Looking for some color inspiration for your fiber? Try one of these color apps. Yes, I know there are a ton of great apps out there. These are a few of my favorites. CANVA Canva is a multi-faceted tool that allows you to design professional-looking documents, logos and infographics. It also has a nice palette
Hey team! Good news! Most of the craft need has been met! Worldwide attention to this effort has paid off. If you have completed items, please still send them to me, but you can save your future craftiness for other great efforts. Sarah, my contact at the guild, is aware of our shipment, which is
I talked to Sarah, the Australian guild member I’ve been working with. The hubs continue to be closed for inventorying, but she will still take anything that our group sends. She is aware of our efforts. So feel free to still work on and send whatever items you’re preparing for donation. Deadline is still February
Hi team! Another update on the joey pouches. The Australian Animal Rescue Craft Guild put out an announcement this morning. They’re taking stock of their donated supplies and will put out an updated need list soon. If you’re working on a pouch or nest, finish that one up and hold on. They may need more
Hi team. Here’s an update on the joey pouches we talked about here. I’ve gotten a lot of questions, so here is an update to help those of you who are helping! Q. What if I can’t make your February 5 deadline? A. There are shipping hubs throughout the U.S. which you can mail your
Hi team. I’ve been approached by a friend in Australia to help make joey pouches for some of the animals affected by the wildfires. I’ll be working with Sarah, a member of the Animal Rescue Craft Guild. I’ll be making and collecting joey pouches to mail out on February 5, 2020. It isn’t just cash
Anne Merrow, one of Spin-Off’s editors posted a great article a while back titled When Spinning Teachers Disagree. I thought this is an important article to share, as it aligns strongly with what I teach in my spinning lessons. The answer to every question is “It depends.” One of my favorite phrases is “we live in
Light-fast? Nah… Last week, we tried our hand at using purple carrots as dye. As promised, I’d like to share my results. Purple carrots are not a light-fast or substantive dye. This means they don’t produce long-lasting color and the dye doesn’t adhere to fiber without a mordant. The superwash merino I tried didn’t take
This week, I harvested the rainbow carrots from my square foot garden. I ended up with a couple of pounds of carrots and I knew what I’d use them for. You see, I’ve got a nine-month old baby, and not only can I say I make his baby food, but I also grow it. This
The Livestock Conservancy’s annual conference on October 25-26 is almost sold out. As a fiber artist, if you’ve got the hankering to travel or stretch your thinking, this would be a great opportunity to network with the community that produces the fiber you spin. While there are many sessions dedicated to grazing and raising animals,
