dyeing – Jorstad Creek

Changes at the Studio

In November here in Olympia we said goodbye to a Knitting hub and institution, local yarn and fabric store Canvas Works. This past year has seen many long established yarn stores close, sometimes due to financial stress after a long slog through the recession, and sometimes due to life changes for the owners. Canvas WorksContinue reading “Changes at the Studio”

Stitch N’ Pitch July 19, 2016

Stitch N’ Pitch 2016

Jorstad Creek at Fiber Fusion NW Oct 18-19

I’m on the road again to Fiber Fusion Northwest this weekend, taking Jorstad Creek yarns to Monroe, Washington and the Evergreen State Fairgrounds for this fiber-and-yarn oriented show. Take a look at their website at this link: http://www.fiberfusion.net/ Every year this event gets bigger. This will be my second year as a vendor, and I lookContinue reading “Jorstad Creek at Fiber Fusion NW Oct 18-19”

Fall knitting is nearly here.

I am looking ahead toward the winter, not because I want cold weather, but because I am thinking about knitting projects. Like so many knitters I embrace the fall because it brings with it possibility, choices, design, and all the potential pleasant hours quietly knitting. It is that emotive power of potential that stimulates theContinue reading “Fall knitting is nearly here.”

I Found My Red MoJo

Red MoJo is back. I know most of you didn’t know I lost it, but indeed, I was struggling to reconnect with RM for some time. As a dyer, not having a great red in your repertoire can really psych you out. I tried a number of techniques, branched out into other commercial dyes, andContinue reading “I Found My Red MoJo”

Upcoming Appearances at Fiber Fusion Northwest and Knit Fit

Hi everyone! I am confirmed for booth space for Fiber Fusion Northwest in Monroe, Washington on October 19 and 20, 2013. I will join the market at this event for the first time, and I look forward to seeing you at the Evergreen State Fair grounds. You can find out more about this event atContinue reading “Upcoming Appearances at Fiber Fusion Northwest and Knit Fit”