The Circle of Life...Choosing Conservation

The Beach Bunnies and the Dizzy Blonde all feel strongly about giving back to our communities through conservation.  And towards that end we are both donating a portion of our proceeds to this year's chosen non-profit, Delilah's 2nd Chance Rescue.  But we want to do more.  So, this year, we are trying to raise more funds by selling event T-shirts.  100% of the proceeds will be donated to Delilah's 2nd chance.

The t-shirts are 4.2 oz, 52% airlume combed and ringspun cotton/48% polyester.  They are pre-shrunk, lightweight and oh-so-very soft.  The shirts are relaxed fit (unisex) and feature tapered shoulders, a comfortable crew neck with a tear-away tag, side seams and short sleeves.  In staying with the theme of this year's gathering, Disney's Lion King, we chose a heathered brick shirt with a Stitch the Magic emblem done in goldenrod screen printing.

Arrive at the event and/or park excursion in style!  

T-shirts will only be available through pre-order here.  

In order to have the shirts produced and then shipped in time for you to wear to the event, the last day to order will be December 28, 2023.  So don't miss out.  Order your shirt today!

The Pride Rock Pack

 And without further ado, we bring you The Stitch The Magic 2024 Collection (aka the Pride Rock Pack) in its entirety!

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Prices are posted with each item of the collection. 

As an incentive, when you purchase the Pride Rock Pack in its entirety, not only will your Pack ship for free, but it will also include this beautiful custom-embroidered commemorative patch, a $12 value.

Did you know that a portion of each bundle and $3 of each individual skein purchase will be donated to Delilah's 2nd Chance Rescue of Port St. Lucie, FL?  Delilah's 2nd Chance Rescue is a non-profit (501(c)(3)) animal rescue organization that specializes saving, rehabilitating and placing animals in forever homes.  

Every item in this year's collection has been carefully crafted by local artists throughout Florida.  So, not only will you be receiving well-crafted, high quality products, you will be supporting small businesses in our communities.  It's a win-WIN!

Pre-orders are open now, but will close on January 12, 2024. After which, you may be able to purchase items individually, but The Pack...errr...pact (the incentives) will no longer be available.  Quantities are limited, so order early to ensure availability.

Place your order HERE

While you're at it, registration for the meet-up event is still open, but the event is filling up fast!  Register here 

Meet Your Hosts: Laura Wilson-Martos

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 Dizzy Blonde Studios

Laura grew up in Southern California and her childhood was a busy one.  She started playing classical piano at age 5, and in high school she was a choir and drama geek.  When she was 10, her family moved to a house with a little bit of acreage, and she was introduced to 4-H, where she excelled in the home arts, mainly baking, canning and home decor.  She tried her hand at the fiber arts, and had limited success with crochet, and no success at all with knitting. 

After graduating high school, she enlisted in the Air Force, and spent 2 years stationed in England, with the remainder of her tour spent stateside.  After 8 years, she moved back home to CA and attended college.

She didn't start knitting until 2004, when her best friend informed her that she was going to learn.  Her friend worked in the film industry and was getting tired of losing all of her knitting friends when the show wrapped.  She told Laura that if she learned to knit, she'd always have someone to knit with.  They even wrote a knitting blog together:  JenLa and kept it going for almost 4 years.  She also co-hosted the KnottyGirls podcast with another friend for 2 years.

In 2008, Dizzy Blonde Studios was born.  Now, most people think that Laura's the Dizzy Blonde.  While indeed blonde, and at some times, very dizzy, the Original Dizzy Blonde was Trixie, her much beloved rescue dog.  Since then, she has rescued many a Dizzy Blonde, each with their own colorway.

Dizzy Blonde Studios specializes in hand-dyed yarn using various methods.  Each of the colorways in the Signature Collection was inspired by a famous blonde.  Dizzy Blonde Studios also has Showcase collections, inspired by one geekery or another.

In 2013, Laura hosted her first ever "Knit Dizzney" event at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA.  Each year, a Disney theme is chosen and colorways are developed inspired by the chosen theme.  2023 will mark the 10th anniversary of Knit Dizzney.  

And, now living on Florida's Treasure Coast since 2018, Laura will be co-hosting the inaugural year of Stitch The Magic...a similar-yet-different event at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL.  Hope to see you all there!