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Golden Sunshine in a Scarf

I’ve said it often enough – I’m into the gem tone colors. Purples, blues, greens, reds – they just call to me. I realize that other people have different color preferences, so I do try to pick yarns that will please other palettes, too. Sometimes I really like them, sometimes not so much.

This […]

A Year Of Weekends

my indoor booth setup

It’s the time of year that those of us who make our living, or at least part of it, selling our handmade products at art & craft shows do our annual planning. I admit, it’s one of my least favorite activities. Which shows shall I apply to this year? […]

Twinkling Gems Scarves

I finished the rayon chenille scarves I put on the loom last week. I’ve already told you that I love gemstone colors, so it’s no surprise that I think these scarves are gorgeous.

I wove both scarves on the same variegated warp, a hand painted yarn that Tammy calls Twinkle. For the scarf on […]

Napkin Exchange

Tick tock says the clock.

Where DOES the time go?

Back in my new year’s wannas, I mentioned that I’ve joined a napkin exchange as a way to expand my weaving skills. I said I’d tell more about that later, and intended to return to the topic within a week. Well here it […]

Creative Results

What the heck is that a picture of? Fuzzy snakes? Hairy cables? Just a mess?

Nope, they’re the results of yesterday’s creative efforts. They’re braided scarves, each made from at least 5 kinds of yarn.

Here’s a pic of just one so you can see what it really looks like.

I made […]