Category Archives: Fiber Preparation

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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Ingram Arts Show, Tupelo, OK

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

I have an aunt and uncle (twins) who turned 80 years old this year.  My aunt has wanted to have an art show in honor of my grandparents for years.   There is a lot of talent in the family and … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Yarn Swift…

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Back in the previous incarnation of Fabric Follies Two … called Fabric Follies .. I posted a link to Crafty Diversions .  At the time I was just learning to spin and was so fascinated with her free tutorial for making … 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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Apple Leef Farm… Second Saturday Spin-In Day! (free patterns)

Posted on October 16, 2010 by

This time last Saturday I was on my way to Van Alstyne, TX with my friend Pat.  It was my first time to attend a spin-in and the first time to Apple Leef Farm.  What a lovely day!  I had … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Patterns.com, Crafty Diversions.com, My Tablet Weaving and SAFF

Posted on October 17, 2009 by

Thought I would drop in and let everyone know that Free Quilt Patterns.com has some new quilt patterns on their awesome site of hundred or more free quilt patterns…   I’m using the little snowman clipart to remind myself that … 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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Snail/Mushroom Quilt Block

Posted on July 16, 2009 by

I’ve been working at coming up with a quilt block using my signature snail drawing.  (At least that’s what one of my sons calls it..lol   He says I drew this snail 30 years ago and never quit… ;o)  I taped … Continue reading →

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