News & Notes From FGF
Dyeing Wool
Wool is wonderful to dye! It dyes easily. Dyed wool can be lustrous or matte, depending on the type of wool you are using. (see previous post). It can be vibrant and rich or it can be soft and pastel, depending on the amount of dye you use. Wool can be used for all...
Stash Appreciation-Types of Wool
There are four broad categories of wool: fine wool, medium wool, coarse wool, and longwools. Fine wools are just that. They have a micron range less that 17 microns. These wools are perfect for items that you will wear next to the skin. Because it is fine, it grows...
I Love Wool
Wool has a bit of a bad rap. So many people tell me they can't wear wool because they are allergic or it is itchy. Yes there are some itchy wool yarns that shouldn't be worn next to the skin. There are many wool yarns that have been treated gently and make fabric with...
Stash Appreciation–What Kind Of Stasher Are You?
Here is a repost of a summer time post that I think is a good place to start your Year of Stash Appreciation. What Kind of Stasher Are You? What kind of stasher are you? Whether you use yarn, fabric, beads or paper, your art requires supplies. How do you handle...
The Year of Stash Appreciation–WOOL
The theme of FGF blog this year is a celebration of your stash. I want you to get to know what is in your stash. I want you to be able to make good decisions about which yarn should be used for which project. So I will be writing about the types of fibers and what...
10 Great Gifts for the Spinner in Your Life
Here are some of the wonderful gifts that would be perfect for the spinner in your life. 1. Spanish Peacock spindle--This craftsman makes the most beautiful spindles in many different styles: top whorl, bottom whorl and supported. Check out his gallery to find a great...
10 Great Gifts for the Shepherd in Your Life
Here are some great gifts that I would love to have. 1. Muck or Bogs boots--These are not only necessary when it is rainy, muddy and snowy, but you will be in STYLE while farming!! 2. Hand knit hat-- If you don't knit, then ask a friend to make one for you. This one...
Swatching and Stash Appreciation
Do you swatch? I hear all the time that people do not like to swatch so they don't swatch. I suppose if you are making a shawl or scarf that doesn't need to be a particular size you don't need to. Or if you buy the yarn that the pattern says to use, you don't need...
A Year of Stash Appreciation
A Year of Stash Appreciation The theme of my blog this year is a celebration of your stash. I want you to get to know what is in your stash. I will also teach you about the types of fibers and what kinds of patterns and projects will match the yarn you have. You will...
Purple Munsell Exercises
This is the last of my exercises in the Munsell Color book. I have learned a lot doing these exercises. Probably more importantly is that these exercises have trained my color "eye". There were three exercises, "purple", "red-purple", and "blue purple". You can see...
