Catching up..

Because I do most of my updating on Instagram, 

this journal space tends to be left behind...

Thought I'd pop in for an update.

Couldn't resist keeping two skeins of the new

chicka-dee-K base for a booth sample.

Colorways: Delilah and Purple Sage

Kemper Wray has a lovely pattern called 'Color Field Shawl.'

It comes in two sizes, below is the small using one skein of each yarn.

Her pattern is available on Ravelry.  It is a fun and fast knit!

The Etsy shop is a little lean at the moment as I prepare for the

next event.  I'll be updating the shop after the 

Raggz Fiber and Wool event on April 21, 2018.

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Thundersnow..

'Thundersnow' on snow..

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Fractal

Our guild hosted a wonderful spinning workshop with

the lovely and talented Jillian Moreno.

We had a wonderful time experimenting with color in her

'Color Play' class

Knitting up some mitts with some fractal spun fiber from class.

Loving the way the stripes are knitting up!

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Fiber: Into the Whirled: color way 'Captain Tiuhtpants'

Pattern: Part Ann Budd's recipe for mittens, part mine

Double Pointed Needle holder: Steel City Stitcher

Shop update..

Planning a shop update for June 24, 2017 at 7pm EST.

'Thick as Thieves' and 'Washi' will be included.

Can't wait to get this new 'soft as a feather' base in the shop!!

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Last days of Autumn..

 It is no secret Autumn is my favorite time to year.

Pretty much soaked up all I could.

Lots of hikes and time in the woods.

Backyard mushrooms..

..knitted mushrooms in the backyard.

Hint of snow on the trails and a bit of color still hanging on..

magic.

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Yarn Along..

Knitting: 

Janina Kallio's beautiful shawl 'Wildheart' with a skein of

madder dyed luxe yarn .

Dyeing:

Lots of dyeing.. This is 'Gertrude'.  Inspired by my favorite

unfinished painting by Gertrude Half.

Weaving:

Finally got around to framing the tapestry woven at

the lovely Natalie Miller's weaving class last summer.

Reading:

Okay..this book is a goodie.

Loving 'The Creative Habit' by Twyla Tharp.

It has got my wheels spinning.

Happy Yarnie Wednesday!

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Joining Ginny

Outside always..

We spent Thanksgiving camping at our 

favorite state park.

Deep, mossy, prehistoric woods.

Opting out of the hustle and

treasuring the holiday as its own.

Embracing gratitude. 

Being thankful.. as we are.

Quiet.  Deep scents of pine that clear the mind

and refresh the soul.

Lots of hiking, knitting, rock picking, 

red squirrel watching,

river walking, reading 

and exploring natures treasures like

beaver chewed driftwood.

Hope that you all had a most lovely Thanksgiving.

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