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Thoughts on my supply & tool organization

03 June 2022

Two shelves, the top shows labeled containers with crochet hooks or knitting needles, with a container behind holding larger straight needles, and a jar with yarn scraps. Below is a wooden chest of drawers labeled with washi tape:"notions, scale", "chiaogoo", "hiya", "crochet", "3.75mm". There are some books partially visible in the image

My studio is a feline friendly space so I need to keep it tidy. That task is easier when I also keep it organized. The system evolves as my work and priorities shift. Today's post shares a few thoughts about my system. Why organize? In addition to helping me safely share my life with a cat or … [Read more...] about Thoughts on my supply & tool organization

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Spring cleaning, tools

18 March 2022

purple crocus and yellow daffodils emerging through leaf strewn ground

As the spring bulbs emerge, I like to give my tools some much needed TLC. The winter months are when they see the heaviest use. The process is similar for the different types of tool. I gather them together, evaluate their condition, clean, and perform maintenance, wash the container, and put … [Read more...] about Spring cleaning, tools

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a reminder to pause

27 August 2021

I've felt glued to work for weeks, it feels as if there hasn't been forward progress on my projects either. This morning, I took myself outside without any swatches or my laptop. I sat and paused to absorb the sights and sound of nature around me. While the heat and humidity quickly became … [Read more...] about a reminder to pause

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Using WPI to Substitute Swatch a Special Yarn

13 August 2021

Cake of dark teal handspun on plain white background

Special yarn is often tricky to swatch. I have been intimidated by yarns in my stash. Logic doesn’t always play into it. I know that I need to swatch, I write about it all the time! First, it helps me to understand the fabric in my chosen stitch pattern and needle/hook size, I call this a … [Read more...] about Using WPI to Substitute Swatch a Special Yarn

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Caring for Handspun

16 July 2021

pile of handspun skeins on a whiite background

I'm often asked how I care for my handspun. I confess I'm perplexed by the question; however, I understand it. Handspun can feel more precious and special than a commercially spun yarn. I care for it the same way I do all yarn and fiber; this post shares how I store, wash, and wind my handspun … [Read more...] about Caring for Handspun

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Tips for Working with Silk

21 May 2021

a bright silk foxpaws in progress. there are two needle tips the foremost is blunt and the second is pointy.

Silk is a natural fiber I both adore and dread. The result is always lovely. However, because I’m very rough on my hands and tools, for years avoided working with it at all. My tips for working with silk are simple and effective: hydrate, smooth, select, and swatch. Hydrate & Smooth It … [Read more...] about Tips for Working with Silk

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