Tag Archives: fiber

Sheep and Wool, Part 2

Posted on May 13, 2011 by HappyGoth

In which we actually go to the Sheep and Wool festival. We got up all bright and early and, eschewing a wholesome breakfast in favor of delicious bagels (vacation is carte blanche for that). The first year we went, it … Continue reading →

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Epic post is epic.

Posted on May 12, 2011 by HappyGoth

Which is why you get it in installments! Lo, here is day one of the yearly fiber adventure! In which we misestimate how long it takes to get from Atlanta to Maryland, and have some lady-type adventures on the way. … Continue reading →

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Wait, this is a craft blog.

Posted on October 26, 2010 by HappyGoth

Right? Aha. Yeah. So I really have been doing things. In fact, lots. (Which is why I haven’t been blogging). Thing one: This is really what’s been taking up my time. I’m having company soon, and my house needs cleaning, … Continue reading →

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Stuff done: Spinning

Posted on May 17, 2010 by HappyGoth

I have been a bad blogger lately, but I’ve been a great spinner. Following on the heels of my incredible sock success (the 4-day Monkeys), I decided to get busy spinning yarn. First, I finished off that logwood-dyed wool I … Continue reading →

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Fiber Friday, Noro edition

Posted on January 29, 2010 by HappyGoth

Some de-stash that will probably be used as a gift for somebody. Not my colors, but fun to knit with. Today’s fiber Friday is a bit of a mix. On one hand, the fiber is lovely-looking. On the other hand, … Continue reading →

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Moar chain-stitch

Posted on October 9, 2009 by HappyGoth

Plus pizza. The fiber of today’s friday is not the yarn kind, but instead my current obsession, which is chain-stitch embroidery. (I went looking for examples of this sort of thing, and wanted CC-licensed stuff, and lo and behold this … Continue reading →

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So.

Posted on October 9, 2009 by HappyGoth

I forgot this lovely little webcomic gem yesterday, and so I’m correcting that today: Wondermark This comic is so completely brilliant, I can’t even explain it. You’ll have to go look and see for yourself (today’s contemplates the logic of … Continue reading →

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Not much.

Posted on July 31, 2009 by HappyGoth

Which is what I got done last night. So. I came home Wednesday and the husband said, “Your computer won’t turn on.” Well, crap. I tried it and lo and behold, he was right (not that I doubted him at … Continue reading →

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More fiber? No, thanks.

Posted on July 28, 2009 by HappyGoth

I have accomplished much by spinning, plying, and washing my first handspun. It is lovely. However, this bit of accomplishment is dwarfed by the sheer amount of roving I have left over (which compared to some is not a lot, … Continue reading →

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Real fiber news!

Posted on July 27, 2009 by HappyGoth

So. I did much fiber stuff this weekend, although I had planned to do more. Yesterday was blissfully unproductive. I sort of sat around all day in my pajamas, and got nothing real accomplished. But Saturday? Saturday was quite productive. … Continue reading →

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