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[buttercupyarnart]

I finished Clue 1 of the Twists & Turns MKAL by Stephen West using BzyPeach yarn! This thing is going to be HUGE, this is just the first clue and it's already this big???

[kaiyonohime]

Ravelry took sides.  Against the fiber arts community.

Ravelry has had issues for the last few years.  They redesigned the site in such a way that it was triggering seizures in people, the heads of Ravelry dismissed such issues as bs and insulted and ignored the people that were complaining, and they took a hands off stance while a scam artist was stealing thousands of dollars from users (that scam artist would end up in jail by the end of that fiasco, all thanks to DT and not to Ravelry).

Earlier today someone, an unknown someone but there are three very good culprits suggested (Jasmin of Knitmore Girls, that toxic Ben guy from Stitches, or BzyPeach), complained about the discussion about the Lady Dye Yarns situation.

And, because of that complaint, two mods got banned.  One mod, Chupacabra, got banned for commenting that Diane of Lady Dye Yarns is being taken to court for credit card debt (this is confirmed knowledge that is available to the public on the Massachusetts website, it was not protected knowledge) and not posting proof.  And then, when a second mod stepped in, TnyPirate, and posted a screenshot of the, once again, publicly available evidence of Diane being taken to court over credit card debts, she was banned for posting proof!

It turned into a damned if you do, damned if you don’t situation.  All in an attempt to silence the consumer advocacy group DT because they were sitting on knowledge that hadn’t been released yet.

Well fuck that.  Diane, if you were so scared of this getting out before, well, it’s out now.  Chupacabra posted what had not been said on Reddit.  Diane, of Lady Dye Yarns, was taking grants from the state of Massachusetts, and was specifically only shipping complete and well dyed yarns to people involved with giving those grants.  And that’s how she was supporting her business for ten years.  That’s why she was gathering information on people’s real names and linking them to social media accounts, so she could continue to make herself and her company look good, all while throwing the ‘lesser’ customers under the bus.

She was also raising money, for charity she claimed, and keeping it for herself.

She has started fighting chargebacks, so if you’re owed yarn or a refund by her, you need to fight for that money now.  She doesn’t have the cash to refund money any longer.  Especially now that people are backing away from her now that her thefts have come to light, including stealing and distributing patterns from designers she knew in real life!

All in all, it’s coming out that she really is just a terrible, terrible human being and scam artist that was able to keep the balls in the air for ten long years.

This is what Chupacabra posted on Reddit today:

Harvard Business School, Faculty & Research, Publications

August 2022 Case

HBS Case Collection

Titled ’Boston Impact Initiative: Investing in Local Change’ (Note that this save can be twitchy at times)

Oversight looks to have been an issue for this program. Intriguing considering the financial state and general disorganization of LDY and the company having received a grant with such obvious to accounting Ravelry screaming loud issues, including issues with the Mass Secretary of the Commonwealth, and what that recent debt collection court case implies as iffy credit.

Then, this was found about another program that LDY was involved in that may explain why it appears (and I am alleging) that Diane had to artificially inflate and cheerlead the state of the company. This may be a touch hard to follow because the narrative of what it is and why it is important to the story was still being fully fleshed out for following along. It wasn't quite ready for prime time yet, but was getting close.

From 2021.

First you'll need to open this archived webpage from FBE (Foundation for Business Equity) and then scroll down to the “Our Cohorts” section (almost at the bottom). On the left side there’s orange text/button labelled: “Click on logos to learn more about our Participating Enterprises in Cohort IX and X”

Have a look at the logos.So LDY is listed in their “Cohort IX” &/or “Cohort X”. That’s very recent.For more details on what the BEI Accelerator does, search this document for the phrase “Business Equity Initiative”. Keep searching because there are a few hits worth reading so that the structure of the program makes better sense.

Diane was 100% certainly a member of the BEI Accelerator program in late 2021.

Confirmation was found on Twitter. The tweet is from FBE’s acct and it says:

“As the holiday season arrives, we are highlighting some of the incredible businesses in our Business Equity Initiative (BEI) program. Today we are sharing two businesses that are perfect for classic gifts: Elegant Stitches and ladydyeyarns”, followed by a photo of four dyed skeins with the LDY logo below them.

Diane better have shipped ALLLLL of the contents of her “Ready-To-Ship: The Fabulous Holiday Box” to customers who were directed via this site …. to this one..

It is suspected that things like that tweet above, plus other FBE-generated industry puff articles, were one of the contributing factors to Diane feeling she needed to keep separate league tables/lists of customers to single out for special treatment.

