oh knitting - how you scare some people. that may be why half the class was out this week! jk. So, this week students got lots of one-on-one knitting instruction - and a couple people started purling too! there are just a few terms you really need to know - needle sizes, gauge, knit, purl, and a …
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Fiber Arts – Intro to Spinning Week
Notes from Fiber Arts Class this week: Intro to Spinning Today's experiments included preparation of fiber for hand spinning, mastering the art of making yarn with a handmade spindle (Thanks Kelli), and making yarn from recycled fabrics. Ms S. was glad to discuss her current experiments …
Website Revamp – Kates Thoughts for Food
I'm really pleased with the final outcome of this revamped site. Kate of Kate's Thoughts for Food came to Blending Circles & delishdesign with a need to take her website up a notch, to go along with the building excitement and development of her business. This was the site before; and …
Fiber Arts – Dye day
Notes from Fiber Arts Class this week: A fun dye day was had by all in fiber arts class- so much we're continuing dyeing next week after I teach a bit of spinning. Everyone had two silk scarves, one bamboo rayon scarf, one lb of wool, two types of dyeable yarns and muslin galore. It was wonderful to …
handmade gifts of jewelry
It is a bit belated, but needed to share my Mother's Day gifts with you. Two cool things about these pieces: both are personalized for my dear Momma, plus the earrings & cut copper name tags are skills that I teach in my Jewelry 101 class! The copper beaded earrings are a simple 2-in-1 …