Creative Missives

2011-11-01T11:08:00.001-07:00

Sweet... anything else I write today is gravy!

2011-10-30T10:59:00.000-07:00

It's time I resurrected this little blog (haven't posted since last year). I'm starting NaNoWriMo tuesday. So far I've prepared 3 characters and started hammering out my plot. The writing should be fun, agonizing, big, dreamy and relentless. I'm working on my December PhatFiber samples today. Trying to decide whether to do Angelina one more time or to do something else. The theme is Childhood Favorites... and Angelina is like candy which is one of my all time childhood favorites...Esp. bubblegum and Lemonheads.Yesterday we banded Stanley. Not my favorite thing to have to do. I was having trouble sleeping last night because I was worried about him. This morning, he's his normal little self if only a little quieter. Being a ranch mom is fun and rewarding... even if sometimes unpleasant. Now it's time to figure out breakfast... maybe some homemade focaccia bread made into french toast? hmmmm... or I'm kinda craving biscuits and gravy...

Cleaning house...

2010-10-26T14:39:00.001-07:00

It's time to clean things up a little around here. Life has taken some twists and turns since I last posted.

The house is probably a good 80% done.

We're a little weary, but life is good.

YAY!! SLVFest 2010

2010-07-13T13:32:00.002-07:00

Thank you to all the people and organizations that made SLVFest happen for the fourth great year!

Monte Vista Parks and Rec
City of Monte Vista
Monte Vista Coop - Tables and Chairs
Laura at WildethymeArt - Programs
Wendi Gill - Info Booth Helper
Christie Perry - Runner/Helper
Whitney Glenn - Email/Phone Vendor contact
Bev Hotter - Security

Andy Skellenger and Beth Quist
and ALMA for the amazing music...

and all of our amazing Vendors

I hope I'm not forgetting anybody... Couldn't have done any of this without you!!

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2010-03-08T08:41:00.001-07:00

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Gemini: The Cusps

2010-01-12T10:21:00.000-07:00

Gemini: The Cusps

The 2nd Annual Classified Employee Craft Fair will be held Saturday November 14, 2009.

2009-11-04T16:23:00.002-07:00

Handspun, Hand Dyed Yarn
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

The 2nd Annual Classified Employee Craft Fair will be held Saturday, November 14, 2009, from 9am-4pm in the Student Union Building. You don’t have to be an ASC Employee to participate. All are welcome. Encourage all family members and friends throughout the Valley and beyond to come and enjoy the fun. Hard copy registration forms can be picked up at the One Stop or the ASC Print Shop. Online Applications and details are available at adams.edu/committees/cec We will be accepting vendors of unique handmade items, supplies for creating handmade items, homemade jams/jellies, baked goods, art works, etc. The fee is $20.00 for a 10 X 10 space. A second 10 X 10 space fee is only $10.00. Fees must accompany application. Tables/Chairs and electricity will be available on request. This is a great way to kick off the holiday season. Let’s make this a huge success! Application deadline is November 9, 2009. However if you know someone who would still like to participate after this date please let us know. For more information contact Jeff Cook at 588-5074 or 587-7956.

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening - Robert Frost

2009-10-20T13:09:00.001-07:00

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening - Robert Frost
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there's some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

ITW & SbJL Give-away

2009-09-30T07:55:00.001-07:00

ITW & SbJL Give-away
Originally uploaded by into the whirled

Go to ITW & SbJL Give-away! | i n t o t h e w h i r l e d and mention Crys@polyartgirl!!

Silk Brick - Wonderland Fibers

2009-08-14T08:44:00.002-07:00

Silk Brick - Wonderland Fibers
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Some of the most luxurious and beautiful silk I've ever laid my hands on.

This is for sale under Polyartgirl Inspirations at Spindies, the online Art Fiber Festival.

This is some of the softest, most luxurious silk I've ever had the pleasure of touching. It's not sticky like silk can sometimes be. It's soft and spins like a dream.

This brick has much of the natural sparkling white still shining through. The dyed parts are professional acid dyes in warm green and orange.

Silk brick comes in a roving that is about a hand wide. It's long fibers are aligned and may be spun into a very even yarn if that's what you desire.

100% top quality silk, hand wash any yarn or garment made from this fiber to keep it sparkling for many years to come.

Raffle Wheel Winner - Jill Wright

2009-07-25T13:23:00.001-07:00

Raffle Wheel Winner - Jill Wright
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

SLVFest 2009 Raffle winner - Jill Wright of Pine Colorado.

Thank you to everybody who purchased tickets. You help make this wonderful little festival of ours a reality.

Wonderland Fiber - Squash Blossom Silk Brick

2009-07-18T22:58:00.002-07:00

Wonderland Fiber - Squash Blossom Silk Brick
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

I'm in love with this fiber... Absolutely the softest silk I've ever touched. These colors are calling my name.

