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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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Fiber Friday – It’s So Fluffy!!!

Posted on February 24, 2012 by ThePaintedTiger

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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Customer Project

Posted on May 5, 2010 by ThePaintedTiger

This project was shared recently in our group on Ravelry.  She started with 8 ounces of yummy BFL wool top hand dyed in Lacey Maple. She then spun it up into delicious singles…… And then knit this Saroyan lacy scarf/shawlette … Continue reading →

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Hand Dyed BFL Wool Top

Posted on March 29, 2010 by ThePaintedTiger

Yup, I’m on a roll with these updates!  Today is super soft Blue Faced Leicester combed top.  It is fun to spin and useful for many kinds of projects, including next-to-skin.  And the wool has a slight bit of shine … Continue reading →

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Introducing Bengal Twist

Posted on March 24, 2010 by ThePaintedTiger

I really love BFL (Blue Faced Leicester), and since the mill that makes regular Bengal has closed, I’ve sourced a new sock yarn I like even better!  I am calling it Bengal Twist, and it is 100% superwash BFL.  This … Continue reading →

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BFL Top is here!!

Posted on September 18, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Please join me in welcoming a new fiber to ThePaintedTiger, hand dyed Blue Faced Leicester Top. This long wool is great for spinning, and benefits include a beautiful luster and durability combined with softness. Enjoy your weekend!!!

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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 Yarn!

Posted on November 11, 2008 by ThePaintedTiger

I’m long past due for an update!  Enjoy the hand dyed Yarn Pr0n!! Willow on Supersock One Rainbow Fillet of Sole on Tiger Twist One pound of BFL Worsted in Rainbow Koi Pond in Siberian SW Worsted Merino One pound … Continue reading →

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