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Nice to hear the phone make a ka-ching noise this afternoon.

A repeat customer snatched up one of these box bags with knitting cats on it!

Maybe you want to investigate zippered box bag that’ll hold up to 4 100g skeins of yarn? There are matching DPN cases!

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A zippered box bag standing on its end. The zipper and handle are black; the fabric is a white background with sketched multicolored cats playing with knitting needles and yarn. A zippered box bag lying on its bottom. The zipper and handle are black; the fabric is a white background with sketched multicolored cats playing with knitting needles and yarn. A zippered box bag laid out flat in an almost octagon shape. The zipper and handle are black; the fabric is a white background with sketched multicolored cats playing with knitting needles and yarn.
March 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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The world is hot garbage right now for US Americans, but I still need to pay my bills.

Maybe you’d like to browse project bags and stitch markers?
The below are waiting to be photographed & uploaded properly but I could set one aside for you!

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Two drawstring project bags laid flat. Both have brown tops; one features an owl print and the other a hedgehog print. A stack of folded drawstring bag showing prints ranging from butterflies and moths to space unicorns to chibi superheroes trick or treating. Folded sweater size drawstring bags showing assorted prints: manatees, moths or butterflies, and women of color doing rocket science. Stuffed dice bags showing assorted prints: chibi DC superheroes, hedgehogs or owls, rocket scientists, butterflies and (already claimed) origami / cubist dragons.
March 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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But when it arrived and I sewed it up? It was a bit lackluster. Just not the right oomph to balance out the spooky mushrooms’ bold print.

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A drawstring fabric bag in a deep purple spooky mushroom print with a solid black top and black and white striped drawstring ribbons. The lining is the scattered small dot fabric from the previous post. It looks out of place in this context.
August 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Do you have a favorite kind of fastening for your stitch markers or progress keepers?

KSQ now offers four different types of fasteners/ loops for your stitch markers: fixed rings, small & large lobster claw clasps, and leverback earring backs.

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Set of five stitch markers on fixed silver rings, with turquoise ladybird glass beads A picture of different fastening options for stitch markers: a fixed silver jump ring, a large lobster claw clasp, a leverback earring back, and a small lobster claw clasp.
April 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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I make project bags for knitters and crocheters (and cross stitchers and spinners and etc) and stitch markers for yarn crafters.

(The origami cat print bag is a one of a kind: that fabric won’t be back in the shop for a long time: if you like it, grab it now!)

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A drawstring bag with a solid back top and black ribbon ties, sitting upright on a gridded cutting mat. The main body of the bag is a grey fabric ornamented with geometric origami style cats in a variety of colors. Six silver tone stitch markers on round lever back earring “hooks” — all six charms are different styles of cats. A zippered box bag lying on its side on a gridded cutting mat. The main fabric is a light pink with a variety of line art cats, where the cats are the rice for various kinds of sashimi A zippered box bag lying on its side on a gridded cutting mat. The fabric is a pale tan, and is decorated with line art cats in coffee cups, a different kind of cat for each kind of coffee drink.
August 21, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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This is an older print, and one I’m considering retiring to bring in something new.

What sizes or shapes of bags would you most like to see in it before it’s gone?
Drawstring? Zippered box bags? Zippered wedges? Stiff-walled tote bags?

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March 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Share with someone who you think would find these prints funny or wonderful?

All bags featured in these posts will fund a 10% donation to a local (to me) mutual aid group that’s helping relocate trans folks in unsafe places up to W Mass. #KSQShop
August 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Fun graphics later, but I’m pleased that I’ll be doing two in-person events this May:

May 10, Florence MA: Yet Another Queer Pop Up Market

May 31, NY, NY: trunk show at Knitty City

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April 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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One of a kind (OOAK) bags are prints that are leaving the shop — bags whose fabrics aren’t coming back for one reason or another.

If you’ve got your eye on any of these fabrics, snap them up now before they’re gone! Search “OOAK” in the shop to find them all!

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A white drawstring bag with a teal top. The white fabric has a print of teal-blue cartoon spouting whales on it. A box bag standing on end. The fabric is a white background with tessellated geckos on it in orange, green, and grey. The bag’s handle is orange. A drawstring bag with a teal top. The main print is a navy background with origami dragons on it in shades of red, teal, and grey. A box bag standing on end. The white fabric is illustrated with grey construction equipment and colorful dinosaurs.
August 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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It’s aliiiiiive! The Halloween collaboration is finally here!

