Category Archives: New Purchase
Even Dyers Impulse Buy
When I first began dyeing my own yarn and fiber, some people thought I would never “need” to buy colored stuff again. Ha ha ha ha. That’s like saying “You cook, so you won’t ever need to buy food at … Continue reading
Under Certain Circumstances
So, yes, I did say I wasn’t going to buy any more fiber until I’d made a significant dent in what I already had. (And I can already hear you chuckling to yourself.) But, there are certain circumstances that are … Continue reading
From Cowl To Tam
I bound off my navy cowl! And promptly discovered that it was bigger around than I thought it was, which means I probably should have gone ahead and used the second ball of yarn in it. It’s hard to tell … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
I hope you’ve been having an absolutely top-hole new year! (Yes, I’ve been watching a lot of British comedy lately. Why do you ask?) It’s been downright cold around here. We even got some snow a few nights ago, and … Continue reading
Yet More From The Texas Trip
Here we are at Part B of my lately acquired stash. It’s rather sad when it requires two posts just to show what I came home with from two yarn stores and a friend’s house. What would happen on a … Continue reading
An Influx of Projects
Alright, I feel a little explanation is in order. After my stunning resolve to not go for more than a week without posting, I promptly up and left for almost thirteen days. The reason? I was in Texas. In Texas … Continue reading
Hippity Hop to the Knitting Shop
To come home with eye candy. As my wonderful aunt is here visiting, we got to go to the Yarn Garden again. And I definitely splurged. I’m afraid I have been bitten by the knitting bug and will never fully … Continue reading
Renaissance Faire
Last Sunday I got to go to a wonderful Renaissance Faire which is held near the place I reside. In summary: it was absolutely fabulous. In fact, I’ll break tradition and show you a non-spinning-related picture. Here’s the costume I … Continue reading
The Original Jackpot
Not one, but two fiber-related boxes came today! One from Paradise Fibers, the other from Earth Guild. I’m set on fiber for the rest of . . . the winter?
The Wonder of Plying
Once again I didn’t get this up last night. I have an excuse, though! I was busy plying this wonderful skein of sock yarn. Gawain is done! I absolutely love it when the seemingly endless thread you’ve been working on … Continue reading