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I started a new quilting project -

A simple half-square triangle quilt.

Hard to believe just those two piles of cut squares will make a queen size quilt, but I think my math is right. This will be a long term project for when I just want to sew for a bit.

I cut 5" squares - 313 of light fabric and 313 of dark fabric.

I am piecing them like this, and trimming the blocks to 4+1/2" (using one of my favourite rulers - one reason I am making a quilt like this. The main reason is because I wanted ...

added by Joanne 2 years, 7 months ago. under half square triangle quilt , knitting socks , spinning

Fiber Fridays #8 from Crafty Gemini

On Friday, May 6, 2022 Crafty Gemini is hosting Episode #8 of her new LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, share updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions.

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added by Vanessa Vargas Wilson 2 years, 7 months ago. under crochet , fiber friday , knitting , spinning (Comments)

Fiber Fridays #7 from Crafty Gemini

On Friday, April 1, 2022 Crafty Gemini is hosting Episode #7 of her new LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, share updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions.

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added by Vanessa Vargas Wilson 2 years, 8 months ago. under crochet , fiber friday , knitting , spinning (Comments)

Spinning and Knitting from Thread Head

I finished spinning everyday in February with a few more skeins in my ~~stash~~ - they are all now works in progress or finished objects.

A merino/nylon blend - knitting shortie socks.

I blended some different fibres (handdyed merino/silk, pearl fibre, two more types of silk and some silver sparkle),

and spun a fingering weight yarn (~180g) - knitting a cowl.

This is BFL wool,

I spun to make some fingerless mitts.

It is a free pattern on Ravelry - Cozy Cuffed Mitts by Karen Everett.

I finished knitting a pair of socks with a BFL/Nylon blend with yarn I spun ...

added by Joanne 2 years, 9 months ago. under knitting , knitting socks , spinning

Fiber Fridays #6 from Crafty Gemini

Catch up on on Episode #6 of Crafty Gemini’s new LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, share updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This new series will air on the 1st Friday of each month.

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added by Vanessa Vargas Wilson 2 years, 9 months ago. under fiber crafts , fiber friday , spinning (Comments)

Spin the Bin 2022 from Thread Head

This year I participated in a Spin the Bin Challenge hosted by a Ravelry group.

The challenge is to get together a bin of at least 24 ounces of fibre to spin in the year.

This is my bin,

and all the fibre (930g/32oz).

Since I have been spinning everyday in February I finished spinning my bin.

The four bigger, colourful skeins on the bottom of the above photo are for socks, and the grey is half of a larger spin (that is now finished) - I am hoping to weave a blanket.

Ended up with 5299m (2,332yds) of ...

added by Joanne 2 years, 10 months ago. under spin the bin , spinning

More Spinning and Storms from Thread Head

Finished knitting a pair of socks -

These are the DRK Everyday socks by Andrea Mowry

I knit them out of merino/mohair fibre that I dyed and spun.

I didn't know how I would like the ribbing on the sole of the foot, but I don't even notice it and the socks are really comfy (the merino/mohair makes a difference too).

Since I am spinning everyday in February, I have got a lot done. These are all from fibre I dyed-

BFL/Nylon blend for socks.

About a sport weight yarn (my preferred for socks). This is ...

added by Joanne 2 years, 10 months ago. under knitting socks , spinning

Fiber Fridays #5 from Crafty Gemini

Catch up on on Episode #4 of Crafty Gemini’s new LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, share updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This new series will air on the 1st Friday of each month.

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added by Vanessa Vargas Wilson 2 years, 10 months ago. under crochet , fiber friday , homesteading , knitting , spinning (Comments)

Socks and Spinning from Thread Head

This week I finished knitting a pair of socks out of handspun yarn.

They are regular toe-up, two-at-a-time, 64 stitches, on a 2.5mm needle socks.

This is the yarn,

and the fibre I dyed - a BFL/Nylon blend.

This week I spun this fibre that I had dyed - a Merino/Mohair blend (the first time I have used this blend for socks).

It spun up lovely, and ended up being quite fine (a fingering weight), I thought maybe the mohair would puff up a bit after finishing, but it didn't.

I decided to join in the DRK Spin ...

added by Joanne 2 years, 10 months ago. under knitting socks , spinning

Fiber Fridays #4 from Crafty Gemini

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added by Vanessa Vargas Wilson 2 years, 11 months ago. under fiber friday , knitting , spinning (Comments)

Fiber Fridays #3 from Crafty Gemini

Catch up on on Episode #3 of Crafty Gemini’s new LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, share updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This new series will air on the 1st Friday of each month.

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added by Vanessa Vargas Wilson 3 years ago. under crochet , fiber crafts , fiber friday , knitting , spinning (Comments)

Fiber Fridays #2 from Crafty Gemini

Catch up on on Episode #2 of Crafty Gemini’s new LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, share updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This new series will air on the 1st Friday of each month.

