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John C Campbell; A Week of Heaven in the Mountains

Posted on September 23, 2016September 23, 2016 by admin

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.

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Awesome Books to Spend your Time With!

Posted on September 13, 2016September 13, 2016 by admin

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

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Art Yarn 201-Expressive Yarn Design & Other Awesome Workshops in 2016

Posted on February 1, 2016February 1, 2016 by admin

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!

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#EpicThings 1 and 2!! Interweave Videos are Coming!!

Posted on September 14, 2015September 14, 2015 by admin

I know I have been quiet over the last couple of months. I have been hinting at some pretty #epicthings happening here, behind the scenes.  I’ve talked about the process to build the addition that will be my studio…  and now I can announce 2 of the biggest- my first INTERWEAVE PRESS VIDEOS!!!

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Lake Coast fun at Michigan Fiber Festival

Posted on September 10, 2015September 10, 2015 by admin

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.

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Yarn for the Sake of Yarn- SPINZILLA Blogtour

Posted on September 9, 2015September 9, 2015 by admin

The entire idea of Spinzilla is to spin as much yarn as you can in a week.  That’s pretty much my entire Fall, when I’m preparing for Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair!! So how do you go about doing that? Spinning lots or yarn fast- no projects in mind, just yarn for the sake of just yarn!

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My Own Creative Exploration, with a dash of Fancy Tiger Crafts!

Posted on March 5, 2015March 5, 2015 by admin

I hear that old 80’s song in my head.. “It’s been awhiiiiile”.  I spent the last 8 weeks not teaching or doing etsy updates by immersing myself in my own creative exploration!

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2015 Workshops are Going on the Book!

Posted on January 14, 2015January 14, 2015 by admin

I’m so excited about how this year of workshops is filling out. There are still a few holes to fill, but it looks like this is going to be a fun year!

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