tutor.

I’ve been spinning a lot too. And I have entered the world of Dyeing. Pics will have to come later, but I can say unequivocally, Its a fun pursuit.

For now, till later, Fare well.

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