#EpicThings 1 and 2!! Interweave Videos are Coming!!
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!!!
Lake 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.
Yarn for the Sake of Yarn- SPINZILLA Blogtour
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 […]
Upcoming Fall Workshops- Michigan Fiber Festival, WC Mercantile and SAFF
I can’t believe we’re in the middle of Summer’s heat and it’s already time to start thinking about the workshops coming up in the Fall!!
Summer Flavors- My Mom’s Pesto.
One of my most favorite things is my Mom’s pesto. I remember loving it as a little kid, helping her pick the basil and eating it so often. I’ve been told that I was asked what we were having for Thanksgiving, and I responded with, “Spaghetti with Green Leaves Sauce”. When my teachers called my […]
Weavers, 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?
Spring Grilling! Lamb Burgers with Mint Pistachio Pesto
One of the hardest things about winter is the lack of fresh herbs.. and the cold days.. and endless grey.. and the cold nights.. OH whatever, It was a hard winter, and I’m so excited the sun is warm and it’s grilling season!! This is one of our favorites!
How 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!!