— Carding, Dyeing, Fiber Paintings, Giveaway, Knitting, News, Spinning, Yarn and Fiber Club —

College Graduation, June Club Colorway Announcement, and Flagstaff Wool Festival Preparations

May 28, 2019

Last time I wrote here, we were heading off for the college graduation of our two oldest children. I am so proud of them! They both graduated with honors. Our daughter got her degree in English Literature with a minor in Italian, and our son got his degree in Computer Science with a minor in… Read More College Graduation, June Club Colorway Announcement, and Flagstaff Wool Festival Preparations

— Dyeing, News, Spinning, Uncategorized, Weaving, Yarn and Fiber Club —

A Study in Color, Mulberry Silk, and More

March 28, 2019

Good morning! I hope you are enjoying beautiful spring weather and finding plenty of time to enjoy the fiber arts! The Making of Lizzie – A Study in Color & Fiber This week I have had quite a few requests to dye my Lizzie colorway, which pleases me immensely as it is one of my… Read More A Study in Color, Mulberry Silk, and More

— Felting, Spinning —

Top to Dye For

March 22, 2019

I have been doing something new and different for the last week or so. I got several different types of fine top (often called roving) to dye for all of you spinners and felters. The first type is 100% merino. It’s 21 micron, which is what I typically use for my art batts. Here are… Read More Top to Dye For

— Carding, Crochet, Dyeing, Felting, Knitting, News, Spinning, Weaving, Yarn and Fiber Club —

Sedona Knit Wits, Giveaway Winner, Last Day for the March Clubs

March 1, 2019

I have several things I want to talk to you about today. I’ll try not to let this get too long. And the winner is… First of all, I wanted to congratulate Sophie, who won the Choose Your Yarn Adventure yarn giveaway. She chose “A Little Princess” on Squoosh DK. Here’s a photo of the… Read More Sedona Knit Wits, Giveaway Winner, Last Day for the March Clubs

— Crochet, Knitting, News, Sale, Spinning, Weaving —

Year-End Sale

December 27, 2018

In gratitude to all of you, I am having a big year-end sale. I’m offering 20% off almost everything in my shop, including my art batts, hand-dyed yarn, handspun yarn, and fiber paintings. There are no minimums and no coupon code needed. Just come visit my shop and see if you find something you love.… Read More Year-End Sale

— Crochet, Felting, Giveaway, Knitting, News, Sale, Spinning, Weaving —

Introducing Purple Lamb Gift Certificates – and a Gift for You Too

November 15, 2018

Good morning! I have something new and wonderful in the shop this week–gift certificates for Purple Lamb! When I was figuring out the details, I thought about what I like and don’t like about gift certificates to make them the best of all possible gift certificates. I hate it when gift certificates expire, so mine… Read More Introducing Purple Lamb Gift Certificates – and a Gift for You Too

— Knitting, Pattern, Spinning —

Two Free Knitting Patterns

October 19, 2018

Happy weekend, everyone! This week it was like someone flipped a switch and changed the weather from summer to late fall or early winter. From what I’ve heard, that isn’t just Arizona but most of The United States. It’s sunny and cool now after several dreary days–perfect for pulling out our warm woollies and making… Read More Two Free Knitting Patterns

— Crochet, Felting, Knitting, News, Sale, Spinning, Weaving —

Labor of Love Labor Day Sale

August 31, 2018

I always think of Labor Day as the official beginning of “yarn season”–when it’s finally cool enough to start wearing our wonderful woollies–or at least to hope it will be soon! I know for a lot of us, it’s also the time when we start planning what we want to make our loved ones for… Read More Labor of Love Labor Day Sale

— Carding, News, Sale, Spinning —

Tour de Fleece Fiber Sale

June 29, 2018

Are you oiling up your spinning wheel and getting ready to spin like mad for the Tour de Fleece? If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a fun opportunity to get in some extra spinning time with a friendly competition during the Tour de France. Here’s a link to it on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/tour-de-fleece. In honor of… Read More Tour de Fleece Fiber Sale

— Spinning, Uncategorized, Weaving —

How to Weave a Vest on a Rigid Heddle Loom

June 15, 2018

A couple weeks ago, I was a vendor in the Flagstaff Wool Festival. I brought a variety of samples including the vests I had woven for my daughter and for me. Several people asked if I could explain how I made them, and I promised to blog about it in short order. Here goes. I… Read More How to Weave a Vest on a Rigid Heddle Loom

Purple Lamb Fiber Arts

indie-dyed yarn inspired by the classics

Category: Spinning