Twisted Fans Rejoice!

I think if you counted, there is a tie between who I've mentioned most in Knitting: A Love Story, my knitting buddy Linda  or Twisted Fiber Art!  You know I love them both. It is the best day ever when I get to experience them both at the same time. Last week I received an email announcing that TFA had been seriously damaged in a fire which started at the restaurant next door.  The entrance went from this. . .

to this. . .

The good news is no one was hurt, at least no human.  All of those beautiful little cakes of the most beautiful yarn in the world suffer smoke and water damage.  I read the email and immediately suffered shortness of breath, blurry vision and ringing in my ears.  TFA has been great about keeping us posted on their progress.  Production has moved to Meg's home.  When we took the tour of the production, Meg said, "Believe it or not, all of this used to be at my house."  Well, it's all back.

After moving much of the debris, they still have a long way to go.  All inventory was effected, but fresh yarn has started to appear at Meg's door.  They are setting up space to dye and process orders.  The kitchen has become the dye studio, the office and living room will be lined with drying racks and the garage is a sorting and storage area for smoked damaged yarn (EEK!) and other things.  

Because so many Twisted Devotees wanted to help, TFA is creating a limited-edition fund-raising colorway called Phoenix.  I love it!  Buying the yarn I love, while helping the business I love get back on its feet!  The colors are a secret until we receive our package.  Isn't that great!?!?! But they did let us take a peak at their inspiration board.  

I can't wait to get Phoenix, but more importantly I can't wait for Twisted Fiber Art to get back on their feet.  I bet Phoenix will become one of those yarns I will never be able to use because it is irreplaceable.  

Even though they were in the midst of crisis, TFA thought to celebrate the June 26 Supreme Court decision by making the beautiful Roy G. Biv - colors of the rainbow available.  It is one of my very favorite TFA colorways and my inspiration for my Hazel stocking cap.  

Isn't it beautiful