This week I got a chance to chat with the lovely Amy Small, of the awesome yarn company, Knit Collage, on her Podcast.
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John C Campbell; A Week of Heaven in the Mountains
This July I spent a week teaching at the magical John C Campbell Folk School. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, it’s a creative hotspot for everyone who attends.
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 readingArt Yarn 201-Expressive Yarn Design & Other Awesome Workshops in 2016
As I’m getting ready for my first trip of the year, I am so excited for all the adventures that are coming. I am traveling every month to teach SOMEWHERE! I’m also teaching some amazing workshops this year, including my Art Yarn 201- Expressive Yarn Design!
Continue readingLake Coast fun at Michigan Fiber Festival
It was so much fun returning to my beloved Lake Michigan coast for the Michigan Fiber Festival, last month. Though I may be on the other side of The Lake from Sweet Home Chicago, the Midwest love didn’t fail.
Continue readingWeavers, Natural Dyeing, Fractal Spinning, a Sprinkle of StevenBe with a Dash of FoodPorn
A couple of weeks ago I had a jam-packed week in Minnesota! I love coming to Minneapolis, and this trip certainly didn’t disappoint. Food, Family, Steven Berg, yarn.. what more could a trip ask for?
Continue readingHow I Do It- Using Super Bulky Yarns as Warp on a Floor Loom
I’ve got a really fun trick I picked up in my travels. It’s for using super bulky yarns to warp a floor loom!! It’s quick and uses just a few easy to pick up essentials that will help you create your own textured bulky warps!!
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