Author Archives: ThePaintedTiger

Mineral Ore – October 2013 Tiger Club Reveal

Posted on November 8, 2013 by ThePaintedTiger

In the picture inspiration thread on Ravelry, a couple of people had posted pictures featuring copper. Since we’ve had bright orange recently in the club, I decided to go a little ‘earthier’ with the copper idea, and went back to … Continue reading →

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A Dozen Polwarth

Posted on October 25, 2013 by ThePaintedTiger

I’ve been busy at work here in the studio, and I have twelve fresh from the dyepot colors of Polwarth for you. This wool is great, it has the soft hand of merino without the slipperiness. You can see all … Continue reading →

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Stripes are Here!

Posted on October 22, 2013 by ThePaintedTiger

At long last, I have new striping yarns on our fantastic Journey Sock Yarn! Why did these take so long? Well, self striping yarn is a whole different animal. The yarn has to be wound into long repeats, and I … Continue reading →

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Whew, it’s Friday!

Posted on October 11, 2013 by ThePaintedTiger

So, yeah. I promised striping yarn today, didn’t I? I should know better, because when I set myself deadlines like this, life crops up. So, you can have a teaser! Here is Koi Pond, on Journey, which is a fabulous … Continue reading →

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Ancient Tomes – September 2013 Tiger Club Reveal

Posted on October 4, 2013 by ThePaintedTiger

Ah, September. A time for back to school, apples, and cool evenings curled up with a cup of tea and a good book. I have always enjoyed the look of a well stocked library….books with colorful bindings, gold leaf lettering, … Continue reading →

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Shop Update – BFL and Stripes!

Posted on September 27, 2013 by ThePaintedTiger

I’ve been working hard at the dyepots and have some beautiful BFL wool combed top for you. I love BFL (Blue Faced Leicester)….not only are the sheep attractive, the wool is lovely…soft and shiny. Plus it is a longer wool, … Continue reading →

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Villa Nove – August 2013 Tiger Club Reveal

Posted on September 9, 2013 by ThePaintedTiger

      Our family was driving toward our Colorado vacation this summer, and with hubby driving I decided to enjoy my May/June issue of Hand Woven.  A few pages in, and WHAM!  I knew I had to make these … Continue reading →

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My New Dye Studio

Posted on August 26, 2013 by ThePaintedTiger

It finally became apparent to me that I just needed a little more space to dye, and many fewer steps to accomplish it. I’ve just (mostly) finished moving around and remodeling our laundry room to make it easier to work. … Continue reading →

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Fiber Friday!

Posted on August 16, 2013 by ThePaintedTiger

Despite all indications to the contrary, I have been dyeing plenty (besides club) this summer. Grand Old Flag has been difficult to keep in stock (there are some now)…which is a great problem to have, and of course we have … Continue reading →

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Ice Pops – July Tiger Club Reveal

Posted on August 13, 2013 by ThePaintedTiger

I’m back, and had a bit of vacation from our vacation! Once I’ve sorted through pictures, I’ll share a bit of that with you. Right before we left, I sent out July’s Club, and I’m overdue for the reveal. I … Continue reading →

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