Apr 21, 2015 | Freebies, How to think like an artist, Knit like a fiber artist, Q&A LIVE
Live Q&A no. 2 and I feel like a seasoned pro… I had given myself most of the day to set up…and I ended up with about an hour and a half to kill. But I do know I need to find my old headphones, the mic was way better on the old headphones. So I...
Apr 15, 2015 | How to think like an artist, Knit like a fiber artist
Let me clear something up for you. Right now, no matter how good or bad you feel you are at knitting/crocheting/spinning, you can do it. You have the right to claim the title of fiber artist. Yes. If that is what you wish you were, then you are already there....
Mar 4, 2015 | Knit like a fiber artist, Knitting Pattern Resources
I have a confession… I really only make socks from one pattern. It is actually derived from the pattern I learned how to knit socks with 13 years ago. And being a sock yarn dyer, I have tried and studied so many patterns, but I keep coming back to this one...
Feb 4, 2015 | Knit like a fiber artist, Knitting Pattern Resources
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?...
Jan 14, 2015 | Knit like a fiber artist
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...
Jan 7, 2015 | How to think like an artist, Knit like a fiber artist
Have you ever noticed that quilters rarely use solid colored fabrics when making quilts. Most quilts that I see are made up of patterned fabrics.What quilters have figured out is patterned fabrics give their work a certain vibrance and depth. Look at these two quilts...
