Welcome to episode 445! Today I have a finished pair of socks, a knit in progress and a sewing project (plus a discount code) to share with you! Bear with me because things at home are a bit turbulent. Knitting: Sewing:
I was recently given the opportunity to review some laminated cotton fabric from Splash Fabric. Since I’ve been learning to sew, I’ve watched a few videos that call for laminated cotton and I was excited to try it out. From the website: Splash was kind enough to send me 2 one half yard cuts. I… Continue reading Sew Me: Splash Fabric, Laminated Cotton
Welcome to episode 443! Today I have some knitting and spinning to share with you. I also have two copies of Ashleigh Wempe’s newest book, Mosaic Knitting Workshop. I’ll be reviewing the book, and I’ve got a copy to give away. Tune in to learn the question I ask and leave your answer in the… Continue reading Episode 443: Mosaic Knits Giveaway
I have always been interested in needlework, but sometimes I’m afraid to start another craft! However, I was recently offered the opportunity to try the Positive Plants Kit from MCreativeJ and I jumped at the chance. MCreativeJ is the brainchild of Melissa Galbraith, a fiber artist inspired by nature. Her modern botanical and landscape designs… Continue reading Embroider Me: Positive Plants
Today’s post is a two-fer: a yarn review and a new pattern that I have released! A few months ago I was offered the opportunity to knit something out of Manos del Uruguay’s super squishy Alegria Grande. Alegria Grande is a worsted-weight plied dyed in Manos del Uruguay’s signature dying methods including their new space… Continue reading New Design: (Con)Sequential, Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande
A while back, I had a chance to work with Appalachian Baby Design and review their organic cotton yarn. So when the opportunity came up with work with their yarn again, I was super excited! Appalachian Baby Designs had some adorable new kits to choose from. I have a friend who is expecting soon, so… Continue reading Knit Me: Appalachian Baby Designs, Tally Ho Pullover
In the spring, Stitchcraft Marketing contacted me to see if I would be interested in trying some Mauch Chunky Roving from Kraemer Yarns. Since I knew that summer was coming, and so was Tour de Fleece, I accepted the offer, and soon thereafter a beautiful sampler box of fiber reached my house. Mauch Chunky Roving is a… Continue reading Spin Me: Kraemer Mauch Chunky Roving
Recently Stitchcraft Marketing contacted me to see if I would be interested in knitting something out of Zen Yarn Garden’s Magical Dye Pot Series. The premise behind the Magical Dye Pot Series is that sets of 6 colorways are created for larger projects. Within these sets, the colors both coordinate and contrast. So you can order all 6 colorways… Continue reading Knit Me: Zen Yarn Garden, Magical Dye Pot Series
