Have you ever looked at the vibrant colors in nature and wondered how to capture them in something you can touch and feel that does not fade or crumble into dust after a little while? Or seen that perfect crochet, weaving, or knitting pattern that you just can not find the right yarn for? Kelli of the Red Pansy has captured those vibrant colors and made them available to you, to make those handmade dreams come true :) And to think, she’s only be at this for a year! I cannot wait to see what she has planned for next year. :) Makes me want all the yarn…now if only I had the all the time to make all the projects in my head :)

Maker Feature, CrochetMichele ThymmonsFebruary 5, 2023maker feature, dyeing DIY, DIY, yarn dyeing, crochet, knitting, weavingComment

Fiber Arts with Nanà e Bobò

Welcome my friend to an interview with a yarn store (Nanà e Bobò) in Italy. You will find out more about the store, how it came to be, what they have in store as they grow, meetings here, and advice for starting a fiber skill. At the end is a list of crafts you can make with yarn and skills that use yarn.

Yarn Dyeing, Maker FeatureMichele ThymmonsApril 17, 2020crochet, knitting, fiber art, fiber, weavingComment

Yarn Dyeing with BlueMuleFiber

Have you ever heard a story so inspiring you wanted to follow the person in your favorite social media account to see what they next come up with? Or loved the story behind a color of yarn or a product that you literally wanted to buy all the yarn? This is the case with Beth and Ashley a mother - daughter team of indie dyers that are Blue Mule Fiber. :). Not only do they have an amazing story about how they got started doing what they do, but they also make some of the most gorgeous yarn! Keep reading for their story and tons of ideas of what you can do with this yarn when you get your hands on it. :)