#fiberarts

Of the eight breeds in the fiber samplers I got, the Swaledale was the worst for kemp. These are the thick, white fibers in this photo, often with sharp kinks. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. This is what Fleece and Fiber has to suggest for what to do with yarn from this breed: "Make yourself a hair shirt, or something more appropriate, like a bag or lined jacket or rug. Some people may be able to handle Swaledale in a hat, but don't plan on it for a sweater." 🤣 #HandSpinning #FiberArts

#TourDeFleece Stage 16 Gave the Tibetan Mastiff/merino blends a wash in doggy shampoo. Forgot to give them a thwack! I usually don't with fur, but wonder if it might be good to do with the blends. Tonight's heritage blend: 50g of Manx Loaghtan top, a breed from the Isle of Man that almost went extinct. According to Fleece & Fiber, originally, brown was a rare color, but was selected for during its recovery and is the predominant color now. It's mostly a meat breed, but has a soft fleece (which I can confirm! It was light and soft!), "a relatively soft fiber with an exceptional amount of bounce, a quality that can be maximized through woolen-style preparation and spinning." I enjoyed spinning it woolen long-draw style. My camera doesn't quite capture the sandy/mousy brown correctly. I can see why F&F concludes, "Unusual color and softness. Should be better known than it is, because of its resilience and all-around appealing character." #TourDeFleece2026 #HandSpinning #FiberArts

RE: https://tech.lgbt/@Natasha_Jay/117382397216266564 that’s why #NASA hired teams of #embroidery #knitting #beading #fiberArts experts who all so happened to be not just women but mostly Native American, African American and Latinas. they were nicknamed the Little Old Ladies and without them there would be no Apollo program. they won't even teach you in school that the LOLs were preceded by women who ―if they wanted a chance to enter college, a privilege only for men― they did so by being computers (mathematicians) for “real” scientists. 🧵…

I've woven in the ends. Not done just yet, but almost. #crochet #FiberArts #HalloweenMask Pattern by Twisted Hatter

Starting over, but this time more gently. 🌿 (left fb and ig) I want this to be a quiet little space where I can simply be myself. Share little things, enjoy my hobbies, talk about my pets, create, and wander around the internet without feeling like I have to perform. Here's to a new beginning. 🥂 #Introduction #IAmNewHere #CrochetOfMastodon #FiberArts #MastoArt #AdultColoring #CozyGaming #CozyGames #CatsOfMastodon #DogsOfMastodon #cozyvibes

Today's #FinishOrFrogAlong Q&A: What work in progress are you most excited about right now? Tell us about it. If you only have one WIP tell us about that one! If you have more than one - why is this one the most compelling right now? What makes it interesting or exciting for you? #Handspinning #knitting #crochet #weaving #quilting #sewing #embroidery #CrossStitch #FiberArts #FibreArts #crafting #TextileArts #FoFAQandA

A Mayan woman selling her #textiles and demonstrating #weaving in Placencia, #Belize from our trip there in 2023. #FiberArts #Crafts #Indigenous #IndigenoudArt

From seed to yarn. What a special process. It’s easy to take for granted the amount of processing and labor required for even the most basic item you casually use in the course of your day. Consider toilet paper, for example 😂 I finished plying some yarn last night which is the end of my process—except now I’m considering using the yarn for #weaving. I’m not sure why it hadn’t occurred to me before because I collect woven textiles and love the craft. #FiberArts #Fibers #HandSpinning #Spinning

Today's #FinishOrFrogAlong Q&A: Tell us about one of your favorite finished objects of all time. What is it? Why is it your favorite project? Who was it for? Do you have any pics you can share? #Handspinning #knitting #crochet #weaving #quilting #sewing #embroidery #CrossStitch #fiberarts #Fibrearts #TextileArts #FoFAQandA

One of my favorite finished objects is this penguin toy from Susan B Anderson. He turns inside out from an egg to a penguin and is so fun! I made him as a gift for @Pufferfish@wandering.shop many years ago. I don’t really know why I haven’t made more but it’s probably due to focusing on more practical, wearable things now instead of toys. Might have to make more of these topsy-turvy inside-out toys. #knitting #toys #handmade #fiberArts #FibreArts #FinishOrFrogAlong #FoFAQandA

