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Socks Samples!! Cleopatra and Pookie and Van Gogh.....

Babs

Cleopatra, Pookie, and Van Gogh are the three colorways that I developed from the winning entries from a colorway naming contest held for me by Jen of WoolGirl. These are some pictures of the yarns (actually I dye these colorways in all my standard yarns) knitted into socks! Cleopatra: Pookie: Van Gogh: I have been knitting a shawl in Cleopatra and it has been patterning/pooling in some very striking ways. I will get it up in the next few days. I love the process of developing colorways...and some unintended consequences... Read More

Getting Ready to Go to Chicago.....

Babs

A Dyeing Fool - is what I feel like. We are headed (Jennifer and me) to Chicago (Crystal Lake) on the 15th of July to go to the Midwest Fiber & Folk Fair. This is the second year of the fair, and our first year there. Since I have Midwest roots, I am looking forward to spending some time with some midwesterners! Of course, I grew up in Southern Illinois, which is "far" from Chicago. I will have loads of "monochrome" yarns that are great on their own or coordinated... Read More

Medusa in Saturn

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Well, I know I don't post very often and I plan on trying to do better in the future. I have lots of pictures to share, but thought I just had to share the results of one day's dyeing. I was in a rush to get everything done (as usual) and needed to be ready to drive one of the dogs to the vet with my husband in the early afternoon. I would love to blame my husband, but it was MEEE!!! But this really looks like Medusa to me.... Read More

Osman Felting and Traditional Turkish Natural Dyeing

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Two and a Half Wonderful Days of Felting and Dyeing! We started on Sunday evening with a presentation by Theresa and Mehmet showing pictures of felt and seeing many examples of felt, including a beautiful caftan made with silk, wool and cashmere! We were all given the assignment of making outline materials with brown wool. Monday was a great day - Sunny and the daylilies were Blooming with color! We were able to get started the next day with getting our designs laid down. With this process, you work in... Read More

Late Spring Use of the Woodstove

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What a Way to Treat a Woodstove! At the end of spring, I had a bunch of yarns that needed a resting spot to do that last bit of drying - and the woodstove came in handy! I think it looks great dressed up this way! These are some cotton and rayon yarns that will be coming soon to the website. Read More

Move to My New Studio

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Space Stolen From My Husband!! I have managed to talk my husband into letting me "Steal" his workshop space and turn it into my Studio. I should be moving in about two weeks! This will be about 800 to 900 square feet, with 3 big sinks, lots of storage area, and more. It is a single room, which will allow it to be utilized for workshops, and all kinds of workspace! My current studio is under 400 square feet and is split between 2 rooms. Pictures will be forthcoming! Read More