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added by Vanessa Vargas Wilson 3 years, 1 month ago. under crochet , fiber friday , knitting , spinning (Comments)

stash report October 17, 2021 from Making A Lather

I added a few pretties to the stash. I spend too much time on the computer buying fabric.

editya sitar jelly roll

stash report October 17, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 0 yards

Fabric Used year to Date: 150 yards

Fabric Added this week: 6 yards

Fabric Added Year to Date: 132 yards

net fabric: 17 yards used more than bought

I stitched at least 15 minutes every day this week.

I have some spinning I want to do today for slow Sunday stitching. I did get last week's yarn "set" and drying this week by soaking it in ...

added by maggie fellow 3 years, 2 months ago. under fabric , quilt , scrappy , spinning , spinning sunday , stash report , wip , wool , yarn

stash report 10, 2021 from Making A Lather

the only changes I am making to my stash report is to add fabric. I really like scrap bags and I added 3 more to my stash. These were an eclectic mix. I should be able to separate them and actually use them.

stash report October 10, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 0 yards

Fabric Used year to Date: 150 yards

Fabric Added this week: 5 yards

Fabric Added Year to Date: 126 yards

net fabric: 23 yards used more than bought

I stitched at least 15 minutes only 3 days this week.

But, I have started spinning again in ...

added by maggie fellow 3 years, 2 months ago. under fabric , fleece , quilt , scrap bag , scrappy , spinning , spinning sunday , stash report , wool

Fiber Fridays #1: A new series with Crafty Gemini! from Crafty Gemini

On Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 Crafty Gemini is kicking off a brand new LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, share updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This new series will air on the 1st Friday of each month beginning on Oct. 1, 2021.

If you are specifically interested in fiber related crafts including: Knitting, Crochet, Circular Sock Machine Knitting, Spinning, etc. then this is the show for you!

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added by Vanessa Vargas Wilson 3 years, 2 months ago. under crochet , fiber crafts , fiber friday , knitting , spinning (Comments)

Day 8 - Spinning then Knitting from Thread Head

I spun yarn and then knitted a few things recently, from fibre that I had dyed.

This one is merino/nylon blend that I spun a 3 ply yarn for socks.

And the knitted socks (my regular toe-up, two-at-a-time socks to use every bit of yarn).

This one is an alpaca/merino/silk blend, that I spun into a singles yarn (so the colours would remain clear).

And the knitted shawl (really a scarf).

The pattern is one I have made before and couldn't resist knitting again (Entrelac Shawl with Tassels by Eva Martinsson).

All the best!♥︎

added by Joanne 3 years, 4 months ago. under august challenge , knitting , spinning

How I’ve Kept My Sanity: Crafting Through Misdiagnosis… (Part 3.5) from Eric the Quilter

After posting Part 3 of the Toxic Medicine series, I posted some of the scarves I’ve been working on, but forgot to post the yarn I spun! So we’ll call this “Part 3.5”. I love spinning yarn, but holy heck is it time consuming. I did not know that when I started spinning, but it is rather easy to start and stop, so I can always walk away and come back to it later. Perhaps later this week, I’ll post some of the art roving I have waiting in the wings for future felting or spinning ...

added by Eric The Quilter 3 years, 10 months ago. under felting , handspun yarn , nuno , scarf , scarves , silk , spinning , uncategorized , yarn (Comments)

Some Dyeing from Thread Head

This past week I did some dyeing-

This is all a Blue Faced Leicester and nylon blend for socks.

This is the first bundle that I decided to spin - I tried some different colours for this one, and wanted to see how it would spin (I used Jacquard acid dyes in the colours Russet, Teal and Golden Yellow mixed with a bit of of Jet Black to make lime green).

The three bobbins ready for plying (I like a 3-ply yarn for socks).

The finished yarn.

I really like how the colours came out.

And this is how it is ...

added by Joanne 3 years, 11 months ago. under dyeing , knitting , spinning

More Thimbles from Thread Head

I finished the thimbles leader/ender project-

This was the last of the thimbles I cut years ago, and I made about 4 or 5 projects with. This one is 14"x26".

I put a couple of borders on this one for a change (all the others I just added binding).

Since I needed a new leader/ender project (and didn't want to go out and buy a new die) I cut more thimbles with different fabrics (for a change). The plan for these is to make a 'larger' (than table runner) quilt - I am sure that this will ...

added by Joanne 4 years, 7 months ago. under 2020 finishes , omg 2020 , spinning

Keeping Busy from Thread Head

I probably should be cleaning my house, but instead I am spending time making things.

These are the Stay at Home Sampler blocks from Temecula Quilt Co on Instagram, 14 - 3" blocks so far.

I made a stitchery block from Marg Low Designs - it is one of the blocks from the Love and Hugs from Australia quilt along on Facebook. I always wanted to try out a little stitched block, and this was lot of fun. I enlarged the pattern to make an 8" block and turned it into a little wallhanging. It is 10"x12".

I spun up a ...

added by Joanne 4 years, 8 months ago. under 2020 finishes , knitting , quilting , spinning , weaving

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