As you have heard by now if you follow me on ANY social media, the NJ Wool Walk 2020 has been postponed. We are meeting in May to pick a new date. I have been preparing for the Wool Walk since December and have been dyeing this colorway en masse since January. I decided that … More 2020 Wool Walk Colorway – "Hindsight" is READY to ship
This is the third post in the Series. Follow the links below to view the 1st and 2nd posts in this series. Installment 1 – Huacaya AlpacaInstallment 2 – Corriedale Wool Icelandic Wool “This breed originated in Iceland and is hardy and adapted to harsh, changeable climate and marginal pasture and browse conditions. Ewes are … More Series (Installment 3 – Icelandic Wool): Spinning my way through the Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook
Not much spinning was done on day 4 😦 I did manage to get my Jacob blend in for a photo shoot however and now it is hanging to dry before skeining and breaking them into smaller skeins. This will be for sale in the shop this weekend. Day 4 – July 7th Day 5 … More Tour de Fleece Days 4 – 6 – July 7th – 9th
Day 2 – Sunday July 5th After yesterday with 4th of July fireworks and fun …. I wanted to sleep in, but my dogs had another idea. I was jolted from a peaceful sleep at 6:15ish to my Mastiff, Gus barking, which is a rarity, so always cause for me to take a look. I … More Tour de Fleece Days 2 & 3 – July 5th – 6th
Happy Birthday America !! I am going to chronicle my TdF journey here and do one post a day. 7:23 AM- (with coffee in hand) I will be doing the 2nd bobbin (6.2 oz) of this Jacob wool, bamboo, faux cashmere, Angelina combo. The first bobbin was completed prior to the tour. I will be … More Tour de Fleece Day 1 – July 4th
It is rare when a “fiber artist” actually takes time out from making things for sale to make something for him/herself or the house. Well, I took time out last week to make a table runner for my bookcase in the 3rd floor guest bath. The reveal of the total bathroom remodel will be post … More Weaving Cloth and the wet finishing (fulling)
Chapter 1 – Fiber Prep As a long time spinner and fiber producer (alpaca), wool and other fibers buyer and working with many mills and working with and selling commercial yarns over the past 12 years, I get many questions on terms commonly used in the fiber world. I can see why they are confusing … More FIBER FAQs —- Fiber Prep – What does it all mean ? top, roving, rolags, clouds
Corriedale Wool Fiber Characteristics – Corriedale wool is readily available in commercial top and normally is seen in the preparation in either white or brown. Commercial top is typically in the micron range of 26-27 which is a spinning count of 56-58s. For those of you unfamiliar with what spinning count actually means . . . “It is a … More Series (Installment 2 – Corriedale Wool): Spinning my way through the Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook
Introduction to the Series: If you are a fiber fanatic (like me), then owning the “Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook” by Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson is not a “nice to have”, but rather an essential guide to the wonderful world of fiber animals!! It is one of my favorite books in my crafting library. It not only … More Series (Installment 1 – Huacaya Alpaca): Spinning my way through the Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook
I have a signature yarn color-way called “All Colors Self-Striping™” that self-stripes. Here is an example of that yarn knitted up by Michele from Easy123 on Etsy. If you want yarn like this – visit my shop or email me. This cowl was made from 120 yards of my handspun on size US#13. You can bump … More Self-Striping Hand Spun Art Yarn
The Yarn Shop at Alma Park 