We had the good fortune of connecting with Angie Reach and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Angie, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?

Taking risks is not something I do well but but I always had dreams of owning my own yarn shop but with a different spin and finally I came up with it being mobile.  This idea was at least 10 years in the making and I was weighing all the options and finally a friend said you can keep talking or make this happen!  Buy a vehicle and go for it – The Traveling Yarn Yogi began it’s journey in May of 2019 when an old mobility bus was purchased and my father did the actual build out.

What should our readers know about your business?

The Traveling Yarn Yogi is a yarn store on wheels! The bus is named “Purl” and she has her own identity – #purltheyarnbus We carry a wonderful selection of yarn that comes from a variety of independent dyers around the world. I work hard to find those dyers that have a special way of sharing their art and the quality that is on Purl makes us stand out.

The fiber industry is a huge community throughout the world. My goal is to do my part in bringing people together and thus far I’m excited that I’ve been able to connect folks and watch the magic of community happen.

TTYY is also available to do Yarn Parties – this is where an individual has a group of knitters and/or crocheters come to their home or a designated place that Purl can park. During this time the we can share techniques, door prizes and of course the opportunity to shop on Purl.

Always looking for new spots to go and folks can reach out to me to make appointments.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?

I would take them to a show, either at The Fox in Atlanta, or Aurora in Lawrenceville. We would checkout some of the local farmers markets during the week. We’d visit some of the local breweries and a day trip up to wineries in North Georgia. We might stop in to the Red Oak Lavender Farm in Dahlonega.

Website: www.travelingyarnyogi.com

Instagram: @thetravelingyarnyogi

Facebook: @thetravelingyarnyogi

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