Interweave Press who publishes a ton of craft resources has put Respect the Spindle, the download, on super sale for $.10 - yes, that is 10 cents. The regular price is $14.99.
The video is with Abby Franquemont and there is a companion book. Here is an excerpt of the description:
In Respect the Spindle: The Video, veteran spinner and spindle aficionado Abby Franquemont shows spinners old and new how to create volumes of incredible yarn with this amazing yet simple tool.
You’ll learn:
• How spinning works and how to spin on a simple stick
• How to make a functional spindle out of almost anything
• How to spin a lot of excellent yarn in an amazingly short time
• How to manage the yarn supply, to ply efficiently, and to finish appropriately
The result? Spinning will become your take-along, anytime, anywhere craft. You won’t want to leave home without it.
Go here to order your copy now. The deadline for this super sale is May 2 at 11:59 pm MST.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
A Confession
I'm a geek. A dork. Some might even say I'm a nerd. How can I classify myself so? Well not only do I knit and spin (in public) I'm gearing up for my third term in the Ravelry group Harry Potter Knit Crochet House Cup (HPKCHP). I'm a Ravenclaw (see, I told you, nerd all the way!).
The general idea is that during each three month long term you will complete at least one of the eight classes offered each month by knitting, crocheting, or spinning something that fits the class prompt. Each project must be completed start to finish in the month that class is offered. Classes such a Herbology, Defence against the Dark Arts (DADA for short) and Care of Magical Creatures are common each term and the "homework" usually follows what you might expect to find if you actually were attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. They stay pretty vague to leave room for interpretation and imaginative explanations for how your projects fit the prompt are encouraged. For example in March the class Muggle Studies was offered and the topic was illness (very interesting to Wizards who don't often get ill). The homework assignment was to craft an item that would prevent, treat or comfort someone who is ill.
You can even earn an O.W.L. by submitting a proposal for and completing a larger project over the full three months of the term. Something like an adult sweater or blanket or maybe a circular shawl.
The general idea is that during each three month long term you will complete at least one of the eight classes offered each month by knitting, crocheting, or spinning something that fits the class prompt. Each project must be completed start to finish in the month that class is offered. Classes such a Herbology, Defence against the Dark Arts (DADA for short) and Care of Magical Creatures are common each term and the "homework" usually follows what you might expect to find if you actually were attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. They stay pretty vague to leave room for interpretation and imaginative explanations for how your projects fit the prompt are encouraged. For example in March the class Muggle Studies was offered and the topic was illness (very interesting to Wizards who don't often get ill). The homework assignment was to craft an item that would prevent, treat or comfort someone who is ill.
You can even earn an O.W.L. by submitting a proposal for and completing a larger project over the full three months of the term. Something like an adult sweater or blanket or maybe a circular shawl.
Despite the total dorkyness I really enjoy it. I get excited to see what new classes will be posted at the beginning of the month, and I really like figuring out how the things in my Que will work with the prompt. It also gives me a great excuse to look for new knitting patterns or spinning projects that I might want to start. It's helped me to become more confident in my knitting as well. I busted out two shawlettes and a shrug in March! I never would have thought that possible six months ago. I'm getting faster and I'm trying harder patterns.
Pattern; 198 yds of Heaven by Christy Verity Yarn; Patons Classic Wool hand dyed with Wiltons food dye.
Pattern; 198 yds of Heaven by Christy Verity Yarn; Patons Classic Wool hand dyed with Wiltons food dye.
I'm so pleased with the results of joining this group that I'm considering joining the Tour de Fleece group this summer to give my spinning a boost!
So What motivates you to improve your craft?
Thursday, April 14, 2011
S.C.A.R.F is heading to the San Diego ArtWalk!
Mission Federal ArtWalk • Little Italy, San Diego
April 30 & May 1, 2011 • 11 AM - 6PM • FREE Admission
S.C.A.R.F is going to be at the San Diego ArtWalk both days! Make sure you look for us hanging out at the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild Booth!
Swing by and learn some weaving! Bring your kids and come "talk" knitting, crochet or spinning with us! We love to speak "fiber"!
April 30 & May 1, 2011 • 11 AM - 6PM • FREE Admission
S.C.A.R.F is going to be at the San Diego ArtWalk both days! Make sure you look for us hanging out at the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild Booth!
Swing by and learn some weaving! Bring your kids and come "talk" knitting, crochet or spinning with us! We love to speak "fiber"!
Friday, April 1, 2011
The Birth of a Fiber Guild
To auspicious beginnings -
A few slightly over the top crafters who are young, hip, and happening have decided to start up a new guild that is inclusive of all types of fiber crafts. Our goal is to keep this guild alive after we are all gone and spread our love of fiber crafts to the young, disenfranchised, and too technologically advanced portions of our society who need to learn how to craft with their own two hands (and maybe some elbows, chins, and feet) and free their creative minds.
Some of our plans will be to demonstrate a variety of crafts at local festivals and local public libraries, and pretty much where we can find some place to set up some equipment to include but not limited to spindles, spinning wheels, looms, knitting needles, crochet hooks, and felting needles. We will also consider knitting machines and sewing machines. We are all fiber crafters after all.
There will be a team of posters to this blog and we will be keeping a calendar of events as time goes on.
It was decided that we would post some items that we each are working on to show our individual craftiness. We also hope to do some fundraising to get our organization off the ground and there is a serious rumor of a 2 day fiber event/market for the spring of 2012.
Welcome and please join us - especially if you have some serious skills to offer. We are looking for some enthusiastic people to be in on the ground stages of what we hope will be a grand adventure.
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