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Author Archives: ThePaintedTiger
Spring has arrived!
This was the view from my chair the other morning, and I just had to grab the camera: Here’s a better view…that far horizon is over the Mississippi in Illinois. I’m amazed at how everything has leafed out at once….I’m … Continue reading
New Sock Yarns
Ok, ok, I did start listing this batch of yarns on Fiber Friday, but just finished today. I hope you agree that this batch of hand dyed sock yarns are worth the wait. There are all kinds and colors in … Continue reading
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February Tiger Club Reveal
A new wool was offered to me this fall, and I jumped at the chance to send along something different. This Portuguese wool is in the Merino family. It is not bred to be as fine as what we typically … Continue reading
Fiber Friday – It’s So Fluffy!!!
After a winter of brown, this morning we woke to a world of fluffy white snow. Hubby enjoyed his 2 hour late start by playing Hearts with the kids. He has symphony rehearsal tonight, so that worked out pretty well. … Continue reading
It’s Winter?
Tomorrow it is supposed to be nearly 50 degrees. While I’m not complaining, this has to be the mildest winter I remember for a long time. At dawn recently, this was the view from our front door: Um, yeah, driveway … Continue reading
Fiber Friday – Corriedale and Romney
This week, I have some lovely soft corriedale top, and fun to spin Romney, in a range of colors from subtle to eye-searing. First up is the Corriedale. This combed top is a favorite for any kind of project. It … Continue reading
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Nouveau – January Tiger Club Reveal
A newspaper article led to January’s color of the month….Pantone has released a new book, “PANTONE: The 20th Century in Color”. The whole article sparked my imagination, but this in particular caught my eye: ‘….when fashion designer and Orientalist Paul … Continue reading
A Typical Day
I always find it interesting to take a peek into the schedules of others. So today it is my turn….follow me around in a typical day in Tiger Land! 7-ish – Up. Feed cat before his loud meowing wakes the … Continue reading
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Time to be Phat!
Ok, I spend way too much time on Ravelry. In my browsings last week, I happened upon an ad for the Phat Fiber box, and remembered fondly being in the box, way back when. So I decided to visit the … Continue reading
Fiber Friday – Worsted and Bulky Yarns
I’m working on inventory, and came across these yarns I dyed for a show I did a while ago. Somehow, they never managed to be listed on the site. They are now, and they are discounted for quick sale. Jaguar … Continue reading
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