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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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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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Fiber – Fresh from the Dyepot

Posted on March 17, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

New in the shop today! Princess Cake Blue Lagoon  (a nice gradient from turquoise to stormy blues) Lavender Fields

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So soft…..

Posted on February 24, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

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:

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Fiber Friday, June 6

Posted on June 6, 2008 by ThePaintedTiger

At long last, I did some serious dyeing of roving.  Here is what was dry, more to come soon.  I did these in the ‘jar dyeing’ method, so they are a bit randomly dyed, but it beautifully preserves the loft … Continue reading →

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