Category Archives: fiber art

Indie Feature: Kami Noyes of Ranching Tradition Fiber

Posted on April 11, 2020 by knittingthestash

There are a few fiber folk that I’ve known since the beginning of this blog-thing, and Kami Noyes is one of the few to have this distinction. She runs Ranching Tradition Fiber and she was one of the first shepherds … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Copper K Fiber Festival, farm, farm-to-skein yarn, fiber, fiber art, fiber artist, fiber festival, hand dyed yarn, interview, Montana, Ranching Tradition Fiber, yarn | 2 Comments

DIY Drum Carder Plans!

Posted on April 10, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! It’s been about 2 years since Spencer and Steve built me a drum carder . . . and Spencer has just drawn up the plans!! So, I’m popping in to let you all know where to find them … Continue reading →

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Indie Dyer Feature: Three Waters Farm + GIVEAWAY!

Posted on December 30, 2017 by knittingthestash

Well hello everyone and Happy (almost) New Year! When not wrangling a puppy or spending time with my family, I’ve been enjoying all of the Instagram goodness that so many of you share. That’s how I met my featured dyer … Continue reading →

Posted in color palette, colorway, community, dyeing, fiber, fiber art, fiber artist, indie dyer, interview, unicorns | 14 Comments

Maker Feature: MiddleMist Makes

Posted on November 4, 2017 by knittingthestash

Hello Dear Fiber Folk! I am happy to have a few blogspots to share with you through November! In the midst of the cold and the dark, we’ll have some true beauty to enjoy! First up is a maker I … Continue reading →

Posted in community, felting, fiber art, fiber artist, hedgehogs, inspiration, interview, maker, needle felting, unicorns | Leave a comment

How to Make: Puni-Style Rolags

Posted on October 21, 2017 by knittingthestash

**If you are looking for info about the GIVEAWAY, check out this link or Episode 24 on Youtube** For this weekend’s video, I have a how-to! In this video I demonstrate one technique for making puni-style rolags with a pair of hand … Continue reading →

Posted in color, fiber, fiber art, fiber prep, hand cards, handspun, Paradise Fibers, preparation, spinning, sponsored post | Leave a comment

Review: Paradise Fibers “Fiber of the Month” Subscription

Posted on September 27, 2017 by knittingthestash

I was recently asked to review the “Fiber of the Month” subscription boxes that Paradise Fibers offers. These boxes are pretty amazing, and so, of course, I said YES, please! My September box arrived shortly thereafter and I want to … Continue reading →

Posted in community, fiber, fiber art, review, spinning, sponsored post, unboxing, unicorns | 1 Comment

Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival

Posted on September 11, 2017 by knittingthestash

Please excuse my radio silence this weekend–I know, it’s unusual for me! I have a good excuse: I was hanging out with the sheep and the herding dogs and the miles of fleece at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival! … Continue reading →

Posted in breed, community, fiber, fiber art, fiber festival, found, raw wool, sheep, wool | 11 Comments

Fiber Focus: Ranching Tradition Fiber & GIVEAWAY!

Posted on May 27, 2017 by knittingthestash

Hello weekenders! I’m so pleased to be featuring Kami Noyes of Ranching Tradition Fiber! I interviewed Kami a few years ago and then featured her upcoming Copper K Fiber Festival as well; she is always up to something new! Of … Continue reading →

Posted in community, farm, farm focus, fiber, fiber art, fiber artist, fiber festival, FiberFocus, giveaway, ranch, Ranching Tradition Fiber, raw fleece, raw wool | 13 Comments

Episode 14: Windy WIPs and GIVEAWAY!

Posted on May 6, 2017 by knittingthestash

In today’s episode, I chat about WIPs while enjoying the outdoors! I also take a look back at some early spinning and knitting work as an encouragement to beginners. And, of course, I feature lots of indie dyers and fiber … Continue reading →

Posted in community, episode, fiber, fiber art, FiberTrek, handspun, HedgeHog FIbers, knitting, learning, Loop Pattern, Old Crow Art Yarns, sock yarn, spinning, video, Wild Lily Artisan Fibers, yarn | 10 Comments

GreenCastle Fiber Event!

Posted on April 18, 2017 by knittingthestash

We made it to Greencastle, IN for the Fiber Event this past weekend. Spencer and I thought you all might like to come along with us . . . so he made a lovely video!   Thanks to Spencer for … Continue reading →

Posted in community, fiber, fiber art, fiber artist, fiber festival, unicorns, video, yarn, yarn shopping, yarn-lover | 9 Comments