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Fiber Crush: Knitter’s Pride Needles
I am kind of in a panic. I can't for the life of me find my interchangeable needles. I have seen them within the last 3 weeks. But as of this weekend, I have no clue. I have torn the house apart, torn the studio apart and I am feeling the sweat across my brow...
Why You Should Show Your Work
One of my goals for 2015 was to spend more time doing my own fiber art, to build my body of work. It is so easy for me to get stuck on the hamster wheel of being a dye monkey and not actually working with the yarns and fibers that are such a big part of my art. I have...
My top 5 favorite tips for knitting with handmade yarns
As many hand spinners know, roving for hand spinning usually come in 4oz increments. But, what to do with 4 oz of yarn? And, seriously, if you were able to get more than 4oz, is using a whole garments worth of handmade yarn really the best way to highlight that yarn?...
Your Life is Art
When I moved to Asheville, I had high hopes of immersing myself in the art scene that Asheville is known for. I enjoyed the Birmingham art scene so much, and was convinced the Asheville scene would be off the charts. I have dabbled in art all of my life. Clay, mosaic,...
Wanna See Some Art Journal Pages?
I thought I would show you some art journal pages from my large collection of books today. I know that sometimes beginning that first art journal page can be so freaking intimidating. I want to change your mind about what an art journal can be and help you understand...
Be a better knitter by making spectacular mistakes
Making mistakes is all a part of the creative process. I am not gonna lie, mistakes can suck. But they can also be awesome. Making mistakes is the path to new ideas, so pushing through the discomfort of a mistake is worth it. Making mistakes will help you be a better...