News & Notes From FGF
A Look at Two of our Shawl Kits
Here are quick looks at two of our shawl kits: Strisce Shawl made with Zephyrette and Raddiant Shawl made with Corrie Sock. Each of these shawls comes in various colorways. You can find the Strisce kit here and the Raddiant kit here. https://vimeo.com/559077247...
Getting Ready for My Tour de Fleece Project
It's now 17 days until the start of the 2021 Tour de Fleece. I told you that I have 2 goals. My long goal is to spin yarn for this really cute top. But I can't just sit down and spin. I need to spin to a specification. Yes it can be a little off this way or that. I...
A Conversation with Dalis of Dancing Leaf Dyeworks
I have a new podcast out in the world. I had a great conversation with Dalis of Dancing Leaf Farm. We talked about her journey as a textile artist. We talked about yarn and color and being a solopreneur. I also wanted to specifically talk to her about how she keeps...
A conversation with Dalis of Dancing Leaf Dyeworks
In this episode, Dalis and I talk about sheep, yarn, color and how the pandemic has changed the world of indie dyers. Dalis also shares how she achieves balance as a solopreneur.
24 days until tour de fleece 2021
We're getting closer. I've been dyeing up combed top and I pulled out some mohair roving too. This mohair is really silky and shiny. It would be a great addition to an art batt. Or you could blend it in with other fibers. So far I have a lot of semi-solid colors and...
WIP Wednesday: Always Socks on Needles
I always have a pair of socks on the needles. I finished my last pair about 2 weeks ago and I've been stitching along on these. The yarn is my Perendale Sock yarn that has mohair for strength instead of nylon. The colorway is an experimental colorway... (let me know...
Tip of the Day: Deciphering Mystery Skeins
In this video, I walk you through what to do when you have a mystery skein that has lost its ball band. Yes you can eyeball the weight....you can tell the difference between worsted and fingering. But I show you 2 tools that will help you to determine the size and...
Let’s Talk Yarn Standard Weights
So you want to make that really cool shawl/sweater/scarf/hat on Ravelry. It calls for a yarn that is discontinued, but you have the same standard weight yarn in your collection that would be really great. Can you just go ahead and use that yarn and get the same...
6 weeks until the 2021 Tour de Fleece
Hey spinners! Have you decided to participate with us? We have a team that you can join in our Ravelry group here. Or in our Facebook Tour de Fleece group here. I'm dyeing up new rovings that are fun and will be so colorful too. I've decided my goals for the Tour. For...
Tip of the Day: Caking up your skeins
In this video I show you 2 tricks to make caking up skeins easier. These tips also make the resulting yarn cake easier to handle while you're using it. I totally didn't make this up. I've seen these used in yarn shops. And since I've started doing cakes this way, it...
