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It’s Winter?
Tomorrow it is supposed to be nearly 50 degrees. While I’m not complaining, this has to be the mildest winter I remember for a long time. At dawn recently, this was the view from our front door: Um, yeah, driveway … Continue reading
Fiber Friday – Corriedale and Romney
This week, I have some lovely soft corriedale top, and fun to spin Romney, in a range of colors from subtle to eye-searing. First up is the Corriedale. This combed top is a favorite for any kind of project. It … Continue reading
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Nouveau – January Tiger Club Reveal
A newspaper article led to January’s color of the month….Pantone has released a new book, “PANTONE: The 20th Century in Color”. The whole article sparked my imagination, but this in particular caught my eye: ‘….when fashion designer and Orientalist Paul … Continue reading
A Typical Day
I always find it interesting to take a peek into the schedules of others. So today it is my turn….follow me around in a typical day in Tiger Land! 7-ish – Up. Feed cat before his loud meowing wakes the … Continue reading
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Time to be Phat!
Ok, I spend way too much time on Ravelry. In my browsings last week, I happened upon an ad for the Phat Fiber box, and remembered fondly being in the box, way back when. So I decided to visit the … Continue reading
Fiber Friday – Worsted and Bulky Yarns
I’m working on inventory, and came across these yarns I dyed for a show I did a while ago. Somehow, they never managed to be listed on the site. They are now, and they are discounted for quick sale. Jaguar … Continue reading
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Tiger Club Reveal – December 2011
Hope you all have a lovely Holiday season! I know I did…and part of my joy was to send off December’s Tiger Club. I took my inspiration from some locks I purchased at Midwest Fiber and Folk Festival last June. … Continue reading
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Needle Felted Cardinal Ornament – Tutorial
Every year, my girlfriends have an ornament exchange, which we conduct white elephant style. It is great fun, and being the crafty person I am, I brought a homemade ornament to the first time we did this. And the second. … Continue reading
Tiger Club Reveal – November 2011
Time for another reveal! For November, I was still feeling seasonal, but we had a fall color already. Then I realized that I haven’t sent anything resembling a rainbow in the year and a half of this club! Casting about … Continue reading
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Offers
‘Tis the Season, and I know you are working hard on those last minute gifts. Time to treat yourself, or pick up something for your friends at knit or spin night! All of December, I’m offering free US shipping for … Continue reading
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