tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63846742024-03-21T04:57:52.098-06:00Wildethyme ArtAll the news that's fit to knit. And then some.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12338454205730052136noreply@blogger.comBlogger661125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6384674.post-62354640763797775882013-05-25T21:30:00.000-06:002013-05-25T21:30:50.535-06:00<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">If you are a fiber person, make a cup of tea, put your feet up and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI3M3wyNzI0NTA2MTk2/color-and-texture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">look. at. THIS!</a> Beautiful, beautiful Treasury including some of my favorite artists in the business. And... us :D </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglines.com/sub/http://www.bloglines.com/blog/Wildethyme/rss">
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It's been a big week around here, what with the yard watering, business growing and requiring new decisions... It's scary and exhilarating and, well. Awesome. I know, I know... that word is overused, but it really has been an inspired week. Amongst other things, we started developing new products. See those? Ombre batts and yarn <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/152177854/handspun-handpainted-art-yarn-gardeners?ref=shop_home_active" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Available here :)</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLRV5mBzlmz1S8_yBW9DJJaCQPgzmAvxDIwbGXAtJyoE280YbNZWNZsqoZAU-bpHzXARsgomcgkUj5Shx1xi4Eb3oBw7Qrbm13w2Bg_hIR0ISRCnSzgiyMtKltE9mSuBMmLpPj/s1600/Ombre+yarn.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLRV5mBzlmz1S8_yBW9DJJaCQPgzmAvxDIwbGXAtJyoE280YbNZWNZsqoZAU-bpHzXARsgomcgkUj5Shx1xi4Eb3oBw7Qrbm13w2Bg_hIR0ISRCnSzgiyMtKltE9mSuBMmLpPj/s400/Ombre+yarn.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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There is another one finished in a white to blue gradient- spun boucle style (from the above batt).<br />
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What.... else? Oh! We have begun offering what we think is one of the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129040607/one-pound-mini-skeins-sock-yarn?ref=shop_home_feat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">best mini skein buys</a> on the market! They are 100% washable, approximately 75% commercial yarns and 25% hand painted, by yours truly. We have had great reviews thus far and are thrilled to find offer them. Plus it gives me a great excuse to troll ebay looking for yarn, something I find rather mindless and soothing whether we buy or not. Even with our commercial accounts, it's not always easy making available a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129040607/one-pound-mini-skeins-sock-yarn?ref=shop_home_feat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wide variety of minis for the pound bag,</a> but it is always fun :)<br />
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We have pretty much moved away from keeping regular studio/store hours for all kinds of reasons, but the biggest is that we're so much more productive this way. That said, I am thinking hard about a once a month class. Maybe. Some day. *scratches head*<br />
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Saturday, December 10 from 2:00pm until 4:30pm<br />
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I should mention that we have a new gallery cat (Kitten!!!) in case that is an issue for you. She's very funny and friendly and seems to add a great deal to people's enjoyment of the gallery--but we know that is not the case for everyone.<br />
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BTW... Hannah Giere volunteered to cook for us and we thank her profusely!! <br />
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In brief, so I can get back to the holiday rush... :D<br />
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*** For those of you who were waiting, your needle felting pen tools are in! I only have the ones you asked me to hold for you and two more left, they sell so fast! And, yes I have already ordered more :D<br />
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*** By request, we now have seam clips, point protectors, magnetic bag clasps, stitch holders, counters and yarn sleeves. <br />
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*** I'm still looking around for the best deal on sock blockers.<br />
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*** Next week, we're getting in a large, new assortment of dyed Corriedale and Merino fibers for felting and spinning. I can't keep up with the demand as late(yay!), so I ordered from Louet. We have bumps of New Zealand wool in stock. It's very soft for spinning yet, because it is so inexpensive, it also makes a great core wool for felting.<br />
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*** Next week, we're getting in about 300 hundred cookie cutters. Yep. I said three hundred! We'll keep adding to our selection if you like them. They are great for cooking (obvious, yes?), mineral and polymer clay, and ... you knew it was coming... needle felting! <br />
