tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64967348412021448532012-02-14T15:08:24.503-08:00MY MIX MIXOnly the Most Unique of Handspun Art YarnMyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-77273844108536030242012-02-13T06:31:00.000-08:002012-02-13T06:31:21.963-08:00Spinners' ShowcaseA number of months ago I introduced a new category in my Etsy Shop called the Spinners' Showcase. I was prompted today to do a little posting about one of the spinners because she just gave me a particularly beautiful yarn to list.
Autumn Flowers by Martie Moreno
Spinners Showcase was created to spotlight a few talented
spinners who happen to be family or friends. I have invited them intoMyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-4038943867402314212012-02-09T06:21:00.000-08:002012-02-09T06:21:25.438-08:00Handspun Felted Yarn
Handspun and then felted. The felting process is time consuming but so
worth it for the effect it produces. It is lumpy, bumpy and full of
texture. It has many uses including embellishment, gift ties, jewelry
making, needle felt it onto projects and of course it can be knit and
crocheted. It also makes a lovely fringe.This is a rustic yarn.Bright colors all mixed up together and spun fromMyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-38999686597656293982012-02-07T10:13:00.000-08:002012-02-07T10:27:51.922-08:00The Anatomy of Inspiration
Jewel Box Series
Jewel Box Series
I'm not sure how much attention I pay to the process of what inspires me to create one of my handspun art yarns. However I do know that without that elusive factor of inspiration I am just working by rote and the result is usually what I consider a dud.
The occasion that got me into this analysis of inspiration was my recent observation of a very MyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-85745445212285377012012-02-05T07:54:00.000-08:002012-02-05T07:54:42.857-08:00Defining Yarn
Novelty Yarn
If you are a long time knitter, crocheter or weaver you can probably skip this post. However I hope you'll hang around just for the heck of it.
I was prompted to give a definition and I guess a little tutorial on the diversity of yarn because I have lately had a number of questions from my Etsy customers about "what is the difference between my Novelty Bundles and my Poquito MyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-53739499569567176402012-01-28T06:55:00.000-08:002012-01-28T06:56:19.728-08:00Floral Painting of a By Gone Era
Needle Felted Painting
If you have been following the last week or so I talked about the give-away in my etsy shop.The prize was yarn of course and Debra from deebs on Etsy was the 1500 sale winner. I did show some of her work previously but today she sent me this photo of one of her new florals using the yarn she won from MyMixMix and it is so beautiful I just had to show it to you.
It MyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-80701618237878748322012-01-22T07:34:00.000-08:002012-01-22T07:34:38.163-08:00Gooney BirdSunday morning is my time for a little self indulgence. In the winter in the cold country that is my home, a hot soak in the bath is first on the list. Then, I like to browse the blogs that are on my reading list. I don't usually have time during a busy week to hit all of them. Recently, while catching up, I landed on one of my favorites I Didn't Real Eyes. If you like an innovative and MyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-90963676070942957272012-01-18T06:19:00.000-08:002012-01-18T06:19:14.945-08:00Winner of the 1500th Sale
One of Deebs pieces
Debra Poth of Deebs was the winner. Take a look at her Etsy Shop. Debra has been creating needle felted art pieces for sometime and obviously has mastered her medium. I love the subtle detail in her work.
CONGRATULATION DEBRA!
Of course I'm hoping to see my Poquito Skein in one of her pieces.
MyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-67373784565066572792012-01-15T07:27:00.000-08:002012-01-16T06:22:48.473-08:00Will You be the Winner?
I am fast approaching 1,500 sales in my etsy shop. So what better way of celebrating than a Give-Away. I am very grateful to my loyal friends who have bought from me and in return I will be offering a gift to the person who hits the 1,500 mark.
Free Gift of one Poquito Skein between 7 and 12 yards in colors of your choice.
I will notify the winner by email.
I am at 1,493 at this moment, soMyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-61660047946722283332012-01-13T07:06:00.000-08:002012-01-13T07:08:36.530-08:00I Am Awed!Notice that I did not use the word "awesome". That word is one of my pet peeves, but that is another story and since this blog is about fiber not linguistics, I'll stick to my subject.
The more I research, talk to artists, surf the web and generally poke around the more awed I am to find fiber and handspun, in particular, being used in so many nonfunctional ways. A major trend at the moment MyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-46577461736490040812012-01-09T06:22:00.000-08:002012-01-09T06:22:13.480-08:00A Colorful Day of Hard WorkYesterday was Sunday and as my mother used to say "there is no rest for the wicked"! Shelley and I spent our day in the dye studio. Shelley is my daughter and owner of Headleygrange a fiber source for exciting hand dyed raw wools.
