Summer 2025 offers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic fiber community across Washington and Oregon. This season is packed with engaging events where you can discover stunning yarns, master fresh techniques, and forge connections with fellow enthusiasts. Here’s what you can look forward to: Fiber Fusion Northwest 2025 Date: June 7th-8th, 2025ContinueContinue reading “Explore Fiber Events in Washington and Oregon 2025”
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Handmade for Fall: Cozy Creations to Welcome the Season
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with some delightful fall craft projects. From felted pumpkins to knitted slippers, fall is the ideal season for creating handmade treasures that add warmth and charm to your home. Ready to dive into the season with wool, yarn, andContinueContinue reading “Handmade for Fall: Cozy Creations to Welcome the Season”
Wool Stuffing Guide: How Much to Use for Throw Pillows, Stuffed Animals, and Christmas Toppers
Wool stuffing is a natural and versatile material that brings warmth and comfort to your handmade projects. Whether you’re crafting throw pillows for your home, creating cute stuffed animals, or making festive Christmas toppers, knowing how much wool stuffing to use is essential for achieving the perfect level of softness and fullness. Let’s break downContinueContinue reading “Wool Stuffing Guide: How Much to Use for Throw Pillows, Stuffed Animals, and Christmas Toppers”
How to Wet Felt with Wool
Learn how to create stunning wet felted gloves, bags, and more using our luxurious merino wool and silk blends. Perfect for beginners—start your next felting project today
2024 Yarn and Fiber Events to attend!
Summer is the season to check out local fiber events across Washington and Oregon. Get ready for a series of vibrant gatherings where you can explore beautiful yarns, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow fiber lovers. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store: Fiber Fusion Northwest Date: June 1-2, 2024 Location: Evergreen State Fairgrounds,ContinueContinue reading “2024 Yarn and Fiber Events to attend!”
Hugs to Mom! Sharing Your Favorite Moments this Mother’s Day
We asked…and you all ANSWERED! This year, in honor of all the incredible moms in the world, we wanted to hear what makes your mom so special. We asked you to tell us about a fond memory or a key lesson you’ve learned from the mother figure in your life. We got a HUGE responseContinueContinue reading “Hugs to Mom! Sharing Your Favorite Moments this Mother’s Day”
How to Needle Felt: stab and repeat
Whether you’re looking to unwind with a new hobby or create unique, handcrafted gifts, needle felting offers a delightful entry into the realm of textile arts. And, as a bonus, it is a great way to let out some aggression on a piece of wool 😁 What is Needle Felting? Unlike other forms of felting whichContinueContinue reading “How to Needle Felt: stab and repeat”
Celebrate Earth Day with Free Eco-Friendly Patterns
With Earth Day right around the corner, we thought it’d be awesome to talk about how we can make our knitting and crocheting a bit more earth-friendly. No complex patterns here, just simple, cool ideas on using natural fibers like organic cotton or wool, and getting creative with recycling yarn or scraps. It’s all aboutContinueContinue reading “Celebrate Earth Day with Free Eco-Friendly Patterns”
From Sheep to Shawl: The Journey of Organic Yarn
Dive into the story of how organic yarn goes from being a fluffy sheep’s coat to the cozy shawl you wrap around your shoulders on a chilly evening. Ever wondered about the backstory of your favorite organic yarn? It’s quite the journey, from happy sheep grazing in green pastures to the snuggly shawl you can’tContinueContinue reading “From Sheep to Shawl: The Journey of Organic Yarn”
How to Draft Yarn on a Drop Spindle
So you want to learn how to spin your own yarn? Spinning is the relaxing and rewarding process of turning fiber into yarn. The first step of any spinning adventure is pre drafting your fiber. Drafting, is the process of gently pulling and thinning your fiber to prepare it for spinning into yarn. Just asContinueContinue reading “How to Draft Yarn on a Drop Spindle”