Category Archives: Dye Works

In Case You’re Wondering…

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

I decided that I wanted to give my blog a face lift.  So I did the thing called “Try it!  You’ll like it!”  Well, I didn’t like it and when I came back to this look all my widgets were … Continue reading →

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One Million Hits.. How Can I Ever Thank You? !

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

  A SALUTE TO YOU! Sometime this evening or late tonight, this blog will have its ONE MILLIONth hit.  I have to say that I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all of you who have visited over the nearly 5 … Continue reading →

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Hopefully Heather

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

I knew the mystery roving of yesterday had felted a little… but when I started working with it last night it was not anywhere as bad as I thought it was going to be.   As it turns out, there was … Continue reading →

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Red River Fiber Arts and Kool Aid Dyeing

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

Yesterday a few of “us girls” from the RRFA  gathered at my house and we had a “Dye In”… ;o) I had some Blue Faced Leicester spun up and some mystery wool roving so we proceeded to dye it. What … Continue reading →

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Please Get Permission….

Posted on October 10, 2009 by

I have put several free patterns that were created by me  up on this site.  They were uploaded with the thought in mind that others might like to use them.  If they are  used  for personal use… that’s great.  If they are … Continue reading →

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Tour de Flax…uh..no

Posted on July 8, 2009 by

I know I said I would try to spin up that flax…but you know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men… well, that includes spinners..lol And after all…it’s called Tour de Fleece…  not Tour de … Continue reading →

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More Cardweaving, Weaving and Crochet

Posted on May 6, 2009 by

  I’ve started a new card weaving.  This pattern is one that I call “Moustache”…lol  I am going to have to make  a wooden shuttle or cut another larger piece of cardboard… this one is about the size of an … Continue reading →

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Those Darn Socks! and Save Handmade!

Posted on December 29, 2008 by

I finally finished those socks that I have remade a half dozen times… DH has worn them now a few times to sleep in and has pronounced them good, so I guess it was all worth it..lol   Now I will … Continue reading →

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Flu? Illegal to sell hand made baby booties?

Posted on December 27, 2008 by

I know it has been a while since I posted…life got a bit busy, then of all things, DH came down with something like the flu… now I have it.   And have had it for 4 days or so…  I … Continue reading →

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Spammers Have Found A Way

Posted on November 25, 2008 by

It seems that spammers have now found a way to get around the “sign in” for the comments on blogs.  They just make up a name…my two were Jenny and Laura… set up an email address  ( both Jenny and Laura had … Continue reading →

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