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Tag Archives: roving
Glacier Bay – April 2023 Tiger Club
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
Sproing! – February 2023 Tiger Club
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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Tagged fiber, hand dyed, roving, sock yarn, spinning, tiger club, wool, yarn
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Fiber Friday!
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
Corriedale Wool Top Update
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
Creating a Multicolor Roving on the Drum Carder
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
BFL Top is here!!
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!!!
Fiber Friday!
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
Fiber Friday!
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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Tagged fiber, hand dyed, lace, lace yarn, new yarn pics, roving, top, wool, yarn
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Fiber – Fresh from the Dyepot
New in the shop today! Princess Cake Blue Lagoon (a nice gradient from turquoise to stormy blues) Lavender Fields
So soft…..
Fresh from the dyepot…..amazingly soft and beautiful corriedale top, all put up in 8oz braids….plenty here for many projects! Choco Cherry Love: My current fav, Colorado: And two Rainbows….one in order, the other Zig Zag:
