#fiber-arts — Public Fediverse posts
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Traveling again - this time it's a fiber festival I've wanted to go to for a few years but it's about 4 hours away. This year there's another event on the same weekend somewhat near that festival so the hours spent going there seem used better.
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@weaving @fiberarts I don't have anything on the loom at the moment. It needs some repairs and I am waiting for some parts from Macomber. :blobcatverysad:
I did finally get a few glam shots of the bath towels that I made to match the hand towels I did previously. I did a pair of each version, so it took a while, but these are a fun weave.
Turned taqueté on 8 shafts. The one on the left needs 10 treadles, but the one on the right only 7.
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Because I got the question - it's this yarn
https://www.grobemasche.de/product/aniwaniwa-rose-x-trafine-wolldackel/
From a local to me yarn dyer and shop owner.
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First sock in all its glory.
Seems like I'll need to buy another skein in that color way, it's just too pretty.
And I just realized the pretty German word "Ringelsocke" doesn't translate into English. 🧐
I grabbed the v pattern from these socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/passion-knit-socks.
It's very squishy, adding a lot of extra layers. This is probably a good pattern stitch for places where extra layers are a good idea (hat, backside of mittens ...)
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"Officially" I'm working on a summer top.
Inofficially I love these socks so much, that I bing knit on it over the weekend and the first one is already finished.
And a tad too small. I used more sts than usual (because 2.0 mm needles instead of 2.25 mm needles) and I made more rounds on the foot.
But it's not enough.
Now I'll have to ask my daughter if she wants them ...
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I'll absolutely have to try this!
Looks a bit tricky how to twist the yarn ends, but the result looks great
How to make an invisible cast on - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on03gPLJ66s@knitting @fiberarts #fiberarts #knitting #knittingtutorial #knittingtechniques
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Sights from our morning at the Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival today!
1. I like the idea of the "messy bun" cap! I think I could make it work if I cut my hair down a bit. (Though there's plenty of room for a big messy bun in there...)
2. "You turned the page ‼️": the best handbag of the day. (The owner was pleased and surprised when I asked if I could take a photo of it.)
3. The Minnesota Felt Makers' Guild always has fun with their breed-specific challenge.
4. I would totally wear this shawl (? cape?) if it were mine! Love the shaggy lock-felted look.
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#RiverheadNY - Long Island #FleeceAndFiber Fair at #Hallockville #MuseumFarm
May 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hallockville Museum Farm
6038 Sound Avenue
Riverhead NYAdmission is $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free.
"Hallockville Museum Farm will host its annual Long Island Fleece & Fiber Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inviting visitors to experience the full journey of fiber – from raw fleece to finished textile — at its historic North Fork campus.
"A longtime spring tradition, the festival brings the cycle of fiber to life through live sheep and llama shearing with Long Island Yarn and Farm, #spinning, and #weaving demonstrations, along with a #marketplace featuring more than two dozen regional #FiberArtists and #Artisans.
"A major highlight this year is the appearance of nationally recognized #knitting expert Patty Lyons, who will lead two special sessions focused on practical techniques and problem solving for knitters. Additional hands-on workshops include an introduction to weaving with the #PaumanokWeavers, where participants can create their own scarf; a flat #NeedleFelted farm landscape workshop led by Shamma Murphy; and #BasketWeaving with Barbara Blossey-Chuvalas using #NaturalMaterials such as #silk, #seagrass, and #wool. Advance registration is required for workshops.
"In addition to demonstrations and workshops, visitors can explore a variety of family-friendly activities, including a children’s #craft area, agricultural displays, and opportunities to meet the farm’s animals. Attendees are welcome to bring their #FiberArts projects to work amongst like-minded creators.
" 'The Fleece & Fiber Festival connects people directly to the traditions that shaped life on the #NorthFork,' said Executive Director Heather Johnson. 'It’s a chance to see, touch, and learn skills that were once part of everyday life here and that continue to inspire #makers today.'
"The festival also features live music by the Old Time Jam, local food vendors, and a bake sale hosted by Hallockville Bakers."
FMI:
https://www.eastendbeacon.com/event/long-island-fleece-fiber-fair-at-hallockville-museum-farm/#SolarPunkSunday #NYEvents #BuildingCommunity #FiberArts #FiberArtists
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#Spinning #FiberArts #Sheep #Knitting
Thread about Tunis sheep woolI've been trying to catch up on some spinning (I think I have the equivalent of a small herd of sheep fleeces under my bed) so I started with a 4 lb Tunis fleece I bought from Foxdale Springs Farm in the Shave 'em to Save 'em program. To those unfamiliar, this program is an effort to save rare breeds of sheep from extinction by purchasing fleece from the shepherds.
The sheep originated in Tunisia and became popular in the US
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Hoping to find a home (or homes) for my orphaned skeins. #knitting #fiberarts #destash #toomuchyarn #sharethewealth
https://yarnaholic.wordpress.com/2026/05/08/so-its-been-awhile/
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Yesterday I participated in an hour-long, free-wheeling #cmfieldtrips on #knitting #crochet #fiberarts #collage #scrapping and more, putting emphasis on using what you already have in your stash. Really inspiring. Thank you craftic 🧶 @knitting
That's 14 year-old Koigu handpaint premium merino on the needles.
(And truly it was astonishing to see how many other Jens and Jennifers participated!)
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I have terrible friends who are terrible enablers. #spinning #fiberarts #handmade #tryNewShit
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Not sure if I mentioned here or just Patreon, but I am trying to stash bust this year. Even so, this combo of coloured merino from Lescatole.de, ostensibly felting supplies, breached my defenses and has joined the long blending & spinning queue.
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Here's a small collection of custom-made scrunchies I designed. I love doing custom-made creations, giving people the opportunity to own something handmade & made especially for them. Interested? Find all the details here: https://ko-fi.com/c/fe6847ed20
Do you like making custom-made pieces of art? Why/why not?
