All items at DyeingToSpin are 15% off with the code “TourDeFleece”. Dyeing to Spin is a hobby for me, but I’m going to be offering the Dyeing to Spin brand in wools appropriate for knitting soakers, including handspun, and with patterns for soakers I am currently testing. It’s mostly spinning fiber and sock yarn now, [...]
Archive for the ‘Handcrafting’ Category
17 Jul
Yarny goodness from Storied Yarns!
Okay, I don’t usually do a lot of giveaways, but I couldn’t resist offering up this one. Jess of Storied Yarns is offering a $10 digital gift certificate to her store to help me celebrate 1000 fans. She’s also having a sale through today – 20% off with the coupon code SUMMERTIME11 at her Artfire [...]
22 Dec
If you do one thing today…Christmas edition!
If you do one thing today… I’d bet you’re wrapping those last minute gifts. And if you are like me, you are running out of wrapping paper – fast! Today, get creative with your gifts! Wrap them in fabric, in tulle, in newspaper comics or brown paper bags. Throw Santa’s gifts in a pillowcase, tie [...]
28 Jul
Today I get a spinning wheel!
So I’ve been learning how to spin yarn (yes, I know some of you are rolling your eyes at the computer screen right now) and I have a drop spindle. I’ve enjoyed it, but it’s slow-going, and my arms start to ache after a half hour or so of holding them up to spin! I’ve [...]
17 Dec
More Yummy HandDyed Yarn
I am just so pleased about how these have turned out, I had to share! I ordered some undyed superwash merino yarn in worsted and sock weight – this was for Christmas presents, but I got some for myself, too! Using acid dyes: Black (the project is a cowl for my dad – I’ve only [...]
27 Oct
My foray into Yarn Dying
Well, I got a little distracted this weekend. My husband and son were playing in the leaves outside, and I was happily sewing upstairs. Suddenly I heard banging coming from the kitchen, and when it didn’t immediately stop (with a toddler you expect some banging around!) I went down to investigate. My husband had the [...]
