cabin12 {northwest}

What’s on the wheel?  Another spring mix with purples, white, gray, light green & accents of burgundy red.

What’s on the wheel today? A pretty pastel combo of hand-dyed wool along with accents of undyed, curly wool locks.  …I’m thinking - SPRING! :) 

Ever wanted to try spinning? A top whorl drop spindle is a great way to start! …and just remember, practice - practice - practice! ;) This fun, “doilies” inspired spindle, is handmade by KristenLeClair.

FRIDAY FIBER SALE:

Alpaca Fiber TRIO - $8.50 / 3 oz. (Reg. $12) 

->Less than $3/oz! Great deal to sample for spinning, felting or crafting projects!! & Once you go alpaca…you won’t want to go back!!

(*Fiber Sale price valid Fri  3/2/12)

“Portlandia” art show opens this Friday, March 2nd 7-9pm! Live music, food & a yarn spinning demo by Fiesta Cat Yarn Co. fiber artist, Allison Ehle! More info at: splendorporium.net

What’s on the wheel today? Spinning up a mix of several stunning, all natural alpaca fibers!! A beautiful combo of white, cinnamon brown, dark brown and a hint of black! This fiber was from animals raised local to me in the beautiful Pacific NW!

Feeling girly with this fun pink & sparkly art yarn ~ had it named before it was even spun….”DreamBoat”

Another fun mix, freshly spun up today with colorful, superwash wool & added purple tulle & orange sari silk for extra flair ;)

A luscious combo of lavender wool with curly locks and hints of purple tulle and sparkly, pink Angelina! What a fantastic yarn! …The trouble about being a crafter/knitter though, I love every skein I make & immediately start daydreaming of ideas of what to use it for! Hehe ;)

“Mermaid” handspun, 3ply bulky yarn