Welcome to Esther's Blog

Welcome to Esther's Blog

The World According to Esther

Playing with Texture- Weavings for the Walls!

I love weaving. It’s such a fun way to play with texture.  When weaving wall hangings you can just explore different textural ideas, without worrying about drape or hand of fabric. Without those boundaries, there’s a lot of things that can happen within the cloth. Handspun creative yarns really sing when woven within these pieces.

Exclusive New Patterns for JazzTurtle Yarns!

I’m so excited because I’ve been working with some amazing designers who are writing patterns with and for Jazzturtle Yarns. So often I’m asked, “But what can I DO with it?” that I thought it was time to answer with more than just “Everything!”

Boot Toppers go Celebrity!

Who knew that the boot toppers would be this much of a craze?  Well.. I knew.. but that’s another story! This October I had the first pair go to a celebrity!! I’m SO excited!!

Jazzturtle Hits the Small Screen!!

I’m so excited because  just had my big “TV” debut! Yesterday I was in Asheville filming for WLOS ABC Asheville’s news segment called “Craft Corner.

A weekend with Lexi in Atlanta

Last weekend I had a super fun and inspiring weekend spinning yarn and eating great food (and drinking great wine) with my friend Lexi Boeger, Pluckyfluff, and the lovely ladies at the Atlanta workshop!

Tour De Fleece Begins! Restash with a Shop Discount!

I love the Tour De Fleece! Every year I prepare by gathering things I’ve been meaning to spin, but just haven’t gotten around too..  things I’ve dreamed out.. things that I’ve wanted to make happen.  I’m offering a shop discount as well for those who are participating!

Downtown Knits Restocked JazzTurtle Items!

I love my Local Yarn Shop – DownTown Knits, in Apex NC! Michelle has a beautiful shop with more colors of yarn than the brightest rainbow.. AND she is the only brick and mortar shop that stocks my yarn!!