I am so excited-
They sell MW designs not available on the MW site, so go and SHOP!
Dream Weaver also sells the most exciting kits, yarns and accessories......... sigh.
Plus Ann and Natalie are the nicest people to deal with.
Monday, March 31, 2008
MW now available on DreamWeaver!
They sell MW designs not available on the MW site, so go and SHOP!
Dream Weaver also sells the most exciting kits, yarns and accessories......... sigh.
Plus Ann and Natalie are the nicest people to deal with.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Why Angela Rarely Spins Anymore~
When I moved 3,000 miles away from Angela, we made a painful decision to split up our partnership (NOT our friendship) and I brought MW with me to WA.
This decision was not just about yarns and business, this was because she is committed to something WAY more important.
Angela's boy Jay is autistic and she works so hard to provide him with the best therapy and education she can, which is a LOT of work!
On top of that, she is the President of Autism York, LINK and does their website.
Here is a radio interview she did about Autism, listen and learn! It's really good.
Follow Angela's knitting and daily craziness at her blog.
I am in awe of her.
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This decision was not just about yarns and business, this was because she is committed to something WAY more important.
Angela's boy Jay is autistic and she works so hard to provide him with the best therapy and education she can, which is a LOT of work!
On top of that, she is the President of Autism York, LINK and does their website.
Here is a radio interview she did about Autism, listen and learn! It's really good.
Follow Angela's knitting and daily craziness at her blog.
I am in awe of her.
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Jump Sheep!
Material Whirled is proud to feature yarns by Therese of Jump Sheep!
Therese is the founder of Charkhas for Africa (now on MW!) and her yarns sing with energy!
Welcome Therese!
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Friday, March 28, 2008
Art Fest Prep~
I got my Moos in the mail and they are SO adorable!
I am using them for my 'trades' for Art Fest, not sure if they qualify for a 'trade' as most seem to be making atcs, but my yarn is my art and it is all I have time to produce before leaving. I tied a yard of handspun to each card:
Here is the pile all completed and ready to be packed:
Jackie and Sheryl came over yesterday and we worked on Art Fest prep.
I set up the a practice table for vendor night, so I can plan out my space. Here is a sneak peek at part of the table:
I still need to get my knit items tagged and my class materials prepped and packed.
I am so stoked to work in some different mediums! I have not done any painting/collage work for a long time.
Classes I am taking:
Dwell: Coffee table book with Traci Bautista (2 day class)
Funky Wallpaper people with Anahata Katkin
WOOHOO-- getting that butterfly-in the-stomach excitement! (skippty-skip!)
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I am using them for my 'trades' for Art Fest, not sure if they qualify for a 'trade' as most seem to be making atcs, but my yarn is my art and it is all I have time to produce before leaving. I tied a yard of handspun to each card:
Here is the pile all completed and ready to be packed:
Jackie and Sheryl came over yesterday and we worked on Art Fest prep.I set up the a practice table for vendor night, so I can plan out my space. Here is a sneak peek at part of the table:
I still need to get my knit items tagged and my class materials prepped and packed.I am so stoked to work in some different mediums! I have not done any painting/collage work for a long time.
Classes I am taking:
Dwell: Coffee table book with Traci Bautista (2 day class)
Funky Wallpaper people with Anahata Katkin
WOOHOO-- getting that butterfly-in the-stomach excitement! (skippty-skip!)
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Portland Easter Nano~
It's been longer than I planned since I last blogged, so this one will be looonggg.
Portland girl's day!
Last Sat. Jackie and I took a trip to Portland to hit Utrecht for ArtFest supplies.
I took this shot. Jackie is a blog fiend, so she was shooting pics of EVERYTHING.
Here we are, Jackie is wearing her MW hat (new pattern coming eventually).
Easter!
Next day was Easter, which was a new expereince for us here in WA, 3,000 miles from family. We had planned a whale watching trip, but it was 40 degrees and raining at the shore so we hit Powell's bookstore in downtown Portland instead. Here is a pic of the girl's baskets. The white rectangles are canvas' I bought for them to make art for their bedroom.
We had the brightest rainbow I have ever seen yesterday. It made me cry. I know-- dork, but it was so amazing.
Remember I killed my camera? I fell down the stairs with it. They couldn't fix it! sigh. Good thing it was under warranty. They sent me a gift card and I got THIS (I already replaced the camera long ago).
It's really for Paul since he is in the car about 8 hours a day, but I can pretend it's mine too.....
I LOVE IT! MY NANO-- MINE!
I have been prepping for ArtFest, but will spare you those pics for next post.
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Portland girl's day!
Last Sat. Jackie and I took a trip to Portland to hit Utrecht for ArtFest supplies.
I took this shot. Jackie is a blog fiend, so she was shooting pics of EVERYTHING.