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Phew! I better get back to the studio. Santa has us hopping these days :D<br />
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Part One...<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/32252558">Phat Fiber Box Nov 2011 Part 1</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user5506106">Phat Fiber</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Part Two...<br />
<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32254468?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/32254468">Phat Fiber Box Nov 2011 Part 2</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user5506106">Phat Fiber</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
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Part Three...<br />
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<a href="http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2011/02/02/mine_mine_all_mine.html" target="_blank">"Mine, Mine all Mine! </a><br />
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STITCH & BITCH <br />
It’s time to launch our official “Stitch & Bitch” for the winter months! Our first one will be this Saturday, November 5 from 2-5pm. Several of you have asked for it, so be it--We're looking forward to having everyone! Bring any project that you want to work on, be it knitting, spinning, crochet, sewing and spend the afternoon in good company. Who knows what you’ll learn! The first one just happens to be on my birthday, November 5, so we will have coffee, tea, sparkling cider, wine and… cake of some kind! I do so love cake :D Mom taught me to be generous, so to celebrate, I'll host some kind of drawing/give away for people that attend.<br />
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CROCHET CLASS<br />
November 12, from 2-5. LeeAnn Cisneros of Alamosa and Heaven Scents will host a crochet class for those of you that want to learn. Personally, I find it very handy and creative to be able to do both, so I expect to see some you hard-core knitters along for the ride! There is no charge for the class itself, just the cost of your supplies-and we’ll give you 10% off of those that day. <br />
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PHAT FIBER<br />
What else… We’ve begun participating in the Phat Fiber Sampler box again. This month’s theme is “Wine Country”. Our colorway is inspired by the foods that are classic accompaniments to good wine and Clara Peters’ “"Breakfast Still-life with Bread, Cheese and Cherries", 17th century. Many of you know that I teach Women’s Art History and I have long loved this painting, so it seemed like the natural choice. If you’re unfamiliar with the Phat Fiber Sampler program, check it out here: www.phatfiber.com/index.htm . There is much to get excited about there!<br />
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New stuffs... <br />
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--dichroic buttons for your projects<br />
--Christmas ornaments and lots of them.<br />
--a shipment of Brown Sheep yarn<br />
--fibers, fibers, and more fibers!<br />
--new angelina colors<br />
--hand dyed silk bells by Wonderland Fibers<br />
--books!<br />
--windchimes<br />
--needlefelting tools<br />
--knitting, crochet notions-including magnet closure for bags<br />
--handmade bags by Vickie Marquez <br />
--hand dyed cashmere sock, DK and worsted yarns<br />
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That’s good for today, yes? Keep in touch. We miss you when you’re gone. <br />
Steph and Laura<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglines.com/sub/http://www.bloglines.com/blog/Wildethyme/rss">
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I just finished spinning up my sample from<br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5223921">Silver Sun Alpacas</a><br />(pictured below)<br />with some crazy pink lame'-yes... lame'.<br />I must... have more.<br />Photos forthcoming.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilhJUBBWTxYIv4_lbeHCxUloqiqri5GjWOxzuQVYxkwQBuK3738q_JH86SUnnPtUCyXy4RoHFQSEVbBgfqMVfLn38ygIU4oSb3rGKFrPGwSqbafAoLPwsG59YWpXdDjbL99YeO/s1600-h/100_2763.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilhJUBBWTxYIv4_lbeHCxUloqiqri5GjWOxzuQVYxkwQBuK3738q_JH86SUnnPtUCyXy4RoHFQSEVbBgfqMVfLn38ygIU4oSb3rGKFrPGwSqbafAoLPwsG59YWpXdDjbL99YeO/s320/100_2763.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309908855784375346" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLf_oiOEI_6qiSFmGb494DDBS4Ny4U5OVR8kCR4Oj2av3y9gMjno2MIAjIArmtQ5FW1_Io5PCPSPaFqduVnHo0ok5k5cHZLBr2qSL_yCfzrbIL4ioKMGbQF60ExolPT3QLCxsv/s1600-h/100_2761.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 251px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLf_oiOEI_6qiSFmGb494DDBS4Ny4U5OVR8kCR4Oj2av3y9gMjno2MIAjIArmtQ5FW1_Io5PCPSPaFqduVnHo0ok5k5cHZLBr2qSL_yCfzrbIL4ioKMGbQF60ExolPT3QLCxsv/s320/100_2761.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309908068255655922" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtmRTPcuHOczJQF8ytE9412NPuesP2r9_dHJwveU3ZfM8uGipZeYDzz1C-QyC77tkM4SCojG2Rla6cgRAbIStiARKVqYvmkz2IgcoZj9lYANVojXjz1O_CWgt13wWzi0xRNh5v/s1600-h/100_2768.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtmRTPcuHOczJQF8ytE9412NPuesP2r9_dHJwveU3ZfM8uGipZeYDzz1C-QyC77tkM4SCojG2Rla6cgRAbIStiARKVqYvmkz2IgcoZj9lYANVojXjz1O_CWgt13wWzi0xRNh5v/s320/100_2768.