This kit is a combination of hand-dyed fingering weight yarn and a matching project bag (you choose the size!), for your knitting or crocheting 🧶 delight!

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August 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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This is today!

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alisakbeer.bsky.social Alisa K Beer | KnitSpinQuilt @alisakbeer.bsky.social · May 31
My first trunk show of the year in NYC is TOMORROW, Saturday May 31 at Knitty City!

I’ll be there all day, from 12-6pm, bringing project bags, stitch markers, earrings, and more!

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Four images in a grid. Upper left is the Knitty city logo. Upper right is an image of four project bags, showing all four sizes I’ll have with me tomorrow. Bottom left is an image of project bags popped up and bins of project bags on a wooden table. Bottom right is an image of five sets of enameled flower charm stitch markers on gold fixings.
May 31, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Pencil case or notions pouch?

I’ll be bringing a few of these to the market on May 10th in Florence MA!

(These measure about 9”x3.75” and fit pens or pencils, knitting notions, or even that rarity these days: cash!)

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Two flat rectangular zippered pouches against a grey backdrop. One is a line art pattern of tulips and butterflies; one is yellow NYC taxis against a black background.
April 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Thank you to everyone who came out to the NYC Yarn Crawl last weekend!

I’m back home in MA and doing post-show inventory, hoping to get the shop opened again tomorrow (Friday, Oct 4)

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October 3, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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If there’s a stitch marker listing that doesn’t have the new fastening options yet, add a note in the order and I’ll swap them over asap! #KSQShop
April 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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The pink houndstooth is actually tiny uteruses; the “tartan” is illustrated birth control methods, one per square. The squeal of glee I heard at my last market when a midwife found these prints was AMAZING.

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Two drawstring bags side by side. One features a small houndstooth print that is actually tessellated uteruses. The other looks like a tartan or plaid from a distance but each square contains a drawing of a different kind of birth control. A drawstring bag standing on its boxed base. It features a small houndstooth print that is actually tessellated uteruses. A drawstring knitting project bag standing on its boxed cornered base. The pink printed fabric looks like a tartan or plaid from a distance but each square contains a drawing of a different kind of birth control.
August 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Good news: my bags are at Annie&Company, all ready for you to shop the crawl F-Sun!

Bad news: I’m having a nasty fatigue flare/crash, so I won’t be able to come see your smiling faces in person.

Can’t wait to follow the crawl hashtag this weekend to see how much fun you all have!!

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SEPT 26-28 Save the date! NYCYARN CRAWL @nycyarncrawl I'll be home in MA (I'm not feeling well) but my bags are at Annie's! Can't wait to see your posts!
September 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Another set of enameled flower stitch markers!

I’m enjoying playing with this set of enameled flower charms I bought on a whim a while back. Time to use what I have on hand, with tariffs doing whatever they’re going to be doing.

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A set of five stitch markers — enameled flower charms with gold tone jump rings and links. The flowers are white, black, and pastel blue, pink, and lilac.
April 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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The dragon bag has sold, but the other OOAK bags are waiting for you!

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alisakbeer.bsky.social Alisa K Beer | KnitSpinQuilt @alisakbeer.bsky.social · Aug 16
One of a kind (OOAK) bags are prints that are leaving the shop — bags whose fabrics aren’t coming back for one reason or another.

If you’ve got your eye on any of these fabrics, snap them up now before they’re gone! Search “OOAK” in the shop to find them all!

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A white drawstring bag with a teal top. The white fabric has a print of teal-blue cartoon spouting whales on it. A box bag standing on end. The fabric is a white background with tessellated geckos on it in orange, green, and grey. The bag’s handle is orange. A drawstring bag with a teal top. The main print is a navy background with origami dragons on it in shades of red, teal, and grey. A box bag standing on end. The white fabric is illustrated with grey construction equipment and colorful dinosaurs.
August 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Cat stitch markers: knitspinquilt.etsy.com/listing/4296...

Dog stitch markers: knitspinquilt.etsy.com/listing/4296...

Star stitch markers: knitspinquilt.etsy.com/listing/6008...

Ladybugs are out of stock.

How about some roses? knitspinquilt.etsy.com/listing/4346...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Today’s pop up market, at Eastworks, is organized by the Yet Another Queer Pop Up Market organizers as a fundraiser for Hyphae, a makers market and skills studio that’s being started here at Eastworks!

