Merry holidays from Beach Girls Purls!
Need a last minute gift? Shop our knits at The Mermaid Art Studio in the West End of Long Beach.
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Sun Dec 8 & 15: The Mermaid Art Studio Holiday Pop Up Market
Shop Beach Girls Purls Sunday Dec 8 & 15 at
The Mermaid Art Studio Holiday Pop Up Market
11am-4pm
Come support local artists and craft vendors and find one-of-a-kind unique holiday gifts. When you shop local, your $pending power stays local. Thanks for supporting your creative community!
The Mermaid Art Studio
891b W. Beech Street, in the West End.
Across from Paninis & Bikinis, in between The Dough Hut and Rose & Eye.
Sat. Nov. 23 – Long Beach Catholic School Holiday Boutique
Long Beach Catholic, we missed you last year!
Looking forward to the Holiday Boutique on Sat. Nov. 23. Lots of great local vendors, come on down and shop small businesses for the holidays. The money you spend with us gets reinvested in our community!
Sun Oct 20 – Jones Beach Fall Wildlife Festival
We’re joining a bevy of other local green/organic/handmade artisans at the Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center for a day of fun and education.
Eco-friendly art, food, animals and activites for the whole family. 11am-4pm.
p.s.– the festival is both Sat. and Sun. but BGP will only be there on Sun. Thanks for supporting our State Parks!
Oct 12 & 13 – Long Beach Fall Festival!
Beach Girls Purls will be back on the Plaza Oct 12 & 13 for the Long Beach Fall Festival. Pony rides, puppet shows, pumpkins & wine, oh my!
We’ll be stocked with all things warm and snuggly–hats, scarves/cowls, fingerless mittens, ponchos, hand spun yarn and more. Check out our Etsy shop for previews.
It’s not too early to start thinking about holiday gifts–ask us about custom orders!
Shop local! Knit, stitched and spun in 11561.
Arts in the Plaza, Sat. Sept. 21
Beach Girls Purls will be back at Arts on the Plaza this Saturday, Sept. 21.
We’ll have all things cozy for fall: hats, scarves, cowls, fingerless mittens, yarn (so you can knit your own), ponchos and more.
10am-4pm in front of City Hall, next to our farmy friends at the Greenmarket.
Shop Arts in the Plaza Sat Aug 24, 2013
Beach Girls Purls will be back at Arts in the Plaza this Saturday August 24. Stop on by, say hi, we’ll be in front of City Hall with the Farmers Market from 10am-4pm. Check out our cool cotton summer shrugs, hats, throw rugs, yarn and more, for sale online and in person. We’ll have some new markdowns and sale items, too.
Thinning the herd
Taking inventory and making room for new fall creations, which means some knits need to find new homes.
Save big on our original designs.
Some 50% off, others $20/30 off.
Check it: www.etsy.com/shop/BeachGirlsPurls
Sept 29, 2012- Support Rescue Ink & Adopt a Dog or Cat
Did you know Rescue Ink runs Long Beach’s no kill animal shelter? Do you need a furry friend in your life? Come down to the Long Beach Farmers Market/Arts in the Plaza on Sat Sept 29 for Rescue Ink’s Adopt-A-Thon! Cats and dogs are waiting for their forever homes.
Anyone adopting a dog or cat from this event on Sept 29 can come by the Beach Girls Purls booth and pick out a felted pet collar, feathery cat toy or knitted squeaky poop for FREE (while supplies last). We love the animals!
You can also make a financial contribution or donate a needed item.
Arts in the Plaza- Sept 8, 15 + 29
Thanks to all our friends who visited us on the boards this past weekend. If you missed us, our September dates at Arts in the Plaza/Long Beach Farmers Market are:
– Sat Sept 8
– Sat Sept 15
– Sat Sept 29
October dates
– Oct 13/14: Long Beach Fall Festival
– Saturdays at Arts in the Plaza/Farmers Market: TBD
Aug 25 & 26 Arts & Crafts Fair on the Boardwalk
Shop Beach Girls Purls this weekend Aug 25 & 26 at the Long Beach Arts & Crafts Fair on the boardwalk!
We’ll have hats, cowls & scarves, felted bags, hand spun yarn, cool summer knits, as well as fingerless mittens, ponchos & other warm things for winter. Plus felted collars & toys for the puppies & kitties.
