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Stripes
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Stripes is a showcase for previewing yarn and roving that has been hand dyed by ThePaintedTiger. Knitting projects, and my new interest in hand spinning are discussed, as well as business articles of interest to the crafter who wishes to start selling.
Recent Posts
How a New Coat Led to a New Hobby
Last fall (not this year, 2008) I found the most wonderful Anne Klein coat. Deep green….mossy and brown, A-line, elegantly simple top stitching, chunky buttons. Oh, and get this…..60% Angora and 40% wool. Soft, very warm, simple, an...
Flowers and Rainbows and Chilly Colors, Oh My!!!
Here I am, all finished with the Christmas scarf rush, so I had a chance to photograph some yarn and fiber and do an update today! Stop by the shop to check them all out....
Sale!
Tiger Cub sock yarn is being discontinued…..not because I don’t think it is a great yarn (I do, and have numerous socks knit from it), but my studio is only so big, and new exciting yarns are calling for me to dye them (not to mention all...
I’m back!
Just a quick post to let you know that I’m back home now, and wading through all my emails and getting packages ready to ship!...
Fiber Update 11/24
I have been having quite the enjoyable time this week dyeing up all these different fibers! New this week are Corrie X and Merino/Tencel. Check out the newest on the block. 1. Tropical Rainbow – Hand Dyed Tussah Silk Sliver, 2. Lakeshore...
Creating a Multicolor Roving on the Drum Carder
Today’s photo tutorial will focus on making a layered batt, which results in a multi-color roving when pulled….either straight from the swift of the drum carder, or made later by zig-zag tearing the batt. If you haven’t joined me ...
