Sunday, August 26, 2007

Stitch Markers & Dye Day

I've been enjoying making stitch markers and have quite a few to show for my efforts. Some have been given as gifts and others are for sale.



Last week was dye day at Thistle Cove Farm. I dyed seven skeins of 100+ yards, about ten skeins of 200+ yards and one skein of wool/mohair that's about 40+ yards. It's lots of fun but also lots of work and, toward the end of the day, I was racing against the storm. I didn't care if the yarn was rained upon but I didn't feel like getting wet. I left the skeins of yarn on the line and the next morning they were **tangled**...not a mistake I'll, likely, make again! The wind took them and mingled them like cooked spaghetti; they are a pain to get un-tangled and then wound into balls.

All in all, a good weeks work with more to show for it than what's been talked about here. What's going on in your world?

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Friday, August 17, 2007

Interweave Knits Fall 2007- Going Green

Loveland, Colo., August 17, 2007: The Fall 2007 issue of Interweave Knits, the first issue under new editor Eunny Jang, guides knitters through the rapidly growing world of organic options and explores how one basic element—such as knitted cables—can be integrated into your knitting in many wonderful and subtle ways. The issue hits newsstands and craft shops nationwide this week and retails for $6.99. With this issue Jang begins her new blog at www.interweaveknits.com/eunnyknits, where she further explores the cool patterns, techniques, stitches, themes, and fibers from each issue and gives the behind-the-scenes on her new editorship.

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Thursday, August 09, 2007

TaDah!

Congratulations to the following winners for the latest Fiber Femmes newsletter contest:

Cynthia Acheson, BC, wins the beautiful shawl pin by Leslie Wind! This is a wonderful piece of hand crafted jewelry in gold, sterling silver or bronze and, when used to clasp *your* hand crafted shawl, makes a Statement!

Connie McGue, CA, wins the The Weavers Draft Book and Clothiers Assistant - A Facsimile Reproduction of the Original Edition 1792. Piper Publishing LLC. Piper Publishing LLC has produced this book for the American Antiquarian Society. Rita J. Adrosko, Curator Emerita Textiles Collection for the National Museum of American History, contributed the Hargrove's Patterns in Contemporary Context. Ms. Adrosko also wrote Natural Dyes and Home Dyeing - A Practical Guide with Over 150 Recipes, now out of print (I think). The Weavers Draft Book is a delightful look into clothing production of by-gone days and a nice addition to any fiber library.

Cathy Robinson, NC, wins the Susan Bates Vintage Circular Knitting Needles, size 7, 36-inch soft blue. These beauties were popular in the 1960's and 1970's and can be carried on an airplane with nary a thought of "are they legal?" I've flown with my circs all over the world and the only thing I've heard is, "Gosh! Those are beautiful! Are they vintage?" The package has NEVER been opened and the original price of $1.50 is still front and center! From the package, "Circlon Whisper Smooth Nylon Circular Knitting Needle, Virtually Indestructible, Susan Bates, The Standard of Perfection" and "If needle curls, soak in hot water"...it doesn't get any better!

Leslie Wind is mailing her shawl pin and Sandra will mail the book and knitting needles; let us know when you've received them, please and thanks.

Congratulations Femmes; enjoy in good health!

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Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Fiber News

The Knitty Calendar Contest deadline is August 17, 2007.

Louet North America has become the official distributor for South West Trading Company fibers.

Kaffe Fassett is coming to the USA in support of his new book Kaffe Knits Again, Potter Craft, Publisher and his new Westminster Fibers sock-yarn line. Visit his website for more information and dates.

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Thursday, August 02, 2007

Interweave Press Unveils BeadingDaily.com

Loveland, Colo.: Interweave Press today officially unveiled BeadingDaily.com, a new online beading community, library of free beading and jewelry-making projects, daily blog, and e-newsletter from the publisher of Beadwork, Step by Step Beads, Step by Step Wire Jewelry, and Stringing magazines.

Following on the heels of Interweave's KnittingDaily.com launch earlier this summer, BeadingDaily.com will offer a new interactive experience combining the best content from the creative and trusted world of Interweave Press beading and jewelry-making books and magazines with original content and patterns exclusive to Beading Daily.

"These two new online platforms—KnittingDaily.com and BeadingDaily.com—have created exciting new opportunities for cross-media content and will significantly increase our ability to connect to craft enthusiasts with our trusted brands," says CEO Clay Hall.

"Beading Daily is for anyone passionate about beads," says editor Michelle Mach, who has contributed her designs to Stringing, Simply Beads, and Beadwork magazines. "Whether you're just getting started or already live to bead, there's a place for you at Beading Daily."

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