Monthly Archives: March 2009

Pink, Pink, and Chocolate

Posted on March 7, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Who said ‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend’?   Well, ok….but when diamonds aren’t forthcoming, a girl can pamper herself with some lovely pinks and bite of chocolate. This kettle dyed Tiger Twist sock yarn is called Black Cherry.  The Tiger Twist … Continue reading →

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Top Reconstruction Project (Part 1)

Posted on March 6, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Armed with my trusty Deb Menz book, Color in Spinning, I have decided to play about with some of my dyed top.  For my first victim project I have chosen this pale green and blue top which is an 85% … Continue reading →

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Bread…..

Posted on March 5, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

It’s been a week since my last library visit, which means my binge of Mother Earth News must go back today.  So I did a quick skim of the last two. Back up a bit…..one of my friends has been … Continue reading →

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Shoes 1

Posted on March 4, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Once I started knitting socks with my hand dyed yarn, I realized that I needed shoes besides Crocs.  My Mammoths are great in winter and in the house, but don’t show much sock….and the summer Crocs create an unhappy pill … Continue reading →

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Art….

Posted on March 3, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

This little ditty came to my attention this morning……. I thought it was fantastic, and my mind immediately went to the unique relationship I have with my art and with you!  I create beautiful colors on yarn and fiber……but YOU…..you … Continue reading →

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Ring around the rosie, a pocket full of posies….

Posted on March 2, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

New today at ThePaintedTiger.com is this basket of yarns in my new “Soft” collection.  Gentle hand dyed nearly/semi-solid colors in pastel pinks, blue, minty green, lavander, and buttery yellow.  Whether for Easter, your favorite little one, or because you love … Continue reading →

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The Library and Vitamin D.

Posted on March 2, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

As an avid reader, it is only natural that I take my kids to Story Time at the library every week.  Now that the kids are a bit older, and are well known to the library staff, I can tarry … Continue reading →

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