There’s no way she would have ripped off an investor or some big-wig/big-name by giving them the plebeian version of one of her boxes (or none at all!). They’d receive the bespoke one with 120% of the contents plus a hand-composed note. Delivered on. time. or kablooey … shit says hello to fan. Nobody complains like a burned donor. NOBODY.

It is also suspected that all of the above is why she also has bigger name defenders. She cultivated those relationships to cultivate more relationships to bring in more money to look better to programs. It's an ouroboros of networking to get more money to network to get more money.

It's bullshit all the way down, and at the very bottom are the customers who were simply rungs on the ladder to the real moneymakers and grant program approvers.

Now that it's been reported that on top of the inability to confirm claimed donations, stall on any refunds, and the outright theft from designers that she knew in real life and served on the Vogue Diversity Councel with that she is possibly fighting disputes, the Mass AG is making calls, and the DT forum and mods have been targeted for official shutting the fuck up it's starting to look like this was possibly just another scammer in some extra pretty packaging.

For what it is worth I absolutely think her defenders are being just as manipulated as everyone else has been. I just can't say if they are victims or volunteers yet, and they aren't talking so I'll leave that up to everyone else to decide.

[chaoticbooklesbian]

Top 5 fave skeins of yarn you have? (Is skein the right word? I know nothing about yarn)

Skein is correct! These are all technically hanks, but people will also call them skeins and that's kind of correct as well, so -shrug-

Anyway, these are in no particular order, but I've been thinking about this all day:

Cloudborn Pima Cotton DK in Burgundy - this one is on here because it's going to be part of a Huge Maroon Sweater, which is something I value having and haven't had a casual version of since college, which is devastating to me

SweetGeorgia FlaxenSilk Fine in Strawberry Tea - I mean. It's strawberry. It's pinky-purpley. It's soft. I have two skeins of this color in total, because it's going in a shawl with...

SweetGeorgia FlaxenSilk Fine in Rainbow Sprinkles - I've had this for years, and initially got it to make socks with, then decided to make gloves, then decided to just chuck it in a shawl and have done with it. And also, that name. Need I say more?

BzyPeach Pima Cotton DK in Jamun Plum - I've also had this one for years, it keeps getting reassigned from project to project. It was supposed to go with some dark grey yarn as a colorwork project, but that got cannibalized for a test knit, so now I have two skeins of this and nothing to do with them. I am accepting ideas, including getting more yarn to pair it with.

LeRoo Cotton Pima Cotton Fingering in Rainbow Brite - did I save the best for last? Probably. I have a couple skeins of this, and will be using them in a colorwork yoke sweater with a main color of black. It's going to be awesome, and I'm really looking forward to having it to wear!

[gwengoods]

Perla Top

My brand new design available today! The Perla Top is an easy to intermediate pattern depending on your skill level. It is worked up in Pima Cotton, DK weight from BzyPeach Yarns. It is a lace crochet pattern that works up in 2 rectangles working lengthwise. The rectangles are then pieced together in the front and back, working the neckline at the same time. Then folding it in half the sides are…

[voncrobead]

Reposted from @bzypeach This Black History Month exclusive journal is only available from @ladydyeyarns 🔴⚫️🟢 Head over to her page to order your Feb yarn club offering today!! . . . #BzyPeach #ObsessedWithAllThingsPeach #Peach #crochet #crochetaddict #IGLive #handmade #custom #yarnjournal #projectjournal #gifts #ATL #RVA #knittersofatlanta #crochetersofatlanta #knittersoftheworld #knittersofrichmond #crochetersofrichmond #crochetersoftheworld #blackhistorymonth #VKL #vogueknittinglivenyc - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/B70fqSXJMsc/?igshid=17dhun36dbdf

[knitcircus-luxury-yarns]

Were so excited to participate in the EmPower People campaign thats been started by Casapinka, Lady Dye Yarns, Laverne from BzyPeach, and Ashley from A Jackson Illustrations. This campaign strives to encourage voting and other political engagement as a way to directly change local and national policies. They are encouraging makers to create purple bandanas to show solidarity. A free knit and crochet pattern are both available on Ravelry and both are made in purple, DK weight yarn. We put together our own collection of purple DK weight that you can browse through on our website: www.knitcircus.com!

