Good morning, everyone! I wanted to talk to you about two related things today. First, I have a new yarn base I’m introducing. Second, I am really excited about a new dyeing technique I’m using and wanted to share it with you. First the yarn base… I’ve been searching for the perfect sock-weight yarn for… Read More Introducing a New Dyeing Technique and a New Yarn Base
Last time we spoke, we talked about some patterns that use two colorways of sock-weight yarn that would look great together. As I mentioned, I’ve been taking a number of my traditionally variegated yarns and making new colorways using the same colors but dyeing them using my splashed and speckled method. When I told my… Read More Pas de Deux on Buttery Soft DK, a Coupon Code, and a Bit of News
Are you oiling up your spinning wheel and getting ready to spin like mad for the Tour de Fleece? If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a fun opportunity to get in some extra spinning time with a friendly competition during the Tour de France. Here’s a link to it on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/tour-de-fleece. In honor of… Read More Tour de Fleece Fiber Sale
Last weekend, I was a vendor in the Flagstaff Wool Festival for the second time, and it was exhausting but wonderful. Two years ago when I was there last, I was 8 months pregnant with our youngest son, which definitely made it challenging and made me extremely grateful for the help of my husband and… Read More 2018 Flagstaff Wool Festival
In thanksgiving for my 800th sale on Etsy and to celebrate my brand new website, I’m doing another Choose Your Yarn Adventure Giveaway. To enter, just choose your favorite of any of my four Odyssey collection skeins above. The winner will receive his or her favorite. You can get extra entries by liking, following,… Read More 800th Sale Yarn Giveaway
I am tremendously excited to announce the opening of my new shop today! As many of you know, I have been selling handspun yarn, hand-dyed yarn, and fiber for spinners and felters on Etsy since 2011. The time has come to have my own online shop. The best part is that you can search for… Read More Grand Opening of My New Shop!!!!
I have some exciting news. If you are wondering why you haven’t heard much from me of late, it’s because I have temporarily set aside my dye pots while I’m working on a new website. It’s coming together nicely, and I actually do enjoy web design, but I miss making yarn and art batts! One… Read More Website in the Works
I’m going to keep it short and sweet today. First of all, Mothers’ Day is sneaking up on us. If your sweet mamma is a spinner or felter, you might consider getting her a subscription to my Art Batt Club. She’ll receive a completely new and never-before-made 2-ounce art batt each month. You can choose… Read More Mothers’ Day and Sock Blanks
I wanted to tell you about my newest yarn collection. Lately, I have been combining my love of classic literature with my love of yarn and fiber. This time, I dyed the four main characters from The Odyssey, and I dyed them on a new luxury fingering-weight base made of superwash merino, silk, and cashmere. It’s… Read More Introducing The Odyssey Collection
I wanted to let everyone know that I am participating in Etsy’s big sale this week from today through the 28th. I have 37 different items on sale, including art batts, handdyed yarn, and handspun yarn. There’s a wide variety of colorways on sale, and I tried to make sure there was something for everyone.… Read More 20% Off Sale!!!
