Monthly Archives: June 2015

Driftwood Shawl

Posted on June 26, 2015 by ThePaintedTiger

I finished! Here is my shawl, knit from the Tiger Club yarn for February. I hit a few bumps along the way….like the pattern not coming out even when I got to them…..but discovered it was my own silly fault….the … Continue reading →

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Fiber Friday – Targhee!!

Posted on June 12, 2015 by ThePaintedTiger

Yes, it’s true….at long last I have more luscious cottony-soft Targhee!! Can’t wait to get your hands on them? Click here. First up, we have some of my favorites from my striping sock yarns. These are dyed in a graduated … Continue reading →

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Mount Saint Helens – Tiger Club Reveal May 2015

Posted on June 11, 2015 by ThePaintedTiger

The end of May is a perfect time for outdoor activities.  One of the few areas of the United States I haven’t explored (yet) is the Northwest.  I chose Mt. St. Helens as a landmark to portray in wool. Clear … Continue reading →

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How I Remove a Batt from a Drum Carder

Posted on June 3, 2015 by ThePaintedTiger

There was some discussion on a Facebook fiber group yesterday about how to get a batt off the drum carder cleanly. I mentioned my method, but pictures are worth a thousand words, so I took some. (And I’ll probably still … Continue reading →

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