[kimieye]

Posting this to boost but I already saved and followed a bunch for the future. #Repost @shop.thoughtful with @get_repost ・・・ Hobby Lobby could never 👀 Links to all brands below! PLANNERS & STICKERS: @qtplannerco @blissandfaith @mariposastudios @stylishsista @stickersweetsco @theseasonalpages JEWELRY MAKING: @fsjbeadingsupplies Vickys Jewelry Supply on Etsy @adadivinebeads @diy.charm.plug @brasscharmcompany RESIN PROJECTS: @moonnoodleshop @westsideresin @kreative_memories_bling @backfistcustomsglitter @kaduncekrafts @chalasupplies @geekculturekingdom SEWING & FABRIC: @ankaramalkia @Thriftyupenyu @lovebugstudios @femifabrics @flyfabricsourcing @threadsandewe YARN PROJECTS: @at.haynes.house.yarns @ellisascrochet @bzypeach @threadsandewe @ladydyeyarns PAINT PROJECTS: @aneye_4art @pgevinyl__personalgiftsetc @Clarepaint @blackfistcustomsglitter VINYL PROJECTS: Wiredeyescrafting.com @myfavoriteglitter @aavinyl Loveleovinyl.com SUBLIMATION PROJECTS: @creaativelove @kreative_memories_bling @handmadebytoya @hsvinyldallas GENERAL SUPPLIES: Blingwithit on Etsy CRPaper Studio on @webuyblack @kandisparklez @kraftkrack @pgevinyl__personalgiftsetc @fabcabcases #diy #blackowned #blackwallstreet #blackownedeverything #diyprojects #diycrafts #crafting #resinart #resinmolds #vinylcrafts #vinylcreations #yarnlove #yarnaddiction #knittersgonnaknit #knittersofinstagram #sewistsofinstagram #fabricstore #artsandcraftsforkids #artsandcraftsmovement #plannercommunity #plannerd #jewelrymaking #sublimationprinting #sublimationtshirts #hobbylobby #michaels #joannfabrics https://www.instagram.com/p/CFyeZr_AtJA/?igshid=lasit2u5xyqt

[momofthreesillyboys]

My #empowerpeople2020 bandana by @casapinka is completely done and I love it’s versatility and ease to make. Remember to register to vote!! @bzypeach #momof3sillyboys #knittersofinstagram #blackgirlsknit #blackknittersofinstagram #bandana #purple https://www.instagram.com/p/CCh0XyCJeAV/?igshid=nv56vygohe1c

[buttercupyarnart]

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I tagged 169 of my posts in 2022

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#like 'oh hey the fat chick made a sweater let's say nice things to make her feel good even though they're not true'

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

Me, spending the birthday money my grandma gave me on obnoxious Halloween yarn to make an obnoxious Halloween pullover? It's a 100% guarantee

36 notes - Posted September 23, 2022

#4

I just finished making a baby blanket for my cousin who's due in February - the yarn came to me when her mom passed away, and I thought it would make a handmade gift even more meaningful.

38 notes - Posted November 20, 2022

#3

I finished Clue 1 of the Twists & Turns MKAL by Stephen West using BzyPeach yarn! This thing is going to be HUGE, this is just the first clue and it's already this big???

66 notes - Posted October 13, 2022

#2

Me: So, how do you think it would look if I use a neon rainbow variegated yarn to make an allover cable knit sweater?

Mom: You would hate it, it would look awful

Me: ...yes, that's the point

97 notes - Posted March 9, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

My brain has decided that I need to make all the shawls to get rid of my random skeins of fingering-weight yarn. Two of those random skeins are eye-searingly bright colors, one in ectoplasm green, the other in grassy greens and sunny yellows. I have decided to use them together in a single, eye-searing shawl that will offend all who look upon it. Coming in approximately five years when I manage to get through all the other fingering-weight projects in my queue.

140 notes - Posted June 28, 2022

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[chaoticbooklesbian]

TOO 5 NON WOOL YARNS GO GO GO

AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH WHY AM I ONLY GETTING HARD ONES UHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH--

1. BzyPeach - ALL NON-WOOL YARN! HAND-DYED! BLACK WOMAN OWNED! EXCELLENT YARN! The colors are all inspired by fruit, which is super cool, and they’re all really pretty and slightly less expensive than other hand-dyed yarn companies! 2. SweetGeorgia Flaxen Silk DK and Flaxen Silk Fine - their colors are AMAZING, and yes this is a luxury fiber but it’s SO SOFT and I really enjoy it! Their SeaSilk Lace is also very nice, also expensive, but SUPER pretty! 3. Lily Sugar’n’Cream - I’m going to get flack for this because it’s considered shitty cotton BUT HEAR ME OUT ON THIS: It’s 100% cotton. It’s available in a bunch of really nice colors. IT’S AFFORDABLE. IT’S PRETTY WIDELY AVAILABLE. ALL OF THOSE ARE POINTS IN ITS FAVOR AND I LOVE IT. 4. Panda Yarns - 100% cotton, lots of pretty colors, CUSTOMIZABLE GRADIENT/VARIEGATED YARN, need I say more? 5. Camilla Valley Farm - relatively affordable 100% cotton yarn in multiple weights with lots and LOTS of gorgeous solid colors! Can you tell I’m a fan of cotton? I like cotton.

