Tag Archives: roving

Concord – October 2024 Tiger Club

Posted on November 14, 2024 by ThePaintedTiger

The sun bursting through this bunch of grapes was so eye catching I just had to make it! Concord has the burst of sunny gold, rich sagey green, and three very different shades of purple. The fiber is Rambouillet, also … Continue reading →

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Demoiselle Damselfly – March 2024 Tiger Club

Posted on April 27, 2024 by ThePaintedTiger

Since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated by insects, and I couldn’t resist dyeing up this male Demoiselle Damselfly (Calopteryx virgo), typically found in Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. I picked up the lighter colors of the iridescence, … Continue reading →

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Glacier Bay – April 2023 Tiger Club

Posted on May 12, 2023 by ThePaintedTiger

For April’s Tiger Club, we travel to Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. This spectacular photo shows the amazing blues that can occur in this land of ice and snow. I decided to keep things simple, and mixed up the … Continue reading →

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Sproing! – February 2023 Tiger Club

Posted on March 10, 2023 by ThePaintedTiger

Our winter has been decidedly brown, so I was definitely ready for some bright colors when Club time rolled around. This plastic spring toy fit the bill for playfulness, and I love how they pulled out the tertiary colors when … 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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Corriedale Wool Top Update

Posted on March 27, 2010 by ThePaintedTiger

Ah, the delightful comfort food of spinning….soft and versatile Corriedale Wool!  I’ve hand dyed a bunch of new colors for you, and they are available in the shop. 1. Japanese Maple , 2. Grape Smash, 3. Cloud Nine, 4. Peacock … Continue reading →

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Creating a Multicolor Roving on the Drum Carder

Posted on November 21, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Today’s photo tutorial will focus on making a layered batt, which results in a multi-color roving when pulled….either straight from the swift of the drum carder, or made later by zig-zag tearing the batt.  If you haven’t joined me for … 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 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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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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