Category Archives: Fresh From the Dyepot

Gradients!

This week the dyepot has seen a lot of gradients. They are fun to make, although my methods to do so are still evolving. This first batch is on Falkland, a beautiful wool that is virtually chemical free. It is … Continue reading

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Silk. Mmmmmmm, Silk!

Today’s update is all about silk. First up are mawata silk hankie sets. And a new product for The Painted Tiger, luscious shiny 20/2 100% Spun Silk lace yarn. It is suitable for weaving (you can see my current project … Continue reading

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Fiber Friday – Rainbows and more

The shelves in the shop needed some color….so time to make some rainbows! I have four different ones for you, they can be found in the shop in the Rainbow section. First up, some superwash merino wool hand dyed in … Continue reading

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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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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

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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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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

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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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Fiber Friday – Tiger Twist

It’s that time again, and as promised, here are some new colors of Tiger Twist.  This yarn is a thicker sock weight, made with merino wool with a tighter twist.  When knit snuggly, it makes very durable socks…I finally had … Continue reading

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Fiber Friday – Bengal Twist Sock Yarn

I so love dyeing this BFL yarn….it is spun so sleekly that it just glows with color.  I wish I could just push these through the internet so you could see them in person.   If you are looking for a … Continue reading

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