Its true, I work late and sometimes mess stuff up. And today I see this has led to some confusion because guess what I did? I pressed the wrong button and published something that should have been saved as a
Upcoming Live Broadcast: Spindle Spun Artistic Yarns Class with Christiane Knight
Big news!! We have our next live Broadcast scheduled! Friday 11th at 7pm Amsterdam time, and it includes a VERY special treat – a spinning lesson! Artistic Spindle Spinning, with the one and only Christiane Knight of Threeravens Yarn and
Tension Setting – Should you or Shouldn’t you?
Well, we are back this week with another debate on a controversial topic.  As I’m writing this, I’m smiling because I hear Suzy’s voice in my head saying, “We’re just making yarn, people!”  She often says this in response to situations where
Tool Tips: The Humble Diz
Firstly, remember a while back Arlene surprised me with a wonderful woven treat? (I am still glowing!) So now, with my impending trip to the US and the much looked forward to hang out with Arlene between workshops, I thought
True Grit and Handspun Yarns
In some regards, I am a classicist. Maybe not so much with hand spun yarn, but definitely with movies. St. Patrick’s Day came and went this week, but not without me watching “The Quiet Man” starring John Wayne aka The
Tool Tips – Hackle!
(Photo courtesy of Majacraft) This week we are bringing a new course announcement (you’ll have to read to the end!!) and we are bringing you the first of our tool features, because, in fiberista language, ‘tool’ = ‘toy’…right? Â So to
The Great Thick & Thin Debate!
Arlene:  I thought I knew Wool Wench pretty well.  Afterall, week in and week out, hours of Skype sessions, uncountable emails…and then, accidently, I found out that while I love Thick & Thin yarns, Wool Wench isn’t a fan.  What?!?!?
Purple!
Purple! I love it! It’s our current featured colour in our colour series, and my turn (Suzy) to write the post. Got me thinking, all this time, I have used purple in almost everything, painting, drawing, dyeing, batt making, I
Big Batch of Site Updates!
It sure has been exciting here this week! Since we all have so much going on in our lives, we thought we’d do a little recap on the blog in case you missed any of the happenings. The biggest news
In Praise of Singles
I know, its Valentines day, and I am talking about singles! Well Cupid isn’t always welcome, especially when we have ‘the perfect single’ thats really not trying to hook up with the perfectly matched partner to ‘balance’ it.. This is