So sad. I agree moving Stitches West out of the Bay Area was probably not helpful, but their choices might have been limited. I was going to go, but life intervened. The marketplace was tiny compared to before times, so I wondered how many folks would go just for that.
There’s not anyone really waiting in the wings to take the spot unless Vogue Knitting moves from LA.

It’s a pity they are gone. Such friendly people, and so supportive of the indie dyers and small businesses.

I vaguely recall there were issues with the unions and others that made Santa Clara difficult for them. In the end, I think it was cost and lack of space/available rooms – both for guests and teaching – that caused the move.

I hope there will be some sort of archived vendor list, so people can continue to support their favorite businesses.

So sudden! From the outside, anyway. Hopefully something will arise to fill the gap.

Oh rats! The Sacramento Convention Center is closer to me than Santa Clara, but I had out of state commitments the last 2 years and never visited Stitches West at the new location. So hope another group can pick it up in some fashion. It was the place we finally met many years ago.