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New Toys

Posted on November 6, 2014 by ThePaintedTiger

So, I had two fillings this morning. My tongue is numb, and I can feel the tingle of anesthetic in places it really shouldn’t have migrated to. I guess I’m thankful for the great dental care I am privileged to … Continue reading →

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Falling Leaves – Tiger Club Reveal – September 2014

Posted on October 7, 2014 by ThePaintedTiger

Inspired by this lovely perspective shot of a tree in full autumn splendor, I pulled out shades of red, gold, and brown.  The result is our September Tiger Club, “Falling Leaves”. Our fiber is Shetland, and oh, what a batch! … Continue reading →

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2014 Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival

Posted on September 24, 2014 by ThePaintedTiger

A couple of weeks ago, my daughter and I spent the weekend at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival. Even without taking any classes, we had a wonderful time. We arrived around noon on Friday, after pushing through driving rain … Continue reading →

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August Tiger Club Reveal – Katydid

Posted on September 14, 2014 by ThePaintedTiger

I love finding inspiration in nature, and this month was no exception. I wanted something Amazon green, and a search turned up this Katydid. I love the addition of black, red-brown, orange, and that surprising spot of blue. Here’s my … Continue reading →

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I’m so confused – Shop Update

Posted on August 21, 2014 by ThePaintedTiger

So, I missed Wooly Wednesday, and I’m too early for Fiber Friday….but hey, I’m doing a shop update anyway. Yummy stuff! I have a new fiber for the shop, Gotland. It is a fiber from the Island of Gotland of … Continue reading →

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Mulberries – July Tiger Club Reveal

Posted on August 8, 2014 by ThePaintedTiger

July brought plenty of excitement…we bought kayaks and took a family vacation in the lovely Wisconsin Northwoods.  The excitement didn’t stop when we returned home…..a new yarn AND a new fiber were ready to greet me, begging for color. My … Continue reading →

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Tiger Club – May and June 2014

Posted on July 4, 2014 by ThePaintedTiger

Summer hit, and well….as usual I’m expecting to relax.  Instead, it’s a new kind of hectic, and even though they are fun activities, it takes a toll on the schedule.  So, please accept my apologies for not getting the May … Continue reading →

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Finally Fiber Friday…..

Posted on June 13, 2014 by ThePaintedTiger

I quietly uploaded a number of new things to the shop this week, and I’m excited to share them with you.  There are a few kinds of wool, plus silk in both fiber and lace yarn! I found some Shetland … Continue reading →

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Storm Cloud – April 2014 Tiger Club Reveal

Posted on May 12, 2014 by ThePaintedTiger

‘Tis the season for showers, and upon closer inspection there is a lot of beauty and color in storm clouds. Look at these shades of teal, blue, navy, purple, all toned with brooding gray and black…. With all that inspiration, … Continue reading →

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Ssssssstripes!!

Posted on April 17, 2014 by ThePaintedTiger

I’ve been hard at work in the studio the past week and a half cooking up scads of self-striping sock yarn. They are all now listed in the shop! In this update:  Column 1 – Favorite Sweater, Forest.  2 – … Continue reading →

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