Monthly Archives: September 2009

Wildlife Wednesday….

Posted on September 29, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

A discussion in one of my hangouts about bugs reminded me that I hadn’t posted these up to the blog yet! What is that cub looking at? Why, it is a cicada! I’m not sure I had ever seen one … Continue reading →

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Fiber Friday – New Silk!!!

Posted on September 25, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Need some lux? I’m now offering hand dyed Tussah Silk. Tussah silk is collected from wild cocoons after the moths have emerged, giving it the name ‘peace silk’. It is a very nice soft and shiny fiber. Spin these alone, … Continue reading →

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Packages packages…..

Posted on September 24, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

One of the fun bits of being in the fiber business is that you get to receive very large boxes of stuff. I know my children appreciate it, as they get to make a number of box cars, space ships, … Continue reading →

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BFL Top is here!!

Posted on September 18, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Please join me in welcoming a new fiber to ThePaintedTiger, hand dyed Blue Faced Leicester Top. This long wool is great for spinning, and benefits include a beautiful luster and durability combined with softness. Enjoy your weekend!!!

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Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Posted on September 16, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

This past weekend I went to the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival. It was my first such event….and wow I wasn’t disappointed! We entered the first building of the Country Store, and didn’t make it any further for awhile, as … Continue reading →

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Fiber Friday!

Posted on September 11, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

I’ve been dyeing like a crazy woman, and have all of these new hand dyed yarns up in the shop for you! The top two rows are a scrumptious new yarn I’d like to introduce….BFL Sock. Yup….durable, soft, halo-ish Blue … Continue reading →

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Bishop Hill Clay & Fiber Festival

Posted on September 9, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

I have been quite remiss on not reporting on the Bishop Hill (IL) Clay & Fiber Festival. Our local paper had a blurb about it, and hubby suggested we go (I think he was lured by the homemade pie & … Continue reading →