Here we are, Jackie is wearing her MW hat (new pattern coming eventually).
Easter!Next day was Easter, which was a new expereince for us here in WA, 3,000 miles from family. We had planned a whale watching trip, but it was 40 degrees and raining at the shore so we hit Powell's bookstore in downtown Portland instead. Here is a pic of the girl's baskets. The white rectangles are canvas' I bought for them to make art for their bedroom.
We had the brightest rainbow I have ever seen yesterday. It made me cry. I know-- dork, but it was so amazing.
Remember I killed my camera? I fell down the stairs with it. They couldn't fix it! sigh. Good thing it was under warranty. They sent me a gift card and I got THIS (I already replaced the camera long ago).
It's really for Paul since he is in the car about 8 hours a day, but I can pretend it's mine too.....I LOVE IT! MY NANO-- MINE!
I have been prepping for ArtFest, but will spare you those pics for next post.
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Sunday, March 23, 2008
Charkhas for Africa back on MW!
Charkhas for Africa is coming back to Material Whirled!
The yarns arrived from dear Therese yesterday.
I will be putting them up in the next few days on their own special shop page.
Stay tuned-- there are delicious yarns from France also!
Read about the latest Africa news on Therese's blog...
Jump Sheep~
I will be putting them up in the next few days on their own special shop page.
Stay tuned-- there are delicious yarns from France also!
Read about the latest Africa news on Therese's blog...
Jump Sheep~
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Snow what?
Yesterday we took a road trip through the cascade mountains so the kids (and Paul) could play in the snow.
We're talking some serious snow.
Here I am standing next to the plowed snow-- this is not a pile from the plow, this is how deep the snow was.
Here is a view of the mountain on the ride home. Breathtaking.
I found a cool telephoto setting on my camera. hee (more pics here)
Me? Personally I think the snow is pretty pretty pretty but do not like to be IN it.
It's cold. and wet. nuff said.
I sat in the car and knit in the silence and looked out at the pretty white stuff.
It was divine. Very zen.
I am working on an art piece for the gallery at Art Fest.
Oh--I never mentioned that I am attending Art Fest in Seattle in a week and a half.
I am BEYOND excited and have been taking some time from the wheel to prepare and to create a knit art piece for the Art Fest gallery. ( I will post pics when it is complete).
I am also fortunate to have scored a coveted spot at vendor night. I am selling yarns and treasures, I will be sure to take pics.
If you are going to Art Fest give me a holler so we can find one another>>??
Off to prepare for Easter tomorrow-- since we are 3,000 miles from family we are planning to take another road trip--this time to the ocean. I hear the whales are migrating and it is the official start of whale watching week on the coast. I will pee myself if I see one.
Plus this gives me plenty of riding time to KNIT. hee.
Today Jackie and I drove to Portland to play in the Pearl District and I scored some interesting items for Art Fest, as well as for some new yarn designs and some project ideas I have been stewing on. However, I will make that another post as I a TIRED and this one is getting a bit windy. >:)
To those who celebrate, Happy Easter!
To those who do not, Happy Spring!
More yarn after the holiday-- plus new yarns from an additional talented spinner!
We're talking some serious snow.
Here I am standing next to the plowed snow-- this is not a pile from the plow, this is how deep the snow was.
Here is a view of the mountain on the ride home. Breathtaking.
I found a cool telephoto setting on my camera. hee (more pics here)
Me? Personally I think the snow is pretty pretty pretty but do not like to be IN it.
It's cold. and wet. nuff said.
I sat in the car and knit in the silence and looked out at the pretty white stuff.
It was divine. Very zen.
I am working on an art piece for the gallery at Art Fest.
Oh--I never mentioned that I am attending Art Fest in Seattle in a week and a half.
I am BEYOND excited and have been taking some time from the wheel to prepare and to create a knit art piece for the Art Fest gallery. ( I will post pics when it is complete).
I am also fortunate to have scored a coveted spot at vendor night. I am selling yarns and treasures, I will be sure to take pics.
If you are going to Art Fest give me a holler so we can find one another>>??
Off to prepare for Easter tomorrow-- since we are 3,000 miles from family we are planning to take another road trip--this time to the ocean. I hear the whales are migrating and it is the official start of whale watching week on the coast. I will pee myself if I see one.
Plus this gives me plenty of riding time to KNIT. hee.
Today Jackie and I drove to Portland to play in the Pearl District and I scored some interesting items for Art Fest, as well as for some new yarn designs and some project ideas I have been stewing on. However, I will make that another post as I a TIRED and this one is getting a bit windy. >:)
To those who celebrate, Happy Easter!
To those who do not, Happy Spring!
More yarn after the holiday-- plus new yarns from an additional talented spinner!
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