Monthly Archives: April 2009

What’s on the Wheel this Wednesday?

Posted on April 29, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Ready for more drum carding photo blogging? This time I’ve taken some mill ends from my Brown Sheep box.  This is the same fiber that is spun into Lamb’s Pride.  85% wool, split between mostly red, and a bit black, … Continue reading →

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Fiber Friday

Posted on April 24, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Here’s the latest yarn up for Fiber Friday!  These are all available in the shop. Also…this is the last week to sign up for the Fiber Barista’s Fiber Club.  I’m looking at all the yummy fun fibers I can order … Continue reading →

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April Club Spoilers

Posted on April 23, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

It’s time to show off the two clubs (Transitions and Fiber Barista’s ‘PostCards from Home’) I shipped last Friday.  As usual, if you don’t wanna see the Fillets reknit, don’t click ‘more’!!! Both sample tubes were knit in stockinette with 64 stitches … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

What are you doing to conserve and help our Earth?  Although it seems tough to do the big things (like hybrid cars and solar panels), even little things help make a difference.  To honor Earth Day, I’d like to share … Continue reading →

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Tiger Find Tuesday!

Posted on April 21, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

While I’m twiddling my thumbs (ok, not really….dyeing like crazy here!) waiting for my netbook to arrive, I did a little browsing to bring you a new Tiger Find.  As you see, I can hardly pass up a rainbow!!  Click … Continue reading →

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In the mail!!

Posted on April 17, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Whew!!!  That there is 40 packages that I took to the post office this morning.  That includes the Fiber Barista Club, my own Transitions Club, plus an amazing order from a new customer (thanks!!!) I’ve invested quite a bit of … Continue reading →

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Tiger Find Tuesday

Posted on April 14, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

For today’s Tiger Find, I’d like to introduce Ruth.  She is a designer, and I just love her patterns!  (And yes, I’m a little biased….she is my friend.)  On Ravelry her designer name is ‘The Yarnarian’, and has 26 different patterns to … Continue reading →

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Fiber Baristas – Fiber Club

Posted on April 10, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Hello!  Sorry I’ve been light on content this week. I’ve been working up a storm on an extra special treat for the final shipment of my Transitions Club, and dyeing up yarn for the Fiber Barista’s sock club….all of which … Continue reading →

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Fiber Friday!

Posted on April 3, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Happy Friday!!!  I have some pretty new hand dyed yarns for you!! Pastel Rainbow Tabby Lace Monet Sunrise II – Tabby Lace Koi Pond – Tiger Twist Sock Yarn Designer’s Challenge – Tiger Twist Sock Yarn Tweedy Green – Tiger … Continue reading →

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