“Like” us on Facebook for news & updates, including where we’ll be on the boardwalk this weekend! (they don’t tell us ’til 6am Saturday morning.)
Check out our Etsy store for previews but make sure to visit us this weekend for new and exclusive items not yet online!
This Old Bag SALE
NEW! Just in time for fall fashions & back to school, all large knit and felted bags by our designer Sue are $20 off.
All original designs: Peace bags, Sue Satchels and one-of-a-kind Noro bags.
Check ’em out on Etsy or see them in person this weekend at the Long Beach Arts & Crafts fair on the boardwalk.
Raindate- Aug 19 – Forgotten Friends fundraiser
Because of the rain today, this event will be held on Sun Aug 19.
Join us at Garden of Eve Organic Farm on Sun Aug 19! Shop Beach Girls Purls and other local artisans & craftsmen and you will be raising money to help puppies and kitties in shelters find their forever homes.
Fun for the family: food, music, belly dancing, raffles and pet adoptions.
Sun Aug 19, 10am-5pm.
Happy Birthday America! It’s Summertime!
Yes! We have cool cotton blends for when the sun goes down… shrugs, wraps & shawls. Meet us at Arts in the Plaza this Sat 7/7 from 10am-5:30pm.
See also our Lacy Little Shrug and Natural Cotton Shawls/Wraps.
Meet Mumbo Jumbo…
… Green House, Icicle, Fahrenheit, Fiesta & Peacock. More to come Sat July 7 at Arts in the Plaza, by the Farmers Market/City Hall Plaza, Long Beach NY 11561.
On Sabbatical
Folks, Beach Girls Purls is off to rejuvenate and explore creativity. May 12-June 12. Etsy shop in vacation mode, email response & FB slower than normal but if you need us, we’re here. Cathy, I’m on your cat collars, fringy style.
See everyone:
Sat June 16 @
Arts in the Plaza
Long Beach NY 11561
Sat April 21 at Crossroads Farm
Join Beach Girls Purls at Crossroads Farm to celebrate Earth Day and the start of the farmy season!
The grand re-opening celebration will feature a “Made on Long Island” market, a petting zoo, music and Earth Day activities for the wee ones. Pick up your bedding plants, join the CSA, tour the farm, meet the bees.
Get more info:
* Download the event flyer
* Crossroads Farms on Facebook
Summer events!
Just added to our calendar:
Sat August 18 at Garden of Eve farm
Fundraiser for the animal rescue organization, Forgotten Friends of Long Island
4558 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, Long Island
*Upscale vendors, homemade designer items, cooking demonstrations, music*
FREE….FREE….FREE
Come on out to support the animals and visit the nearby vineyards!
GIVE the GIFT that keeps them warm…. a Beach Girls Purls original!
Ask us if you’re still looking for last minute gifts & stocking stuffers for family, friends, teachers, trainers, mailwomen, bus drivers, etc. Shop online www.etsy.com/shop/
Just posted for sale: our current inventory of fingerless mittens/wrist warmers.
$33/pr online; $30 locals.
One size fits many!
Ultra soft and stretchy synthetic material. Machine wash/dry OK.
Thurs Dec 8 at Seaside Celebrations, LB 11561
Come snack and shop Beach Girls Purls knits at Seaside Celebrations Holiday Boutique. Thursday Dec 8, 7-10pm.
Bring your holiday lists– we’ll have new Kerry hats, a flock of fingerless mittens, cowls, scarves, handbags and more! Our knits make thoughtful and inexpensive holiday gifts for family & friends as well as teachers, dog walkers, bus drivers, house cleaners… all those folks who deserve a little thank you and appreciation.
Sun Nov 11- Shop BGP at Long Beach Holiday Boutique
Shop Small Business and Local before Sat. Nov 26!
Beach Girls Purls at the Long Beach Catholic School Holiday Boutique and Fair
Sun Nov 20, 9-4
735 W. Broadway, in the gym
Bring your holiday wish lists! We’ll have lots of new Kerry hats, cowls in all different shapes/styles/fibers, a new flock fingerless/texting mittens, felted and knit hand bags, yarn, and a few sweaters. Custom orders for Fiona, Stephanie, Pat, Jen and Cody are ready for pickup.
