Our Winter Comfort Box Mission is to promote and support small businesses and strengthen our community. We thank you for your support of small business.
THE ARTIST & ARTWORK
Each year we choose a local artist and their artwork of Fredericksburg as the inspiration. This year we choose a piece from Artwork by Sonja entitled "Cottage Courtyard." We were drawn to the colors and the relatable reference to Fredericksburg, VA.
Sonja was born and raised in Virginia. Sonja has been an artist her whole life. She offers custom artwork and is best known for her house drawings and pet portraits. This from her bio page rings true for all of her work, and the artwork we choose for this year's inspiration.
"My designs are inspired by the contrast of the man-made and the organic world. I’ll draw architecture sitting among ivy; and paint clouds to soften towering church spires. I work to represent the glorious energy between the hard lines of our built world and the soft lines of Mother Earth.” ~ Sonja"
Learn more about Sonja and her artwork on her website.
THE FIBER
We are very excited that 29 Bridges Studio agreed to work with us again on this 2024 Winter Comfort Box. 29 Bridges Studio curated two exclusive & new colors inspired by "Cottage Courtyard." 29 Bridges Studio Yarns is located in Maryland and is owned & operated by Mary, a one woman show (with some help from her husband). We know you will love her yarn as much as we do. You can shop 29 Bridges Studio Yarns HERE.
THE PROJECT BAG
The project bag was printed by Sockprints a women owned small business based in California. They pride themselves on their eco-friendly printing process and passion for creating customizable printables for everyone and every occasion, big or small. Sockprints also gives back by donating a portion of their profits to Feed America, Pets for Vets, and microloans supporting women owned businesses, and by donating socks to families and shelters in need. We are honored that they agreed to work with us this year! Please consider shopping with them on their website HERE.
THE PROJECT
We were honored when two local designers agreed to work with us on hat and cowl patterns. Each pattern had inspiration from our artwork.
THE CROCHET HAT & MITT:
THE KNIT HAT & COWL:
The "Courtyard Hat & Cowl" set was designed by Jax Lewis. This beautiful set will keep you warm and cozy all winter long. The cowl has design features reminiscent of the leaves and bricks form the artwork. The brick design continues in the hat. You can find other patterns from Jax Lewis on her Ravelry page here.
Of course you are welcome to use your yarn for any project that you would like. Click here for a few suggestions as inspiration.
If you purchased the 2024 Winter Comfort Box and have lost your QRcode to your pattern, or would like a hard copy, please email us at finnegansrunlys@gmail.com
THE TIN
THE POM POM
Jectac Studio out of Sammamish, Washington provided the beautiful & soft pompom. Jectac Studio offers personalized gifts for all occasions. Shop Jectac Studio HERE.
THE PROJECT TAGS
Happy Leather Gifts in California provided the customized project tags. You can use these as a project tag or you can use them to help secure your pompom to your hat.
Happy Leather Gifts is a small family-owned brand located in California. They specialize in creating personalized products tailored for crafters and handmade enthusiasts. Their range includes vegan leather labels, wooden buttons, patches, and engraved gifts like luggage tags, silver necklaces, keychains, and more. Shop Happy Leather Gifts HERE.
THE YARN RULER
Remixed Goods provided these handmade folding yarn rulers with wraps per inch. Remixed Goods is an Etsy shop run by Lori Beer Nance in Troutdale, Oregon. By day Lori is a program director at a retreat center, and by night she is the creator and maker of all the items in the store. She enjoys making items that are not only useful, but feel good in the hands and encourage others to nurture their creativity. Shop Remixed Goods HERE on their Etsy page.
THE ARTWORK FOR YOU
Artwork by Sonja provided these little works of art that exemplify her range of talent. We hope that you find joy in these beautiful prints. And how fun is the "Snack Time at Carl's" sticker?!
Little known fact about Sonja - she designed our Finnegan's Run Yarns logo!
THE WINTER COMFORT
Simplified Soaps provided this 100% natural therapeutic salve for your lips, just in time for the brisk dry days of winter. Simplified Soaps, located in Texas, is a woman and veteran owned small business built out of need to care and nurture her family. If Finnegan's have sold out of the amazing Simplified Soaps products, you can learn more about them and shop directly from them here.
THE FINNEGAN'S RUN GIFT CARD
Finnegan's Run Yarns thanks you for supporting small businesses, ours and the others that contributed to the 2024 Winter Comfort Box. We hope you find something you will love in store. See NOTE below regarding Gift Card.
THE BOX CHARM AND STITCH MARKER
May this small charm and stitch marker set serve as a reminder of our thanks for your support of small businesses and our gratefulness that you are a part of our community.
We thank Jax for making these stitch markers and encourage you to shop directly from KnittyJax to add some "sparkle to your stitches."
FOR THE REPEAT BUYER
Thank you for those that continue to trust us to provide a surprise you will love. As a thank you we have included an extra Finnegan's Run Yarns Gift Card. See NOTE below regarding Gift Card.
THE MAKE ALONG
Our mission is to strengthen our community by supporting small business as well as by encouraging, supporting, and inspiring our fiber friends. Join us for five Mondays, in store or by zoom, as we make new friends, share laughter and encouragement, and create beautiful garments.
Mondays 6pm to 8pm EST
January 6 & 20, February 3 & 17, March 3
If you need the zoom information please email us at fiinnegansrunlys@gmail.com
THE RAFFLES
We are grateful for the support of the above and other small businesses. They have worked to give you a great value at a good price. All of these raffle prizes were donated by each small business as a thank you for supporting small. We encourage you to shop with each of these businesses.
- From Artwork by Sonja
- From 29 Bridges Studio Yarns
- From Finnegan's Run
- From Sockprints
- From Jectac Studio
- From Remixed Goods
- From KnittyJax
- And More Surprises
Thank you to Wendy for going above and beyond in helping with this 2024 Winter Comfort Box.
NOTE regarding Finnegan's Run Gift Cards. These gift cards are for IN STORE use only. If you are not local you have a couple options. You can shop by phone or if you would like to change your card to an online gift card please send us an email at finnegansrunlys@gmail.com. We are loading more and more items onto our website every day! Thank you again for your support of small businesses.