Category Archives: Dye Works

Spinning and Dyeing BFL

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Linda S.

I love Blue Faced Leicester wool. It has a long staple, it’s easy to spin and it has a bit of a sheen. Wonderful against the skin… it’s just one of my favorites. I haven’t done a lot of spinning … Continue reading →

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DFW Yarn Crawl, y’all… It’s Almost Here!

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Linda S.

This will be the 3rd year for the DFW Yarn Crawl, y’all. Interest and participation is growing each year and this year presents as a great opportunity to get out and find new yarn and fiber merchants and meet and … Continue reading →

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Apple Leef Farm.. New Calendar of Events for November

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Linda S.

Leef of Apple Leef Farm of Van Alstyne, TX has just posted her new events calendar for November. There are always several classes a month that I would love to take, but alas…can only do so many. There are 2 … Continue reading →

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In Case You’re Wondering…

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Linda S.

I decided that I wanted to give my blog a face lift. So I did the thing called “Try it! You’ll like it!” Well, I didn’t like it and when I came back to this look all my widgets were … Continue reading →

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One Million Hits.. How Can I Ever Thank You? !

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Linda S.

A SALUTE TO YOU! Sometime this evening or late tonight, this blog will have its ONE MILLIONth hit. I have to say that I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all of you who have visited over the nearly 5 … Continue reading →

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Hopefully Heather

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Linda S.

I knew the mystery roving of yesterday had felted a little… but when I started working with it last night it was not anywhere as bad as I thought it was going to be. As it turns out, there was … Continue reading →

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Red River Fiber Arts and Kool Aid Dyeing

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Linda S.

Yesterday a few of “us girls” from the RRFA gathered at my house and we had a “Dye In”… ;o) I had some Blue Faced Leicester spun up and some mystery wool roving so we proceeded to dye it. What … Continue reading →

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Please Get Permission….

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Linda S.

I have put several free patterns that were created by me up on this site. They were uploaded with the thought in mind that others might like to use them. If they are used for personal use… that’s great. If they are … Continue reading →

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Tour de Flax…uh..no

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Linda S.

I know I said I would try to spin up that flax…but you know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men… well, that includes spinners..lol And after all…it’s called Tour de Fleece… not Tour de … Continue reading →

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More Cardweaving, Weaving and Crochet

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Linda S.

I’ve started a new card weaving. This pattern is one that I call “Moustache”…lol I am going to have to make a wooden shuttle or cut another larger piece of cardboard… this one is about the size of an … Continue reading →