We often dye together. It's good to have the support as well as each others color input and best of all makes the day go quicker. Dyeing is hardwork but also very MyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-50689023900557575392012-01-07T05:37:00.000-08:002012-01-07T05:37:22.437-08:00Here's the Next One
Another String Saver Yarn
As I mentioned in the last post, I've been busy creating patterns for my String Saver Yarns.
As much as I love spinning these yarns, I love working with them even more. Every stitch is a new adventure....no boring knitting or crochet with these. These yarns are definitely one of a kind and I have to say that each and every stitch is OOAK. I guess you could say I MyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-90554600835386033702012-01-04T09:48:00.000-08:002012-01-04T09:56:51.672-08:00Sneak Preview
FROM THIS
TO THIS
I have been promising a sneak preview of some of my new creations in my Etsy Shop so here we go. I'm calling this a String Saver Change Bag. Here is what the hang tag will look like.....
This
is a change saver bag! Hang it where
you can pay attention to it. Drop in
your loose change (I’ve started it with a few pennies) or just wait for the
money to roll in.MyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-7766300122211480672011-12-28T07:51:00.000-08:002011-12-28T07:56:07.018-08:00Take Care of the EldersThe temperature in Taos this past week has averaged between minus 1 degrees F. and 12 degrees every morning. Too cold for old bones.
Little Girl and Grandson in younger days
My daughter has an old cat named "Little Girl" who actually belongs to my grandson. She was a birthday gift to him when he was about 3 years old. Little Girl is now 14 years old and has survived her twin brother, "BigMyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-88223652991187978972011-12-21T05:51:00.000-08:002011-12-21T06:18:36.856-08:00Turquoise Trail and Silk Road
The title for this skein of handspun is quite a heady one. The Turquoise Trail read about history here and The Silk Road read about history here are thousands of miles apart both geograpically and historically.
I used this title for the obvious reasons, turquoise color and loads of silk fiber. I love this skein of yarn and almost kept it for myself, but decided at the last minute MyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-44680695026832352882011-12-19T13:36:00.000-08:002011-12-19T13:36:46.691-08:00
String Saver Makings
This skein of yarn is made up of all the bits and pieces of fiber (yarn,
locks, fleece, ends of fabric and yes pieces of string) that have
accumulated in my studio. When I spin one of these yarns I realize how
ingrained it is for me not to waste anything. And, there is another
reason that these are my favorite spins because they just show how
something beautiful MyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-81012866308611437752011-12-10T05:20:00.001-08:002011-12-10T05:27:44.471-08:00And Yet Another
In my ongoing quest to find unusual and creative uses for handspun, this came my way!
MyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-75045626722840917192011-12-08T06:24:00.001-08:002011-12-08T06:34:05.860-08:00Is It OK to Be Pretty?
Sometimes I feel a little guilty when I spin a pretty yarn. After all shouldn't I be striving for sophistication, uniqueness and "slick".
Does pretty have a place in our trendy world of shabby, shaggy, boho, noir, goth, etc.etc? Although I love all of these trendy specialties sometimes I just need a little pretty. MyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-38932701803583183622011-12-01T07:02:00.001-08:002011-12-01T07:21:49.809-08:00Back to BasicsI made a quick trip to California for Thanksgiving to visit family and had a tiring but wonderful time. Almost all the women of my family are fiber enthusiasts, including my 95 year old mother. When I am there we all get together almost every day and knit, crochet and spin. This trip was no exception but there was an additional pleasure. We watched a couple of spinning/fiber DVDs.
I have MyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-65637297181850556872011-11-20T05:33:00.001-08:002011-11-20T05:49:48.313-08:00Italian Lesson
I don't speak or read Italian I'm sorry to say. But I recently had an email on my Etsy store from a customer in Italy. Antonietta Alonge has been purchasing my yarns for her jewelry designs. She has a shop in Perugia, Wabi - oggetti imperfetti. I have looked at the photos of the shop on her Facebook Page, very elegant looking take a look here
This is exactly what I have been preaching MyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496734841202144853.post-59639852700103901212011-11-15T11:52:00.001-08:002011-11-15T12:11:54.979-08:00YAK CHAT
Yesterday was my day off.
Taking a day off is a new adventure for me and I must admit it has been
quite a challenge. You see my studio is
in my living space and unless I leave the house, on my day off, I tend to get
sucked into the vortex of the studio.
So, yesterday in an attempt to divert myself I took down,
from a top shelve, some old back issues of Wild Fiber Magazine. I settled inMyMixMixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880043734181694774noreply@blogger.com1