Blog: Spinning & Dyeing

6 things to consider when buying used fiber equipment

The Business of being an artist | 3 Comments

Buying used looms, spinning wheels, and drum carders can be a bit of a crap shoot. There are some bargains, but there are also some scams. It breaks my heart to hear about transactions gone awry. It does happen and often it is neither the seller or the buyers fault....

Fiber Art Portfolios: How to build one and why you will want to

The Business of being an artist, vlog, What I am working on | 2 Comments

Hey Fiberista! I am in the midst of pulling my fiber art portfolio together. It is my intention to get into some exhibits in 2019 and I need to get my work up on my site in an organized portfolio. So while I am at It I am going to share with you what I have and what I...

YouTube Live Cast Today: Weaving and Planning

Art weaving, The Business of being an artist, vlog, weaving | 0 Comments

Today, fiberista, I am going to finish working on that circular weaving AND... talk about plans for next year. Not just my plans, lets talk about your plans, too. Around this time of year, I look at what I want for the coming year and really, really think about how to...

Live Cast: How to be and artist if you didn’t go to art school

How to think like an artist, The Business of being an artist, vlog | 0 Comments

In this YouTube live cast, Fiberista, I am answered a question that I got on Instagram. This fiberista did not go to art school, but was curious how one became an artist without formal training. Since this subject is close to my heart, I shared some of what I know....

My Favorite Way to Dye Wool

dyeing fiber and yarn, Dyeing resources | 2 Comments

One of the questions I get asked the most is about dyeing wool yarn and fiber. And Some dye classes have been in the works for WAY longer than I care to admit (kind of on hold actually) But las Sunday, I shared with you guys one of the my absolutely most favorite way...

Family Stories: How They Shape Your Art

Creative Inspiration, everyday life, How to think like an artist, The Business of being an artist, What I am working on | 9 Comments

Fiberista, Can I be real with you for a minute? Maybe you guys could tell from my trend of encouraging posts about finding your visual language and how it relates to a greater life purpose. Something on my mind lately as I navigate these things for myself. This month...

Is this the best art you can make? 4 mindset questions to slay your doubts

Creative Inspiration, Creative woo, Essential Oils, The Business of being an artist | 4 Comments

I listen to a lot of business audio books and lectures. I know its kind of crazy since usually artists are not naturally aligned with business theories. I had no formal business training when I started my art business. But lucky for me there are so many resources to...

Spinning Art Yarn from Ginormous Rolags

Q&A LIVE, What I am working on, yarn spinning | 0 Comments

Woohoo! I am feeling like a YouTube LIVE pro at this point...okay, not really, but you guys again, Sunday's stream was awesome and fun. I love connecting with y'all. Here is the replay: I am definitely going to do this again soon. I am...

My first YouTube LIVE was awesome and I am doing it again

Q&A LIVE, Uncategorized, vlog, yarn spinning | 0 Comments

You Guys... that was so much fun. I updated my back end set up, and sent out reminders and OMG I love using YouTube LIVE. I love that you don't have to have Facebook to watch and it goes into my library of videos. Check it out Here is the replay: WooHoo! That...

What kind of carder should I get?

Fiber crush: Stuff I love, yarn spinning | 0 Comments

I know I am late to the game. I bought a blending board earlier this year. I have 3 drum carders and some hand cards, I did not see a need for a blending board. That is until I for what ever reason decided I wanted one because if the portability. I had some felting...

How to Go From Crafter to Artist in 7 Steps

Creative Inspiration, The Business of being an artist | 0 Comments

Ages ago in Birmingham, my friend Robin and I would do a weekly craft night at her house. I had just started to knit and was making a garter stitch scarf that was, of course, way too wide. She was a cross-stitcher who loved tackling large complex patterns. Others...

Turning Creative Ebb into Flow in 21 Days

Art Journaling for fiber artists., Creative Inspiration, Essential Oils, How to think like an artist, The Business of being an artist, What I am working on | 0 Comments

I have to admit, I am so happy to be back on the blog after my post vlogmas hiatus. After taking 3 weeks to recharge and reorganize, I have to admit I am so freaking happy to start a new year. In 2017, I found my creative groove and I don't think I have ever been so...