Category Archives: Fresh From the Dyepot

Fiber Friday!

Posted on September 11, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

I’ve been dyeing like a crazy woman, and have all of these new hand dyed yarns up in the shop for you! The top two rows are a scrumptious new yarn I’d like to introduce….BFL Sock. Yup….durable, soft, halo-ish Blue … Continue reading →

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New Top in the Shop…

Posted on September 3, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Here’s the latest, all in 8 oz of nice soft hand dyed Corriedale combed top.  Hover for titles, and all available at ThePaintedTiger. I’m also trying an experiment……do you like them skeined like this, or are braids better? So….skeins or … Continue reading →

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Fiber Barista’s Flora & Fauna Club

Posted on August 28, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

This past week I’ve been dyeing like crazy to get some fiber ready for the Fiber Barista club.  Here it is, all sepia-d.  This is a new fiber to ThePaintedTiger, and you’ll be seeing it, plus several other kinds, in … Continue reading →

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Fiber Friday!

Posted on August 20, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

For today’s update, I have a pile of newly dyed Corriedale tops.  I love spinning Corriedale …..it has the softness of merino (it’s a merino cross), but a longer staple length making it easier to spin.  Longer fibers tend to … Continue reading →

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Shop Update!

Posted on June 10, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Although it may seem that all I’ve been doing is Star & Stripes, I have been tossing in skeins and tops of other colors when I had a spare few minutes!  Here’s the fruits of my labors, and my project … Continue reading →

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Back to normal!

Posted on June 6, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Whew!  The past two days has been rather hair pulling, since my host was attacked by a virus on Thursday afternoon.  I didn’t have access to this blog at all, and I was forced to download and delete the virus … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Stripe Fillet of Sole

Posted on May 18, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Ok, ok, I know you are waiting eagerly for the newsletter in your email that I have skeins of Star & Stripes, Forever ready to go. (I dyed a big batch today, so soon, I promise!!) Rainbow Brite Stripe will … Continue reading →

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Fiber Friday!

Posted on May 8, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Hi!  I have a huge update for you of hand dyed Corriedale fiber and Tabby Merino Lace yarn!! To find these quickly in the shop, click the NEW ITEMS button in the left sidebar.   CMY Party – This is … Continue reading →

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Contest – Name the Silk & Silver Yarn

Posted on May 1, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

ETA:  The Contest is over…..click here for results. I’d like to introduce to you my new yarn.  It is a blend of Merino/Silk/Nylon and REAL SILVER!  It’s a sock yarn, but has great drape (not to mention those sparkles), so … Continue reading →

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Fiber Friday

Posted on April 24, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Here’s the latest yarn up for Fiber Friday!  These are all available in the shop. Also…this is the last week to sign up for the Fiber Barista’s Fiber Club.  I’m looking at all the yummy fun fibers I can order … Continue reading →

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