Need a small, thoughtful and inexpensive gift? Browse our collection of banana leaf journals and ipod/cell phone cozies ($15 each). Have a knitty friend? Indulge her creativity with a small or more generous skein handspun yarn ($10-15 and up). One size fits many? Try our fingerless mittens, a neckwarmer/cowl (all $30 and up) or a felted handbag ($35 and up). Ask us about custom orders– we have ideas!
Knit stuff happening at Etsy
Just posted
New Kerry knit hats— on sale now!
The latest inventory– no waiting.
All Hats: Newsboy, slouchy, popcorn, ribbed, fitted
Cowls/scarves
Everything/shop main page
Halloween on the Plaza 10/30
Bring your spooky self down to a pre-Halloween bash on the Plaza this Sunday. Of course you want to see Beach Girls Kerry & Laura, pick up your custom orders and talk to us about holiday gifts, but it’s a party, too! A costume contest, candy, crafts, face painting, temporary tattoos, music, storytime…
Fun for adults, kids and adults who act like kids (like Lemonee). See the full schedule here.
Oct 23 and 30 at Arts in the Plaza
Thanks to all our knitty friends who supported us last weekend at the LB Fall Festival. If you missed us–we understand, it was loud, it was crowded– you can still shop BGP knits at Arts in the Plaza on Sunday Oct 23 and a spooky Halloween on the Plaza on Oct 30. Guess what Kerry & Laura are dressing up as??
Don’t forget to bring your holiday list & ask us about custom orders while there’s still time!
Oct 15 & 16 – Long Beach Fall Festival
Shop Beach Girls Purls at the Long Beach Fall Festival Sat & Sun, Oct. 15 & 16. We’ll have bags, hats, cowls, fingerless mittens, sweaters, scarves, snoods, ponchos, ipod cozies & quilts. Plus pumpkins, puppet show, food & wine tent…
Stop by and see what’s new. Ask us about holiday gifts — place your order now & be at the top of our list!
Kennedy Plaza in front of City Hall. 10am-4pm. Here’s the official brochure of fun-ness this weekend.
Oct 2 – Shop Fall Knits at Arts in the Plaza
Yesterday was a groovy Sunday at Arts in the Plaza, twirling to the tunes of Retro 69. Nice to see our friends and meet new knitty folks.
See us Sun Oct 2 for your fall hats, cowls, fingerless mittens and ponchos. Talk to us about holiday gift ideas. Plus we have new felted handbags! No cash? No problem–we take now credit cards in person.
Sunday October 2, 10a-5p at Kennedy Plaza in front of City Hall, Long Beach NY 11561.
Sept 25- Shop BGP at Arts in the Plaza
Drop by and shop Beach Girls Purls at Arts in the Plaza in front of Long Beach City Hall this Sunday Sept. 25 from 10a-5p.
See our new flock of fittens, hats, cowls and ponchos for fall, or start thinking about holiday gifts (bus drivers, teachers, dog walkers, train buddies….). We welcome special orders!
Custom orders for Joyce (electric turquoise newsboy hat) and Penny (3 cowls, dog leash poop bag holder and grey felted handbag) are ready for pick up!
New hats & cowls!
Lots of new Kerry hats and cowls just posted for sale in our Etsy Shop, including a fitted newsboy in chocolate cupcake colors and this fall harvest cowl featured in HippieGal’s Colors of Autumn 2011 treasury.
New disco cowls
In punchy reds and earthy greens/browns/blues. Available in our Etsy store.
Variegated luxury yarn from Turkey; wild stripey design. Gorgeous craftmenship. $75 each. Click each image for more pix or to purchase.
Sun Sept 4@Arts in the Plaza
Visit our booth at Arts in the Plaza this Sunday Sept 4. From 10am-5pm, in front of LB City Hall.
Get yourself something nice for back to school! We’ll have hats, cowls, fingerless/texting mittens, handbags, ponchos, handspun yarn & blank books/journals.
Shop us on Etsy but see us in person for the latest yarns and knits hot off our needles.
Custom orders for Joyce (turquoise hat), Diane (white hat for yoga) and Penny (three 2-square cowls) will be ready for pick up!