Honorable mention goes to Hemp for Knitting because of limited skein size and how crispy it is to work with - it gets softer if you beat it to death in the laundry, but it can be a bit of a pain to work with initially. There are also a bunch of synthetic yarns I’m happy to work with, but I’m mostly trying to avoid buying them personally for environmental reasons. Alpaca yarn would be even more sustainable than cotton, but it’s hella expensive. So are, like, three of the five I listed above, but they’re just so soft and pretty I had to.

EDIT: I FORGOT ABOUT OINKPIGMENTS’ COVEN BASE, LINEN AND SILK, VERY SOFT, THE COLORS ARE FUN AND LOVELY, CHECK IT OUT, QUEER-OWNED BUSINESS WITH AN EYE FOR INCLUSIVITY, I’M A FOOL

[gwengoods]

The story behind a long term crochet project!

[buttercupyarnart]

I got some amazing @bzypeach yarn in the mail today!!! I love the colors, and it's so soft! I'll be using it for the @sweetgeorgia #QuietBayMKAL, which I'm super excited about! . . . . . . #mkal #bzypeach #bzypeachyarn #sweetgeorgia #sweetgeorgiamkal #buttercupyarnart #blackyarn #purpleyarn #redyarn #cottonyarn #handdyedyarn #yarn #yarnart #fiberart #fibreart #crafting #diy https://www.instagram.com/p/CRr_AFvpvEP/?utm_medium=tumblr

[buttercupyarnart]

Got my @bzypeach #PeachyYarnClub package for May and June in the mail today! The colors look so good together, I have to use them together! I can't wait to work them up! . . . . . . #yarn #yarnmail #bzypeach #yarnclub #tencel #tencelyarn #blueyarn #pinkyarn #buttercupyarnart https://www.instagram.com/p/CPmXwDwpRlY/?utm_medium=tumblr

[buttercupyarnart]

It's been a while since I posted about how much I love the @bzypeach #PeachyYarnClub - but I do! The colors are always so vibrant and lovely, and the yarn is soft and great to work with! I can't wait to see what amazing colors the future holds! . . . . . . #buttercupyarnart #bzypeachyarn #bzypeach #yarn #cottonyarn #handdyedyarn #greenyarn #yellowyarn #redyarn #variegatedyarn #yarnclub https://www.instagram.com/p/CUYDh7MJ8wu/?utm_medium=tumblr

[buttercupyarnart]

My #PeachyYarnClub for March and April came in the mail on Monday!!! The colorways are so lovely, and the yarns are so soft, and I can't wait to find projects for these beautiful yarns! 💜💜💜 . . . . . . #buttercupyarnart #bzypeachyarn #bzypeach #yarn #yarnclub #yarnart #fiberart #fibreart #handdyedyarn #cottonyarn #pimacottonyarn #tencelyarn https://www.instagram.com/p/CNp_p6-ppqG/?igshid=1jk27ip7fnexk

[bzypeach]

#Day1 Hello #AmiguruMay! Hello fellow #Amigurumi artists! If you haven’t met me yet, stay tuned for #Day3 😉 Today I’m excited to share that the #miniskein 🧶 sets and individuals in my hand dyed yarn are now on sale. The 100% Pima Cotton and 100% Tencel in DK weight are perfect for amigurumi and projects that require lots of colors in smaller amounts. Ready to grab a few? Use the coupon code AMIMAY for 10% off the sets and individual mini skeins through May 15th. Link to my site is in the bio ⬆️ www.BzyPeach.com #AmiguruMay2021 #BzyPeach #SMS🍑 #Peach #PimaCottonYarn #CottonYarn #TencelYarn #YarnLove #HandDyed #crochet #crochetersofinstagram #knittersofinstagram #bipocknitters #bipoccrocheters #bipocdyers #WOCBusiness #blackindiedyer #blackdyersofinstagram #bipocinfiber (at Amigurumi) https://www.instagram.com/p/COVDYmWpjvz/?igshid=106kglck9b16u