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Marit Munson

@gobsmackedyarn

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Queer dyer/ knitter/ colour fiend. Store & studio open Th 12-6, Fri 12-5, Sat 12-4 or by appt. 6 Ford Ln, Sackville, NB, Mi'kma'ki.

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Updated store hours: open Thursday noon to 6pm, Friday noon to 5pm, and Saturday noon to 4pm.

If you'd like to stop in another time, let me know what time and day works for you-- if I'm available, I'm happy to come open the store!

(I can also organize dye classes by request; just let me know what you're interested in.)

Image: the front of the store, with open door and rainbow doormat. Text over the image lists the store hours. by @gobsmackedyarn

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a year ago

I haven't been able to convince Google maps, but Ford Lane is closed for construction until some time in mid- to late-fall 2025.

To get to my store, you'll need to enter through the town parking lot on Main Street, which is located between Goya's Pizza and the post office. My store is in the same building as Goya's (96 Main), just around the side with my door opening onto the parking lot. It looks pretty plain from the outside, but there's lots of glorious colour once you step through the door! taken in Sackville, NB by @gobsmackedyarn

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a year ago

That lovely dark nubbly rainbow batt that I had in the window yesterday? Too subtle.

I mean, it's gorgeous in person and I admired it all day yesterday from inside, with the light streaming through it.

But.

When I walked up to work today, I realized that from outside it just looked brown-ish and fuzzy. All of the colour was washed out and it looked.... well, friends, it kinda looked like a beard from an old Halloween costume.

So: new batt!

Still highlighting the same delightful spinning classes coming in November, taught by the talented Lorna @shadesofewe [edit to fix this tag]

Images: an exterior view of the front window with a sign listing Lorna's classes and a super-bright rainbow batt hanging up underneath the sign. 2. A close-up of the batt from inside, backlit by the bright sunshine. If it looks imperfect, well, it probably is! I'm looking forward to learning more about how to use my drum carder. by @gobsmackedyarn

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6 days ago

Sunlight shining through a newly carded batt-- also known as an experiment to see if I can turn a batt into a window display!

It's in honour of the spinning classes that @shadesofewe is teaching at gobsmacked on November 14 & 15:

14 Nov. 12-4: Carding & Blending Basics
Learn to use blending boards and drum carders to make different fibre combos and preparations for spinning.

15 Nov. 10-2:30: Spinning Art Yarn Level 1: Singles Techniques
Start playing with texture as you explore techniques for spinning thick and thin (on purpose! lol), spinning bulky, and simple wrapping techniques.

Sound fun? Classes are held at gobsmacked yarn in downtown Sackville, New Brunswick. Find all the details on my website!

Image: sunlight shining through a batt in rainbow colours with bits of bright sari silk. I've wrapped one end of the batt around some yarn in order to hang it up, so the top is opaque and dense, while the bottom flares out into a thin floofy sheet. by @gobsmackedyarn

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7 days ago

Last day of @fibrefestival.pei and the marketplace is already hopping!

I'm here with loads of yarn and some terrific samples-- including a Fairwind shawl that's hot off the needles! (Thanks for knitting it, @estregger)

Clova slipover by @ysolda in gobsmacked Finn Cross fingering (100% Canadian wool!) + Fuzz (mohair/ silk)

Fairwind shawl by @kateatherleyknits in gobsmacked Finn Cross

We'll be here in Charlottetown until 4 pm today!

Image: me, Marit, in a mask with my glasses perched on my head. The Clova vest behind me is a marled brown and aqua created by holding two yarns together. The Fairwind shawl draped over the shoulder is an intricate brioche knit pattern in cream and deep green. taken in Delta Hotels by Marriott Prince Edward by @gobsmackedyarn

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13 days ago

PEI Fibre Festival, ahoy!

Today's the first full day of the marketplace. It's a great lineup of vendors, in the hall at the Marriott, right on the docks in Charlottetown. We're here from 10-6 today, plus 10-4 tomorrow. Come on down! taken in Delta Hotels by Marriott Prince Edward by @gobsmackedyarn

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14 days ago

Today's the day! I'm off to PEI to get set up for the PEI Fibre Festival. The marketplace is open tonight 7-9 (special preview hours), Friday 10-6, and Saturday 10-4. Hope to see you there!

Please note that the store in Sackville will be closed 1-3 October while I'm away. by @gobsmackedyarn

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15 days ago

Quite possibly the most gradient yarn that I've ever had in one place at one time.

I honestly don't know how I managed it, as my frozen shoulder is still frozening and I've been working at approximately 40% of Full Marit since February or thereabouts. These shelves of yarn represent steadily pushing the edges of that 40% capacity since June. When I look at this wall of beautiful yarn, I'm proud of what I've done-- but it kinda makes me want to weep.

Anyway, forgive the feelings; they're valid, but they're also not the end of the story. Here's what's next:

PEI Fibre Festival
Thursday to Saturday, 1-3 October
Charlottetown, PEI
@fibrefestival.pei

The remaining yarn will be up on my website for an epic update in late October. I promise it'll be worth the wait!

Image: gradient cakes line shallow white shelves on the wall at gobsmacked. There are many different yarn bases, colours, and gradient sizes, plus one happy spider plant and the last few Robot Overlord pouches. by @gobsmackedyarn

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17 days ago

Total. Chaos.

The dye table is filthy, the dye bottles have reached maximum chaos, and the yarn is piling up on drying racks and counters and shelves and tables and my desk.

I have so much yarn to bring to the PEI Fibre Festival this week! I'll show you some of it over the next few days.

And if you're someone who's intrigued by process, or just likes vicarious chaos, keep an eye on my stories: I find it motivating to share progress photos.

@fibrefestival.pei
PEI Fibre Festival
Charlottetown PEI
1-3 October

Image: a photo of my dye table, packed full of dye bottles, measuring cups, squeeze bottles, and a few plastic beer pitchers. There's lots of spilled dye on the metal tabletop, plus a very messy skein of sock yarn that I've been using to mop up spills. by @gobsmackedyarn

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18 days ago

Join me tomorrow from 2-4pm for Saturday Crafternoon! Any and all fibre crafts are welcome, as are any ages or skill levels. Drop in and work on your current project in the company of other fibre folk.

2-4 pm, 26 Sept. at gobsmacked yarn, downtown Sackville, NB. Free; no registration needed.

Image: a wooden drop spindle lies on a pile of washed sheep's wool. Some of the wool is white and very crimpy; some is dark and blockier. Text on the image reads Saturday Crafternoon. by @gobsmackedyarn

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21 days ago

Rustle's pretty floral bonnet.

(It's a crocheted flower, but he seems pretty happy to wear it like a hat. What a goofy cat!) by @gobsmackedyarn

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24 days ago

Come join us for an evening of stitching with fellow fibre people. Bring your current project: crochet or knitting, hand stitching, spinning, weaving...

All skill levels are welcome.

Masks are required for Stitch Night. (I have extra N95s and KN95s if you need one.)

Tuesday 15 Sept, 6-8 pm.
gobsmacked yarn
6 Ford Ln
downtown Sackville NB

Image: a closeup of a gorgeous linen stitch cowl in rainbow colours. White text reads Stitch Night tonight at gobsmacked yarn. by @gobsmackedyarn

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