Update: @talldarknweirdo@mastodon.social pointed me to https://www.theedkins.co.uk/jo/lace/eqfinish.htm - which is exactly what I was seeking. Hooray! Now I just have to actually *do* the thing... 😁 ~ ~ ~ So I have unearthed a real challenge, and I'm hoping for help from the #fiberarts crowd... I started this #bobbinlace project in college, 30 years ago. It's been sitting in a dusty corner of my home office ever since - mostly because I don't know how to finish it! Can anyone point me at a resource that would enable me to terminate this? If nothing else, it'll make a decent bookmark! #FinishOrFrogAlong@crafters@fedigroups.social

@weaving@fedigroups.social @fiberarts@fedigroups.social De-stash project I’ve been trying to use old yarn in every project this year, but the warp on this is all 17+ years old. The rose, pale pink and white are originally from a baby blanket whose owner is now a senior in high school. The red is from several baby blankets. Those kids are all mid 20s. The brown I got used in 1997, so who knows how old that is. This is a run of waffle weave towels. #weaving #FiberArts #textiles #yarn #craft #destash

A long road to go... #bobbinlace #TomOfFlanders #LaceArt #fiberarts

Hi fiber people! My mom saw a cool idea on a fiber arts newsletter and would like to pursue it with a friend, but the only place the newsletter linked to was Instagram, and my mom won't use Instagram. So I'm asking here on her behalf: does anyone have any links where she could see examples/stories of people making Little Free Fiber Libraries? (Like Little Free Libraries, but for fiber arts.) Links/personal experience/boosts appreciated! #AskFedi #knitting #FiberArts #Library

Hi All! FinishOrFrogAlong is coming in September - open to all crafters. We always have lots of people into #knitting #crochet #handspinning #textilearts #fiberarts #crafting #quilting #embroidery #sewing #crossStitch - anyone else who wants to join would be great too! Really hoping to connect with returning crafters and new peeps (what do we call new Masto-peeps?) Follow #FinishOrFrogAlong and join us in September!

I hate searching the web for e.g. "crochet magic circle" and getting thousands of ad-riddled influencer-esque blog articles that don't even get to the point until you're at the bottom of the page... The fiber arts scene is just as ridiculous as the recipe blog scene. I'm sorry if you feel that you have to monetize every little thing you do, but the market is flooded and your users/readers probably hate everything about your site. #crochet #fiberarts #knitting

For fiber artists, a list of signs that a set of instructions is probably llm-slop. The article is by a crochet designer, but the signs are relevant beyond crochet. #knitting #crochet #FiberArts no advice please

@weaving@fedigroups.social @fiberarts@fedigroups.social Fresh off the loom: doublewidth throws in integrated plain weave. Still have to fringe, wet finish and brush. Since they are so big, I think I will step on them in the tub to full them. This is a destash project—which, of course, means I had to buy more yarn to actually do it. 😂 Those stripes are gifted yarns I have had for a couple of decades! If you don’t see me for a while, I’ll be fringing! 😅 #weaving #FiberArts #Yarn #Wool #craft #handmade

RE: https://sunny.garden/@Paws2Spindle/116961470705350878 Question for fiber folks about moths: Last night, I forgot I had these skeins out drying until after dark. When I went to bring them in, a moth flew up from one of the skeins. These are a blend of wool and dog fur. Should I be worried that the moth might have laid eggs in the yarn? Should I throw them in the freezer or do something more drastic? I'm keeping them well separate from the rest of my stash for now. #Yarn #FiberArts #HandSpinning

Tour de fleece part 3 3 braids of Bluefaced Leicester, I'm spinning it a bit thicker than usual and then chain ply to keep the color sequences. At least that's the plan. @fiberarts@fedigroups.social @handspinning@fedigroups.social #tourDeFleece2026 #handspinning #fiberarts