Available on Etsy from Wonderland Fiber

Last Call SLVFest: Workshops & Raffle Spinning Wheel

2009-07-06T09:24:00.002-07:00

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Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

We're heading into the home stretch with our festival coming this weekend. The SLV Folk Arts and Fiber Festival is slated to begin Friday with a series of workshops. If you've been thinking about signing up, head over and do that now! The workshop website is: http://www.slvfest.com/workshops

Also, even if you can't come to the fest this year, do not miss the chance to win a beautiful Wee Peggy Spinning Wheel. Tickets are $5 each or 4 for $15. You need not be present to win and you can purchase tickets online at: http://www.slvfest.com/rafflewheel

Let us know if you have any questions... we hope to see you this weekend!

Kailin Yong Peace Project playing with Andy Skellenger

2009-06-26T14:31:00.002-07:00

SLVFest 2009 Music

Kailin Yong Peace Project playing with Andy Skellenger
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Come check out our the music at SLVFest 2009.

Limited Edition - 2009 SLVFest T-Shirts

2009-06-22T22:07:00.001-07:00

Limited Edition - 2009 SLVFest T-Shirts
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Beautiful new tie-dye t-shirts... available at SLVFest 2009

SLVFest 2009 Raffle Wheel

2009-05-19T12:38:00.001-07:00

SLVFest 2009 Raffle Wheel
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Love this little wheel... it's small enough to travel, easy to spin, double drive and has at least three bobbins (maybe four)... come check it out at slvfest.com

Spring Morning: Hand Combed

2009-04-19T21:41:00.001-07:00

Spring Morning: Hand Combed
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Newest combed rovings... 9 little roving cakes in the most delicious color... the warmest, softest brown milk fiber and bamboo blended with spring green merino and a touch of angelina. This has to be one of my favorite combed blends ever.

Chocolate Milk Fiber

2009-04-18T17:29:00.002-07:00

Milk Fiber
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

More new milk fibers for my etsy store... This week I'm combing some of this silky fiber into a nice sparkling roving. I'll post that up this week.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23865788

Phat Samples for April

2009-04-01T19:17:00.002-07:00

Phat Samples for April
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Hand-painted bamboo samples for Phat Fiber. I'll list the rest on Etsy... well, most of it. I think some of it will be combed into some rovings... maybe a little more of it will be spun up into a gorgeous single yarn. Maybe there won't be much on Etsy... or not for long anyway!

Hand Painted Silk Latte - Milk Fiber

2009-03-30T14:24:00.002-07:00

Silk Latte - Milk Fiber
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

New!! I'll be listing these milk fiber rovings as well as blending the milk fiber into my current combed rovings. I'm so excited to start offering this beautiful fiber in my Etsy shop this month.

The fiber is incredibly soft. I'll have to spin a sample soon.

Some info about Silk Latte:
Milk Fiber advantages:

* Superior in strength to wool!
* Contains 17 amino acids and natural anti-bacterial properties...hint hint..socks...
* Same ph as human skin (great for sensitive skin!)
* Milk Fiber is enviro-friendly and is considered a "green" product.
*Milk fiber is made from milk casein, instead of fresh milk

More info at: Wear milk if you can't drink it (Milk Yarn) - TE Online

New Combed Roving - Purple People Eater

2009-03-25T08:46:00.001-07:00

combed roving
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

I've decided to start playing with all of my stashed fibers. I have Everything at my fingertips, and I love to comb.

In the end there are about 5 roving balls with this set. They all contain the same fibers with differing levels of blending. The fibers include: handpainted mohair locks, supersoft white Merino, bright purple bamboo, lots of sparkly angelina, and just a touch of green sari silk.

I'll list this on Etsy in the next couple days as I start the next batch on my combs.

Phatfiber Samples for February

2009-02-23T10:10:00.002-07:00

Samples for February
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

These were my samples for February. Made with the art yarn spinner in mind, but they can easily be carded into a fluffy batt. Next month, I think it'll be yarn... maybe merino. To get more info on Phat Fiber, head over to: http://phatfiber.com/

Pablo's new Ipod Sock

2009-01-19T10:20:00.001-07:00

Pablo's new Ipod Sock
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Made from Maggi Knits Irish Linen/Cotton, this little project was a fun one to figure out. After knitting two ipod socks in the last little while, I realized that I'm knitting socks...so I might as well knit some for my feet.

They're out of some really soft cormo yarn that I bought at the Pagosa Fiber Festival a few years back. I dyed the yarn last week, and it's been singing to me ever since.

Slab pot

2008-11-30T22:07:00.001-07:00

Slab pot
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

These are the newest thing...

Slab pot hearthstone clay, with alfred blue exterior and banana interior.

Loved how these looked in the sunlight this evening

2008-10-26T17:10:00.001-07:00

Loved how these looked in the sunlight this evening
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

I'm working on another weaving. I want to have at least two more done before the Art Tour.

Lately I can't get enough of working on my knitted rug. There are pictures up over at flickr and at ravelry. I'm going to have to work on xmas presents again soon...