2016 YARN FEST WORKSHOPS March 31 – April 3, 2016 in Loveland, CO Explore the world through the fiber arts! Interweave Yarn Fest brings you innovative, project-based workshops taught by the best artist-instructors from a variety of fiber disciplines. Delve deeper into your favorite fiber art or explore a new one! Below is a scheduleContinue reading “#Interweave #YarnFest16”
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Celebrate #ILOVEYARNDAY Today [10.17.15]
Use the #ilyd2015 and #stitchforward | For more information visit Craft Yarn Council I Love Yarn Day turns five on October 17th and to celebrate we’re calling all fiber fans to share their affection for yarn and “stitch it forward” by teaching at least one newbie to knit, crochet, weave, spin or bomb. Whatever craftContinue reading “Celebrate #ILOVEYARNDAY Today [10.17.15]”
[FILM] TRACING ROOTS: A #WEAVER’S JOURNEY
A heartfelt glimpse into the world of Haida elder and weaver, Delores Churchill and a discussion generating documentary about the multilayered meaning of an object.
New Social Meet-up Site for #YarnAddicts!
This is a cool way to meet up with knitters and crocheters where you live. Right now they have launched in NY but want to grow this across many states. Yarndevu, the rendez-vous site for yarn lovers designed to share your interest in teaching or learning – or both! Meet-ups for knitters and crocheters. SignContinue reading “New Social Meet-up Site for #YarnAddicts!”
#Weaving Used to Support #Homeless Individuals @ #Reloom
I stumbled upon this movement and I am so glad I did. Love it when I see the craft industry using the art to support those in need, which offers more than just a skill but a means of income. Read more about Re:loom, located in Georgia founded in 1990 and tour their #Weavehouse!
Yarn Recalls
Originally posted on The Sweaty Knitter, Weaver and Devotee of Other Fiber Arts:
Not infrequently we are advised of recalls of pharmaceuticals, meats, eggs, processed foods and even raw vegetables. But yarn? (c) lotusyarns Many of you probably heard that early this month, Trendsetter announced its recall of Lotus Yarns Mimi. Trendsetter imported Mimi from…
#WashingtonPost Article: “…Knits ties among family and friends.”
This is a wonderful article on the person who introduced me to knitting. Read and share; and maybe you want to start your own #KnitCamp where you are. Knitting101.org #FiberWithACause
#CampaignforWool
In becoming educated on wool – the way the sheep are raised, what they eat, being synthetic vs organic, what is pure wool – helped me a lot in educating people I would make pieces for. The perception is that wool is itchy! However, when I discovered Shepherds wool, then Alpaca and then the plyContinue reading “#CampaignforWool”
#BlocSocks – How Socks Support A Co-Op
Featuring Blocsocks
Fiber With A Cause 