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Pin Cushion

I have been doing a little bit of sewing. When I should really be spinning yarn for my next 3 craft fairs. Ahh the art of distraction. I made this cute little pin cushion from Last Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson. It turned out great, but 2.5 hours for a pin cushion! I am a beginning sewer so maybe it was me.

I purchased this great fabric at Crafty Planet!

Sock Monkey Rag Quilt

I have been doing a little sewing lately. I was inspired to make this rag quilt for my niece by the Knit and Tonic blog. This was a quick blanket project and it turns out great! I bought most of the flannel at Treadle Yard Goods in St. Paul, Mn.

Striped Noro Scarf

I haven't knit a scarf since my novelty eyelash days ended many years ago. This scarf is like no other! I'm using two different color ways and I absolutely love how its turning out. 

Brooklyn Tweed is the force behind my inspiration. If you haven't checked out his blog, you've been missing out.

Intertwined

Lexi Boeger's second book is now available! The book features a skein of my yarn on page 289. I'm thrilled to be a part of this book/revolution!



For more information visit Lexi's website

The Magic Loop

I am completely in love with this technique! I'm making EZ's mittered mittens using the Magic Loop and wish I had learned this technique earlier.

The Magic Loop

Finished!

Next Show!

Handmaiden Show
February 10, 2008
10-6
VFW on Lake & Lyndale

Here are a few photos of my new handspun!

Take a Class

Feb 17, 2008: Beginning Spinning
Believe it or not, YOU can spin yarn to knit! Aisha will teach you to create single-ply yarn with a drop spindle. You will also learn a simple two-ply technique, which can be used to create custom yarns out of store-bought fibers. $35 materials fee payable to instructor at first class includes all required supplies
Sundays, February 17-24, 1-3pm (2 sessions) $50 + $35 materials fee (drop spindle & roving)

You can register for this class at Crafty Planet 612.788.1180

Merry Christmas!!

Santa brought me a big pile of O'Wool!

What did he bring you?

A Great 2007 Craft Fair Year

I had a great holiday craft fair season. I will be doing a large shop update tomorrow. So... if you still need a gift for a knitter/crocheter/fiber lover get your order in. I can't guarantee shipping after the 10th of December. But remember if your local (Twin Cities) we can arrange a pick up.

Thank you so so much for those of you who made it out to No Coast or Handmaiden Craftmas, I had a great time!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who came out for No Coast 2007. It was a great weekend of crafts and friends. I look forward to it next year!

-Aisha

4 Days until No Coast Craft-O-Rama!

Here are a few of the yarns I'll have at No Coast Craft-O-Rama! (I'm getting really excited)

Superwash merino handspun in amazing apple green blend


Corridale wool single


This one is a blend of all the little bits I save


The new line of hand-dyed commercially spun yarns


Now I have to get back to spin!

Not To Be Missed

First you're going to want to see this....


Then the following weekend you're not going to want to miss this



I'll be at both, so come by and say hi! i have tons of new stuff for these two shows.

Do I really need another spinning wheel?........YES!

Recently I decided that I NEED another wheel. Now, we all have this happen to us. We decide we NEED something and then get slightly obsessed with getting it. I already have two spinning wheels. But, I keep telling myself this would be the perfect traveling wheel. Oh, the things you tell yourself!

Here is what I NEED



Isn't it the cutest! This is the Hitchhiker. It is very small and can fit as my carry-on for my next trip to anywhere.

Do you have a Hitchhiker or know someone who does? Let me know what you think about it.

Happy Saturday

Sneak Peak!

These are 8 ounce skeins of 100% Merino wool. Dyed with high quality dyes, by me. They're huge skeins, over 500 yards a piece!


Here's a sneak peak of some of my latest handspun.


Hope to see you at No Coast!

No Coast Craft-O-Rama 2007

This years No Coast is going to be the best yet! Make sure to come and stop by my booth, I'll have lots of new stuff.

Today

I just got home from a good dye session, 5 hours, 15 skeins and 10 ounces of roving. Also washed a bit of fleece. Of course I forgot to take pictures. I always remind myself on my way out the door and then promptly forget. I have been getting ready for my next two shows. There is always a goal, a number, of skeins I want to have for any show. This "goal" is always very high and I work my butt off to reach it, and sometimes fall short. Tomorrow I will dye more!

I love spinning and dyeing yarn, that's why I still have a smile on my face after a long afternoon in a hot, steamy kitchen.

My next shows:

Hudson Christmas Tour of Homes and Craft Fair
November 17th
Hudson, Wisconsin

No Coast Craft-o-Rama
November 30 & December 1
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Just because

My Leafy Mitten

Here are a couple of photos. This mitten has been fun to do. I still need to seam the top, knit the thumb and block it. OH and then make it's mate!
Front

Back


The pattern is Arnhhild AH 105.m Leafy Mitten. I knit it using Frog Tree Alpaca, a total of 6 colors. I purchased all of my supplies at The Yarnery.

No Coast 2007 and Norweign Mitts

Yea! No Coast Craft-O-Rama is right around the corner. I will be very busy the next few months getting ready for this 1.5 day sale on November 30 and December 1st. I had a great time last year and am looking forward to it.


My friend Becky from Small Motor Designs and I are taking a Norweign Mitten class at one of our local yarn shops. Here's my cuff.