Ep 146: Salem’s Magical Making Mecca (Ana Campos/Circle of Stitches)
✨ An Important Update Before We Begin ✨
Just two hours after we recorded this episode, Circle of Stitches—Ana Campos’ beloved yarn shop in Salem, MA—was devastated by a flood from a burst pipe in the unit above. The shop is now undergoing major repairs, undoing all of the hard work that went into relocating to its new space just months ago.
While they work toward recovery, Circle of Stitches is operating a pop-up shop at Ana’s Toil & Trouble dye studio, but the road ahead is long.
🙏 How You Can Help:
🛍️ Shop online: https://circleofstitches.com
💜 Donate to their GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-save-circle-of-stitches-from-a-flood
Every order and donation makes a huge difference in helping this magical community space reopen. Thank you for your support!
✨ About This Episode ✨
In this powerful conversation, Ana Campos—owner of Circle of Stitches and founder of the Fiber Witch Festival—shares her journey of adaptation, from relocating her shop under unexpected circumstances to launching a wildly successful fiber event in Salem.
🔮 In this episode, we discuss:
- The unexpected challenges (and silver linings) of moving Circle of Stitches
- How the Fiber Witch Festival exploded in popularity, drawing attendees from across the world
- Lessons in adaptation and flexibility for makers and business owners
- Why niching down and embracing what makes you unique is the key to success
- Ana’s magical approach to crafting and the tools she uses for grounding and creativity
📌 LINKS Mentioned in this episode:
🏛️ Circle of Stitches – https://circleofstitches.com
🧙♀️ Fiber Witch Festival which runs April 11-13th – https://fiberwitchfestival.com
🌟 Toil & Trouble Hand-Dyed Yarn – https://toilandtrouble.com
📷 Follow Ana on Instagram:
Circle of Stitches: https://instagram.com/circlestitches
Fiber Witch Festival: https://instagram.com/fiberwitchfestival
Toil & Trouble: https://instagram.com/toiltrouble
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👉 https://www.patreon.com/knitaspell
🎧 Watch this episode on YouTube!
👉 https://youtu.be/kSXw8TsS0AU
