Thistle Be Perfect Too

06/04/2026

Hello all!!! The shop will be closing at 230 today!!

06/04/2026

If you worked on your stitch every day in May sheet today is the day to hand it in!!!! Bring them into the shop and enter to win!!!!!!!

05/30/2026

Wow!!!

05/29/2026

always with the wisdom. ✨

05/29/2026

In a surprising twist for regenerative medicine, the secret to healing broken bones might be found in your sweater. 🐑🦴
Scientists at King’s College London have successfully developed a bone-healing material made entirely from sheep wool. The breakthrough centers on keratin, the structural protein in wool, hair, and nails, which was used to create a scaffold that tricks the body into rebuilding bone tissue.
In recent animal and laboratory trials, this wool-derived material didn't just support bone growth; it produced tissue that more closely resembled healthy, natural bone than any current synthetic or collagen-based alternative. Because wool is naturally renewable and often discarded as waste by the farming industry, this provides a cheap, sustainable, and high-performance source for future medical implants and surgeries.
The most mind-blowing part? The body gradually absorbs the wool scaffold as the real bone takes its place, leaving no foreign hardware behind. This discovery marks a massive leap for orthopedic surgery, offering a future where complex fractures can be "knit" back together using the same biological building blocks as a sheep's coat.
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News Source:
Science Daily – "Scientists turn sheep wool into a bone-healing material in a major medical breakthrough" (May 22, 2026)
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05/29/2026

Hello all my amazing customers!!! I will be away from the shop for a week (I will explain why soon😉❤️) but my amazing helpers Nancy, Donna and my Mom will be there to help you out!!!! Please note that some days we may have to cut out a little early to grab kiddos/grandkiddos but we are here for all your fiber and gifting needs!!!! You can always email the shop if you need something specific. It’s only a week so I will see you all in June!!!! Until then have fun with my amazing gals and happy stitching!!!!!!!

05/29/2026

We’re hosting World Wide Knit in Public Day at Thistle Be Perfect Too — and YOU are invited! 🧶✨

Bring a chair, your latest project, and your good vibes on June 13 (10:00 AM–3:00 PM). Knit, crochet, spin or weave with fellow fiber lovers, discover hand-dyed yarns and meet local artisans showcasing their handmade gifts. It’s the perfect day to stitch, chat, learn a tip or two, and support our creative community!

Have a favorite project you’re proud of? Bring it along — we’d love to see it! Questions? Drop them below or click to learn more. See you there! 🌸

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Lest we forget!

Knitted Creative Poppy Wearables Patterns😍👇

05/23/2026

As we celebrate the weekend let’s take a moment to remember why we celebrate. Thank you to those who gave their life for our freedom. We are forever in your debt.