Category Archives: fiber arts

Observations on the arts of knitting, weaving, spinning yarn, and others.

Fiber Circuiting

Posted on April 18, 2014 by vairarenbeth

Hello, hello, hello.  The past few weeks have felt like a work out circuit more so than working on any given project.  A little of this, a little more of that, working on a lot of things and not really … Continue reading →

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Fiber Frenzy

Posted on March 21, 2014 by vairarenbeth

It’s been a busy day.  Signed up for a dye class at Tempe Yarn and Fiber.  The great part was a that there were only five students, so we pretty much ran the roost and had a blast playing with … Continue reading →

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Beating Out the Tangle

Posted on October 28, 2013 by vairarenbeth

At last – off the loom.  A frustrating project, but a lot of learning involved.  One big thing I learned about my new loom is that I have to discover a way to minimize loom waste. The first step on … Continue reading →

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Loving My New Loom!!!!!!

Posted on August 12, 2013 by vairarenbeth

Fiber people who know me have heard me talking about getting a new loom for AGES upon AGES.  During this time I have moved three times and across two states, and my old loom came with me.  2013 changed all … Continue reading →

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Ground Cover Project – Completed!

Posted on July 6, 2013 by vairarenbeth

Ready to go!  Here is the completed blanket, with a knitted carry-all that I made from the weaving thrums and extra yarn.  Still have some yarn left over, but the fringe effect sure helped use up a bunch of it. … Continue reading →

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How Can I Miss You if You Don’t Go Away?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by vairarenbeth

I love this quote, and laughed my head off when I first heard it, although I don’t know who came up with it.  That makes it all the more fun.  My younger sister was breathlessly laughing as she quoted this … Continue reading →

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Standing in the Shadows or High Noon Weaving

Posted on April 5, 2013 by vairarenbeth

One of the reasons I bought my “traveling loom” was to take workshops in the area.  The criteria was that it would fit in my Mini.  With the seats down, and the front seats all the way up, it wedges … Continue reading →

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Driving to the Moon

Posted on March 29, 2013 by vairarenbeth

On mornings when I turn on Jomax driving toward Cave Creek, the moon is sometimes hanging in the early light sky – a straight line target smack in front of me.  It makes me feel like I can drive to … Continue reading →

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Weave-In January 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by vairarenbeth

There is nothing more wonderful than being able to weave in an environment where there are like-minded people who share your passion and are open to exchange ideas and help.  It takes me back to the thousands of hours I … Continue reading →

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Weave-in November 2012

Posted on November 16, 2012 by vairarenbeth

Purposeful anticipation was in the air as five weavers converged at the Sincuidados Community Center in Scottsdale on November 12th and 13th. The joy of weaving, removed from distractions, yet with ready access to the collective knowledge of other weavers at-the-ready, … Continue reading →

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