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309910446461336338" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtZtzJAGAS1t3qVxtbyni5r1SmBy3pWPPfueP-JsCE7m7e4EZIdq8CH-vGGCnWmhBa7rTVortKslNLqOMuRAWOGfyH7Xjg7IWE0W7UpeKHbT5sPf_9cS1K2i5Rb1CodhJG7dmK/s1600-h/100_2758.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtZtzJAGAS1t3qVxtbyni5r1SmBy3pWPPfueP-JsCE7m7e4EZIdq8CH-vGGCnWmhBa7rTVortKslNLqOMuRAWOGfyH7Xjg7IWE0W7UpeKHbT5sPf_9cS1K2i5Rb1CodhJG7dmK/s320/100_2758.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309907636313778130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthL8BI2qLhl_B8KZ0Tc_ei8Z7vaFoGwChvjgZBFVy3vVnbsNMysEoXp3CUk8_wDHVRWFS_4SSHQ7JZEw6vfKDhh8tXpz_ea7VENWOIjJspOFLv0az6_bUOf7PlItg9F_pQCX3/s1600-h/100_2754.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthL8BI2qLhl_B8KZ0Tc_ei8Z7vaFoGwChvjgZBFVy3vVnbsNMysEoXp3CUk8_wDHVRWFS_4SSHQ7JZEw6vfKDhh8tXpz_ea7VENWOIjJspOFLv0az6_bUOf7PlItg9F_pQCX3/s320/100_2754.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309907274715680658" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxCW6vFMb-tEXpj3J2RY1CqJ2VX8Ynj3ZA_ktwx1UdZHm5ANwO-_PLDiIhS81UCf8wmJWuU0lmUudKX-cFy8Vtxd9COD_kWx4GPiP3UIH5NF29AycaNm6ZDGQs4x7-gUCL7hB/s1600-h/100_2753.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxCW6vFMb-tEXpj3J2RY1CqJ2VX8Ynj3ZA_ktwx1UdZHm5ANwO-_PLDiIhS81UCf8wmJWuU0lmUudKX-cFy8Vtxd9COD_kWx4GPiP3UIH5NF29AycaNm6ZDGQs4x7-gUCL7hB/s320/100_2753.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309906675056701650" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglines.com/sub/http://www.bloglines.com/blog/Wildethyme/rss">
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Here's the latest FB meme :)<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Tres Cosas</span><br />
Share<br />
You know what to do....List three things to each question. Read on . . . . 3's About Me<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three Names I go by</span><br />
1. Murph (Dan and Frank called me this first. I've always loved it.)<br />
2. Lowa (Di pegged me Lowa)<br />
3. LoLo (My nephew, Kyle, gave me this one)<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three Jobs I've had</span><br />
1. Hairdresser<br />
2. Chemical Dependency Tech/counselor<br />
3. Teacher<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three Places I have lived</span><br />
1. San Diego, CA<br />
2. Champagne, IL<br />
3. Denver, CO<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three cars I've had</span><br />
1. '72 Ford LTD (Remember this, Curtis?)<br />
2. '88 Yugo<br />
3. '94 Honda Del Sol (My present car--LOVE this car. 48MPG, bebbe!)<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three TV Shows that I watch</span><br />
1. Dexter<br />
2. House<br />
3. The Rachel Maddow Show<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three places I have been</span><br />
1. Piedras Negras, Mexico<br />
2. Graceland (that was odd)<br />
3. Destin, FL (That was a great week. I learned to sail!)<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three places I want to go</span><br />
1. Ethiopia<br />
2. Findhorn, Scotland<br />
3. Egypt<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">People that e-mail me regularly</span><br />
1. Di<br />
2. Bob<br />
3. Students<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three of my favorite foods</span><br />
1. Ethiopian<br />
2. Indian<br />
3. Mexican<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three things I can cook</span><br />
1. Chocolate Mocha Cake<br />
2. Vegetarian Stroganoff<br />
3. Stuff I throw together, usually involving copious amounts of vegetables<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three favorite cocktails</span><br />
1. I have been sober for over 22 years :)<br />
2. n/a<br />
3. n/a<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three favorite movies</span><br />
1. <span style="font-style: italic;">Brazil</span><br />
2. <span style="font-style: italic;">Kinky Boots</span><br />
3.<span style="font-style: italic;"></span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Mama Mia</span> ( I was charmed all over again by Meryl Streep )<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three favorite colors</span><br />
1. Dioxizine Purple<br />
2. Yellow Ochre<br />
3. Olive<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three Favorite musical performers/CD's</span><br />
1. Ella Fitzgerald sings Cole Porter<br />
2. Crash Test Dummies, God Shuffled His Feet<br />
3. Annie Lennox, any, all...<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three favorite songs (at the moment)</span><br />
1. <span style="font-style: italic;">Whatever Lola Wants </span><br />
2. <span style="font-style: italic;">Take a Chance on Me</span><br />
3. <span style="font-style: italic;">Cry Me a River</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Things I am looking forward to</span><br />
1. Gardening. (I am sick to death of the cold this year)<br />
2. Opening my next business<br />
3. <a href="http://slvfest.com/">SLV Folk Arts and Fiber Festival</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglines.com/sub/http://www.bloglines.com/blog/Wildethyme/rss">
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