Its your last day to get your orders in for the amazing January Prize Boxes through FIX on Ravelry! Visit any FIX Co-op Member, make a purchase in their shop, then list the details of your order on the FIX Ravelry JPB discussion thread for your chance to win! There is a Spinning Box, a Knitting Box and then a Mixed Box and you get to rank your choices!
Sunday, January 22nd will mark our next Coffee & Crafts get-together as Craft Cafe. We look forward to seeing everyone and tasting their lovely cookie creations that day. Extra cookies from the swap will be donated to overseas soldiers so they can experience the joy that resides in a home-baked delight.
On the teaching agenda is Floor Spindle lessons with Ashley. We have two floor spindles, called Meggies, from Heavenly Handspinning that will be used for teaching. For new spinners, this is a great way to understand drafting out fiber in the process of making yarn.
We will also have knitting lessons available for those who yearn to work with yarn or those who just need some tips along the way.
Sure to be an excellent time, as usual.
Originally submitted at Alpaca Direct
Spins into superb fine yarn for knitting 25-27 Micron Diameter Alpaca Roving Soft and Luxurious
Luxurious
Pros: Dyed Evenly, Nice Texture, Soft
Cons: Sheds
Describe Yourself: Artist
Was this a gift?: No
This top dyed evenly and dried wonderfully. I can’t wait to spin it up!
(legalese)
Hey craft friends! I wanted to let you guys in on the news that I was selected to compete in Craft Masters by Michael’s Craft Store.
I submitted a 30 second video about my favorite craft project about dyeing my own fiber, spinning it into yarn, then knitting it into a baby cardigan.
I’ll be competing against two other local crafters in what I’m calling “Iron Chef for the Creative Types.” There’s going to be mystery items we are mandated to use in our project as well as a time limit. In the end, our work will be judged (by whom I don’t know yet) and then someone will be declared a winner.
Its all very surreal at the moment and I’m really excited to be able to do this. Should be lots and lots of fun!
The taping is on Friday the 13th.
Wish me luck. And, since you’re here, please tell me what some of the most important items in a craft store are that I should remember to pick up on my shopping spree (they allow us time to gather materials from Michael’s before the competition the day of the shoot). Also, if you have links to any really cool craft project ideas, please include those as well. I’ve been scouring Pinterest and the internet in general to try to expose myself to as much as possible. I have no idea what I’m in store for. Something tells me that I’m not going to just be able to knit a hat and win this thing! Plus! I’m not allowed my spinning wheel!!!! GASP!
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