Category Archives: Fresh From the Dyepot

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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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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Fiber Friday!

Posted on April 12, 2013 by ThePaintedTiger

I have a little shop update for you. I’ve been working on not so fun stuff like taxes and fun stuff like custom orders and other fun stuff like ordering 22 pound bumps of wool. In the meantime, I squeezed … Continue reading →

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Fiber Friday!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by ThePaintedTiger

Hey, look at that…..a shop update actually on Friday! A customer made a request, and so I have a new recipe (thanks, Victoria!!).  Please welcome Pastel Rainbow to TPT.  It is currently on Targhee and Superwash Merino, it will come … Continue reading →

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Stripes and Gradients

Posted on January 23, 2013 by ThePaintedTiger

Hope you are all keeping warm, it has been quite the cold snap here. The paper tells me it hasn’t been this cold for two years! Anyway, staying inside has its perks….I’ve had time to work on a long time … Continue reading →

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Fresh from the Dyepot – Targhee

Posted on November 13, 2012 by ThePaintedTiger

I feel like a kid in a candy store, dyeing up this luscious Targhee top. It is soft and springy and such fun to spin. Great for socks or anything else you want to bounce back. Anytime I have a … Continue reading →

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Fiber Friday!

Posted on October 19, 2012 by ThePaintedTiger

It is time for Fiber Friday, I’ve been working hard and have a bunch of new eye candy for you! First up is new lace yarn.  You will find 20/2 Spun Silk and Zephyr 50/50 Silk Merino. The deep blue … Continue reading →

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Getcher Stripes Here!!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by ThePaintedTiger

At long last, I’ve designed a self-striping yarn that is beautiful and works for production. Each skein is hand wound and then dyed in pattern, then rewound for you. I hope you like them as much as I do! Great … Continue reading →

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Fresh from the Dyepot – Shetland

Posted on August 8, 2012 by ThePaintedTiger

Time for a fiber update! Today I have English Shetland. This wool has a staple length of about 3 inches, and a micron count of 29. It has a subtle sheen that makes all of these colors glow. Hover for … Continue reading →

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Grand Old Flag is here!!

Posted on June 15, 2012 by ThePaintedTiger

I’ve been working hard at making my popular Stars and Stripes, Forever yarn even better…..and I’d like to introduce my new version with wider stripes…. Grand Old Flag! I’ve also had various requests for rainbows, so here are some new … Continue reading →

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