Meditation has been proven to help focus, reduce anxiety and increase energy. It takes many forms; not just sitting in lotus position, chanting OM. My meditation has many forms- from coloring, and journaling, to knotting malas and doing Reiki. May is “mental health month”, and as it’s on its final day, I thought I would share how creating with fiber […]
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Swirl New Color into Your Day; 2017 Fiber Artist Gift Guide- Part 1
When I got Alanna Wilcox’s new book, A New Spin on Color, I knew it needed a post. Since gifting season is upon us, over the next few weeks, I’m going to share some ideas and goodies that could be the perfect holiday gift for your favorite fiber artist (even if that’s yourself!!)
Continue readingCommunity, aka Our Tribe
My friend, Amy King, posted yesterday about Community. Our community. THIS community. A Tribe of OUR PEOPLE!!
Continue readingAwesome Books to Spend your Time With!
I love books! We are so lucky in the fiber art community, that we have great books being published both in actual “book” form, and digital format
Continue readingTwist- The Art of Spinning by Hand; Announcment & Storybook SAL
I’m so excited to share the news about a new project; Twist, The Art of Spinning by Hand. This is a curated art show, that celebrates the story, process and art of spinning yarn; and will be taking submissions from spinners from all over the world.
Continue readingWeaveWeird in an Art Show!
I am so excited because this weekend is the opening reception for the I Got a Beer art show, being put on by Cigar City Brewery in Tampa Fla.
Continue readingHow I Travel and Feel Great Doing It- No matter how long I sit on the tarmac!
I travel, a lot! And to keep myself smiling no matter what happens, there are a few things I do, and have with me that keep my trip comfortable, and make HUGE difference when hit with one of those travel nightmares! Maybe they can help you keep smiling next time you’re stuck on the tarmac as well!
Continue readingSpin a Candidate-Primary Tuesday Concept Yarns
Sometimes, you can’t express your feelings in mere words. Sometimes, the only thing that can tell a story is spinning it into a yarn. These last couple months of presidential candidate rhetoric has inspired such spinning.
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