Category: Fiber
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Abergavenny Millennium Tapestry
I actually took several pictures of fabric this day, but decided that the beautiful Abergavenny Tapestry would be my choice, even though I cound not get the entire piece in one frame. This lovely, hand-knotted tapestry was made for the Abergavenny Millennium Celebration, and it’s now housed in the fully-restored Tithe Barn of the Abergavenny… Continue reading
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Handspun Yarn
This is the latest spinning project I’ve been doing. I’m working on a Lincoln fleece. Prompt: Double your art today. Make a photo of something you’ve created or crafted. Continue reading
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Monmouth Cap
I’ve been knitting with heavy wool in nearly 100-degree heat. This is most definitely out of context. I’m going to full this cap to fit, and in this photo, I was checking the size for when to start knitting the double brim. Thanks go to my husband for being a model. Prompt: Find something that’s… Continue reading
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Yarn and Winter Knits
We got the yarn back from our local wool mill in Palisade. I had pure Black Welsh in bulky and sport weight, blended Black Welsh and Polypay in bulky, and some pure Polypay in bulky and sport weight. They all came out looking very nice. I want to make a hat for Joe Sperry from… Continue reading
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Lacy Filter
This is our orchard, as seen through my first-ever knitted lace shawl. Prompt: Invent your own filter! Shoot through something translucent or transparent. Make a photo with a unique look. Continue reading
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Getting Ready to Open the Shop, Plus Fun for Chickens
We’re starting to get more customers. We are not officially open with regular hours until the end of May, but I do open up if people call first. Here’s the wool and meat shop. We have lots of lovely rovings in stock, plus lots of new yarns as well. Plus, we still have our lovely… Continue reading
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Thrift Store Find
This is a silk blazer I found at a local thrift store, modeled by my duct tape double. I finally altered it with sleeves that fit me. I haven’t worn it yet – perhaps tomorrow. Fashion is best when it’s both well-made and inexpensive. If you have to choose, choose well-made. Prompt: Make a fashion… Continue reading
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The Shearing Is Done
I’m a bit late with my blogging, but we finished sheep shearing for the year. Several fleeces were sold right off the shearing floor. Skirting will start in the next few weeks, and the wool will be up on our site for sale later. Continue reading
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Garter Stitch Curves
I played more with pushing the exposure and getting really close on a garter stitch project. I love the bumpy curves of the handspun wool yarn. Prompt: Curves, squiggles, and flowing lines interest the eye. Make a photograph dominated by a curvy shape of some sort today. Continue reading
