News & Notes From FGF
Season 3 Episode 4: Resources to Guide Your Creative Journey
Lisa shares her favorite books and podcasts about creativity. These books are the ones on Lisa's bookcases or in her iTunes and Spotify libraies. If you would like to get the PDF with links to these resources, click here.
Naturally Dyed Mini Sets
Today, I thought I would highlight some of my naturally dyed yarn. This yarn is our PolyPay worsted weight yarn. It was grown in Virginia on a partner farm. I had it clean, carded and spun into this wonderful 2 ply. Each set has four 50 yard mini skeins. Some are...
Sometimes All You Need is Bling!
I love a little bling now and again. This yarn is our Sparkly base. It is Superwash Merino with a touch of Lurex. Lurex it the silver metallic thread that is plied within this yarn. Sparkly is fingering weight. Each skein is 400 yards. It is so versatile. You can add...
A Truly Special Yarn
I LOVE my Alto yarn. It is a commercial yarn. It is 55% superwash BFL wool and 45% bombyx silk. It is highly lustrous and it is has great drape. What is BFL wool? It's wool from Blue Faced Leicester sheep. It is a long, lustrous wool. You have the luster from the silk...
So Much Creativity, So Little Time
What is holding you back from your creativity? Lisa talks about the obstacles to your creativity and how to get past those obstacles. There is, of course, a creative exercise to build up your creative muscle. You can listen to it here or subscribe on iTunes,...
So Much Creativity, So Little Time
What is holding you back from your creativity? Lisa talks about the obstacles to your creativity and how to get past those obstacles. There is, of course, a creative exercise to build up your creative muscle.
Buy Local Buy Small Business
We are 59 days from Christmas and only 32 days from Hanukkah. And there are stories all over the news programs about the supply chain shortages. The media are sowing anxiety about what gifts and food and other products will be available this week or this month or...
New Podcast Episode: But I’m not an Artist
Have you said this statement to yourself? I know that I have. I never thought that being creative is your human nature. It is embedded in our instincts and in our DNA. Only through society have we now lifted up artists to a heroic stature. Listen to this podcast to...
Season 3 Episode 2: But I’m not an Artist
Lisa continues to talk about creativity and artistry. She gives you ways to train your creative spirit. And of course there's an exercise to strengthen your creativity at the end.
TOTW: Keeping your Patterns
Do you print out your patterns? I have some I have printed and some I have bought. And I needed a way to organize these and keep track of them. I borrowed my system from a customer. She always carries her notebook to shows or to stores so she has all the information...
