Author Archives: ThePaintedTiger

About ThePaintedTiger

I'm an Indie dyer of yarn and fiber. I love all the colors, but especially green and brown.....and purple, and blue.....

Derelict Door – January 2019 Tiger Club

Posted on February 4, 2019 by ThePaintedTiger

I love browsing all the color design options on Pinterest for inspiration, and I found a number of ‘shelter’ photographs I plan to do this year. This one is the first; Derelict Door is still boldly showing off its blue … Continue reading →

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Time Marches On – December 2018 Tiger Club

Posted on January 2, 2019 by ThePaintedTiger

2018 Tiger Club came to an end with “Time Marches On”. This inspiration picture brings to mind the battle between man and nature, the deep red faded into coral, the green/blue/grey lichen creeping across the face and chipping away at … Continue reading →

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Receding Twilight – November 2018 Tiger Club

Posted on December 13, 2018 by ThePaintedTiger

Every year, I like to stretch my club budget and send something a little extravagant.  This year, it’s November.  One of my favorite subjects for dyeing is Twilight…either that bit between dark and dawn, or day and dusk.  Each one … Continue reading →

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Sunflowers – Tiger Club October 2018

Posted on November 7, 2018 by ThePaintedTiger

It seems I wasn’t quite done with summer yet….so to bridge the gap I’ve created Sunflowers…..summer cheerful, with a touch of fall. The fiber is Cheviot, a great medium wool.  It’ll make great outerwear like mittens….maybe divide up the colors … Continue reading →

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Great Pumpkin – September 2018 Tiger Club

Posted on October 10, 2018 by ThePaintedTiger

As our minds turn from September to October….Halloween looms near. A beloved childhood memory is making sure we watched “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” when it was broadcast every year. I took inspiration from the pumpkin oranges and greens, … Continue reading →

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Sparkle Gradients and Stripes – Fresh From the Dyepot

Posted on October 2, 2018 by ThePaintedTiger

Just listed, several new colors of blended gradients on Sparkle sock yarn (92% SW Merino, 8% Lurex….very sparkly!). What is a blended gradient? I specially wind the yarn (NOT a knit blank, so no annoying kinks), then hand paint it, … Continue reading →

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S’More, Please – August 2018 Tiger Club

Posted on September 6, 2018 by ThePaintedTiger

Crisp fall is almost upon us (currently, we are experiencing Soggy Fall!), and it’s a great time to enjoy a campfire and a favorite sugar overload, S’mores.  I like my chocolate a little more melty, and peanut butter adds a … Continue reading →

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Mountain Desert – July 2018 Tiger Club

Posted on August 9, 2018 by ThePaintedTiger

Inspiration for July’s sock and fiber clubs came from this picture of a mountain desert.  I loved the interplay of the dark and light purples with the grey, and the contrast of the gold and red, plus the possibilities of blending … Continue reading →

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Made in the Shade – June 2018 Tiger Club

Posted on July 6, 2018 by ThePaintedTiger

Every summer I like to create a color suitable for lace spinning and/or knitting. June came about somewhat serendipitously. When dyeing Annestown Beach (March Club), I really liked the idea of bright green against a dark background, and wanted to … Continue reading →

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Yakkity Yak – Shop Update!

Posted on June 8, 2018 by ThePaintedTiger

Introducing  Yakkity Yak, a luxurious blend of 70% Superwash Merino, 20% Yak Down, and 10% Nylon. It’s kitten soft (ok, Yak soft…but I don’t pet many yak), yet with the nylon you can expect your knit or crochet project to last … Continue reading →

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