Monthly Archives: October 2010

Knit-Weaving and Rag Rug Knitting Machine Experiments

Posted on October 28, 2010 by ThePaintedTiger

I’ve been meaning to try out the knit-weave capabilities of my knitting machine for quite some time now, and a ‘Virtual SOAR’ workshop prompted me to make the time to do it.  Also, there has been some chatter in the Ravelry KM … Continue reading →

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Sensational Silk and the Return of Rainbows

Posted on October 23, 2010 by ThePaintedTiger

I have some beauties to share with you today!  Just take a look at this gorgeous tussah silk: And there’s a few braids of Corriedale: I’ve also been busy with replenishing the rainbow yarns in the shop. I have several … Continue reading →

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What’s on the wheel?

Posted on October 22, 2010 by ThePaintedTiger

It’s been awhile since I’ve had a chance to update you on my projects, so here’s what Lizzy Lendrum and I have been up to! We made some quick work of this Polwarth: I stripped it down into pencil roving … Continue reading →

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Fresh from the Dyepot – Wonderful Wensleydale

Posted on October 17, 2010 by ThePaintedTiger

It is time for a new fiber to join the zoo!  Wensleydale is a lovely luster longwool, which means a staple length of 8 or so inches.  Lovely for lace, or fancy spinning like boucle.  All braids are 8 oz, … Continue reading →

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September Tiger Club Reveal

Posted on October 9, 2010 by ThePaintedTiger

For September’s Tiger Clubs, I decided to go with some typical fall colors…..even those who don’t care for yellow or orange enjoy rich fall leaf colors. So I present to you…..Marvelous Maples! Sock Yarn – Tiger Twist And the fiber…..a … Continue reading →

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Fresh from the Dyepot

Posted on October 2, 2010 by ThePaintedTiger

Yup, it’s fall, and I had been itching to make some lovely autumn colors…. Our first one is Tussah Silk, and then I’d like to introduce a new fiber to the shop – Polwarth!   A cross between Lincoln and Merino, … Continue reading →

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