We’re here 10-2 today and I’ll be here 10-2 on the 23rd as well!

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An array of stitch markers and earrings and dice bags on a table with a grey tablecloth. An array of project bags, dice bags, zipped pencil cases, and DPN cases laid out in black wire bins on a table with a grey tablecloth An array of project bags in black wire bins on a table with a grey tablecloth. Four of the bags are stuffed and displayed to demonstrate the different sizes of the bags. HANDMADE ITEMS FROM 30+ BIPOC & 2SLGBTQIA+ MAKERS POP-UP markets NOV. 16 | 10A-2P NOV. 23 | 10A-2P HYPHAE Makers Market & Skills Studio YET ANOTHER QUBER POP-UP MARKET WESTERN MA 50 ARROW GALLERY EASTWORKS 116 PLEASANT ST. EASTHAMPTON SPECIAL THANKS TO BOMBYX
November 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Here are the knitted and crocheted swatches in full color!
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There are also coordinating yarns available on the site!
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A variegated cake of purple yarn with flashes of acid green sits on a dark purple fabric covered in illustrations of spooky mushrooms. Next to the yarn cake is a crocheted granny square showing off how the yarn works up. A variegated cake of purple yarn with flashes of acid green sits on a dark purple fabric covered in illustrations of spooky mushrooms. Next to the yarn cake is a square worked in linen stitch showing how the yarn works up. A variegated cake of purple yarn with flashes of acid green sits on a dark purple fabric covered in illustrations of spooky mushrooms. Next to the yarn cake is a stockinette tube (sock circumference) to show how the yarn works up. Three skeins of yarn laid out on a dark purple fabric illustrated with spooky mushrooms. The left hand skein is nearly black; the center is the variegated purple and green skein; the right is a yellow-green solid skein.
August 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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The upcoming May 10 Yet Another Queer Pop-Up Market features 90+ makers, food and beverage vendors, and community partners, along with an afternoon of activities!

Find us in Florence at the yellow building downtown!
Saturday, May 10
11A-6P
Florence Civic Center | 90 Park St., Florence, MA

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Four images in a grid. Upper left is four project bags, three drawstring and one zippered box bag. Upper right is six pairs of beaded earrings. Lower left is five sets of gold tone and enamel stitch markers. Lower right is six flat zipped pouches in a variety of fabric prints. A graphic promoting the queer pop up market. Saturday May so 11A-6P Florence civic center 90+ 2SLGBTQIA & BIPOC makers Community activities Food truck & bevs Wear a mask! Five pen rolls laid out on a gridded quilting mat. Four are rolled up and tied with ribbons. One is laid out flat to show the top stitched flap and contrasting interior fabric. Eight fabric DPN cases with plastic snaps in a variety of prints.
April 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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I’m sewing my final items for the Queer Artisan Market in Amherst, MA, on June 21.

Will I see you there?
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RSVP on Eventbrite for more info!

4th Annual Queer Artisan Market www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual...
30+ ARTISANS OF THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY FEATURED SATURDAY JUNE 21, 2025 10AM-4PM QUEER ARTISAN MARKET CERAMICS - FINE ART - JEWELRY AND MORE! HOSTED BY GENERAL STORE THE MILL DISTRICT & LOCAL ART GALLERY 91 COWLS ROAD, NORTH AMHERST, MA FREE ADMISSION & FAMILY FRIENDLY RSVP ON EVENTBRITE FOR MORE INFO
June 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Trunk show setup at Knitty City in NYC, 12-6pm today!

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I’m having such a good (and busy) time here that I’ve only managed to post now!

Knitty City has built such a wonderful community of yarn crafters, and just re-yarnbombed the tree out front!
A rectangular table with an orange tablecloth, covered in stitch markers on display trees, zipped pencil cases, and bins of project bags. A circular table covered in an orange tablecloth in which are arranged bins of project bags and metal circular tins of DPN cases.
November 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Hello to the weekend.

I’ve just reopened the KnitSpinQuilt Etsy shop — for all your project bag and stitch marker desires!

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Shop KnitSpinQuilt by KnitSpinQuilt located in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Top shop for gifts. Buyers bought gifts from this shop and gave them 5-star reviews!
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March 9, 2025 at 12:47 AM