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#Pink hat Project – Fiber #Activist
I just heard about this on the news. The name is actually – The Pussyhat Project. Whether you are for or against President-Elect Trump, it is a GREAT way to use fiber arts and handmade crafts for activism. If you do want to take part you would need to knit, crochet or weave pretty fast,Continue reading “#Pink hat Project – Fiber #Activist”
The Story of MYak
I had the opportunity to purchase this yarn. It’s a young company but very focused on sustainability in fiber and textile. Now only is the yarn extremely soft but very durable. It is considered a luxury yarn. Currently they are touring local shops and talking and working with fiber artists and enthusiasts to create wearsContinue reading “The Story of MYak”
Tweed Lopi
Originally posted on The Sweaty Knitter, Weaver and Devotee of Other Fiber Arts:
Icelandic Sheep I have long loved Lopi yarns. Lopi yarn is a single ply yarn spun from the dual-coated fleece of the Icelandic sheep (a descendant of the Norwegian Spælsau, which, by the way, provided the yarn used to weave the Viking ship…
#DYK 10 Famous #Knitters -Marilyn Monroe & more!
Via Thoughtify.org
New opportunities for knitters at North American technical textiles show
Messe Frankfurt’s leading technical textiles show Techtextil, once again highlighted the opportunities available to manufacturers of knitted products last week in Atlanta, Georgia, when Techtextil North America was held alongside the sewn products show Texprocess Americas and the JEC Americas composites event. – – See more at: http:// http://www.knittingindustry.com/editors-viewpoint/new-opportunities-for-knitters-at-north-american-technical-textiles-show/#sthash.pErrHbSb.dpuf
JULY 13 -16 | Knit & Crochet Show in Charleston, SC
This is a great show and the prices are good. A lot of classes in both skills – knitting and crocheting! Details here… http://www.tkga.com/page/2016ConfClass http://www.crochet.org/?page=2016KCSEvents
Weave one, purl one
Like knitting, crochet, and all things handmade, weaving has had its bit of glorious comeback for a while now. In fact, weaving is making everyone go a bit crazy! – in the best way possible of course. There are so many weaving tutorials out there, from creating simple shapes to making your own loom usingContinue reading “Weave one, purl one”
How an #Architecture & #Design school is using #Textiles
School of #Architecture, #Design and the Built #Environment at NTU Exploring the use of e-textiles with #mentalhealth patients. Dr. Sarah Kettley, who is a researcher of smart textiles!
#Needle + #Thraed
Yes the word thraed is spelling right – play on the word trade! I was sent this business by a friend of mine…craft giving back. Take a peek at what Celia Roach has created and what they have to offer. needle+thræd partners with the Bebe Ravi women’s cooperative that employs 50-100 women based in Nakuru, Kenya –Continue reading “#Needle + #Thraed”
Fiber With A Cause 