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August 27, 2017
Yarn Dyeing Frenzy from Marianne Bos - Quilt Artist

Its been a long time since I posted.  Ive been busy teaching adult and kids sewing classes but now I have also started dyeing hand dyed yarns and silks ......and loving it!

Everything available on my website:

http://www.jokamamotextiles.com

here is a sample of what I have dyed recently:

Devore Cut Silk scarf

Devore Cut Silk Scarf

Merino/Silk Lace Weight

Silver Stellina Merino - Koi Fish

Merino Sock Yarn - Summer Breeze

Merino Sock Yarn - Pink Polka

Merino Sock Yarn - Quail egg


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August 1, 2015
Knitting a Hat from Sew Paint It

I finished something I knitted.  This is the second time this has ever happened.  Someone is wearing it!  This is the first time this has ever happened!
I only started this hat on Monday, and I used the free pattern here.

 I bought some wool and circular needles on Monday.  The needles were 60cm long.  I cast on and started knitting and then the needles fell apart so I decided to use double pointed needles.  I love them.  I like that your item can be any size on them.  There is always the worry that stitches will fall off though ...

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