Local Color–Walnut

I’m starting to do my natural dye experiments for a truly “Fibershed” yarn. The base is our new Polypay worsted. It is made from fleeces grown at a partner farm in Virginia and spun in Pennsylvania. First I gathered the whole black walnuts on our...

A Different Kind of Virtual

This week Camp Yarnsie is taking place. Yarnsie is a community based group. They offer a myriad of classes and groups for all kinds of textile crafts including weaving, spinning, knitting, and crochet. They have open rooms nearly around the clock, so you may meet...

WIP Wednesday

My Local Fibershed Sweater in progress. It’s “Shifty” only I added a steek so I can make it a cardigan!

New Podcast: Planning a Fibershed Garden

Lisa is taking the next step in the Fibershed wardrobe. She is planning a natural dye garden. She also talks about what we can do while awaiting those plants growing to still work on the wardrobe. You can find it here OR subscribe on itunes.

Holiday Gifting: Experiences

For the last few years, I’ve enjoyed giving experiences rather than gifts. And some of my favorite gifts to receive have been experiences too. We’ve give tickets to plays and concerts. And these gifts have included spending that time with the recipients,...