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
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Spring Morning: Hand Combed
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.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Chocolate Milk Fiber
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
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23865788
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Phat Samples for April
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!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Hand Painted Silk Latte - Milk Fiber
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
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
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
New Combed Roving - Purple People Eater
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.
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.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Phatfiber Samples for February
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/
Monday, January 19, 2009
Pablo's new Ipod Sock
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.
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.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Slab pot
These are the newest thing...
Slab pot hearthstone clay, with alfred blue exterior and banana interior.
Slab pot hearthstone clay, with alfred blue exterior and banana interior.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Loved how these looked in the sunlight this evening
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...
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...
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Leclerc Table Loom
This is my newest piece of equipment and I love it. I'm probably going to take it apart this weekend and clean it up. It's got one part that needs to be replaced, lots of rust and dust, but overall, a great deal.
Jano
Status: No Longer Produced
Mechanisms: Table
Shafts: 4
Weaving Width: 20"
Features: First Leclerc Table Loom, does not fold, metal side levers, optional treadle stand.
Lately I'm knitting... a rug, a couple scarves, socks, and slippers!
Jano
Status: No Longer Produced
Mechanisms: Table
Shafts: 4
Weaving Width: 20"
Features: First Leclerc Table Loom, does not fold, metal side levers, optional treadle stand.
Lately I'm knitting... a rug, a couple scarves, socks, and slippers!
Friday, October 10, 2008
knitting in the bellybutton of california: wow! a contest!!!
knitting in the bellybutton of california: wow! a contest!!!
I just love contests... this is inspiring me! I think I'll have to post a contest too. Look for one by the end of the month. This to celebrate the resurrection of my crafty blogging. Starting today!
I just love contests... this is inspiring me! I think I'll have to post a contest too. Look for one by the end of the month. This to celebrate the resurrection of my crafty blogging. Starting today!
First Ever Sock
I'm still alive! Mostly busy making gifts and learning new processes.... oh and making stuff for the holiday festivals. This is the first sock I've made, and I'm making slippers too.
Yarn started on every bobbin, wool in the combs, wool in the carder, weaving on the loom... Must finish projects!
Yarn started on every bobbin, wool in the combs, wool in the carder, weaving on the loom... Must finish projects!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Wanna ride?
I have a riding class on the 5th & 6th... we'll see what I can do!
Pablo's making potato salad... the scents of pickles and onions come from the kitchen. There's steam rising in the sink from the potatoes in the strainer. Dad and Daniel are coming to visit in an hour or two.
It's a good birthday... quiet and happy.
Pablo's making potato salad... the scents of pickles and onions come from the kitchen. There's steam rising in the sink from the potatoes in the strainer. Dad and Daniel are coming to visit in an hour or two.
It's a good birthday... quiet and happy.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
My current fave!
This is currently my favorite bead that I've made. The picture doesn't really do it justice. There's red inside, orange stripes, and clear on the outside. It's lovely and turned out exactly as I imagined.
I received my first glass working tool in the mail Friday. It's a graphite rod that I can use to manipulate the glass, flatten it out, etc. next I need a pair of large tweezers......
I received my first glass working tool in the mail Friday. It's a graphite rod that I can use to manipulate the glass, flatten it out, etc. next I need a pair of large tweezers......
SLVFest booth at the Monte Street Fair
It was a beautiful day, and though I was tired, it was good. We sold some t-shirts, gave out lots of info, and showed off the beautiful Tina Jensen II spinning wheel that we're raffling off.
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