I often see discussions on social media about the benefits (or not) of thwacking yarns as part of the ‘finishing’ process. People seem to be quick to condemn, with the idea that it is a terrible way to treat a
To Thwack, or Not To Thwack
tinyStudio magazine – Back in print!
Big news from tinyStudio magazine – we are back in print! Find out about the awesome new Eco Format and availability!
tinyStudio Creative Life: Issue 6
Here I am back again, to announce the publication of Issue SIX of tinyStudio Creative Life magazine! The time has sped by since our previous issue, but we have been super busy behind the scenes getting this issue ready to
Coming up with tinyStudio Creative Life: New Relationships!
We are starting something new and a little different with tinyStudio Creative Life magazine! You may have heard that 2020 IS the year we are going to paper print with our beloved magazine. I am hoping that this can happen
Issue 5 is GO!
Issue Five is out now! The gentle focus or theme in this issue is ‘Of Nature’, and of course there is a whole lot of nature to be inspired by, enthused about, and to revel in! When I was planning
tinyStudio Creative Life, Issue 2 is Here!
It is here! We have a shiny new Issue of tinyStudio Creative Life magazine available now to all Subscribers! This time we get behind the scenes with some amazing spinning wheel creators, we have some awesome hands on tutorials, and
Merino. Yeah Baby!
A little while ago I decided I wanted to do more with Merino, and to work on my lace weight spinning. The two go together rather well 🙂
FiberyGoodness and Namaste Farms
One of the dreams that Arlene and I have had, since the inception of FiberyGoodness, is that one day we would be in a position to offer a teaching platform for other fiber artists,  be a  kind of catalyst for
Exotic Sheep
Every once in a while we have an opportunity to share a real treat, and last Sunday was one of them, a special day hosted by the Hale Family on their southern Hawkes Bay farm. It was a rainy day,
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