Power of Color

I love color!  And over the past few years, my studies of color has expanded.

Did you know there are cultural differences to meaning of color?

What if you wear Red one day and blue the next?

Are you angry with the red or just showing your power factor.

Blue--are you mellow or just showing your inner security or confidence?

Color surrounds us.  Some colors pop meanings into our daily lives without 

even knowing how the color affects you.

I'm an Orange person-- the color orange radiates warmth and happiness, combining the physical energy and stimulation of red with the cheerfulness of yellow.

Orange relates to 'gut reaction' or our gut instincts, as opposed to the physical reaction of red or the mental reaction of yellow.

Orange offers emotional strength in difficult times. It helps us to bounce back from disappointments and despair, assisting in recovery from grief.

The color psychology of orange is optimistic and uplifting, rejuvenating our spirit. In fact orange is so optimistic and uplifting that we should all find ways to use it in our everyday life, even if it is just an orange colored pen that we use.

Orange brings spontaneity and a positive outlook on life and is a great color to use during tough economic times, keeping us motivated and helping us to look on the bright side of life.

What color are you?

Power of Color

Check out the website--you'll be surprised how color affect your life!

"Neighbors": Quilt And Other Art Forms

We were recently in Central Texas, Kerrville to be exact--when in town we like to stop in the Cultural Arts Center.  They always host interesting and informative exhibits.

This exhibit was "Neighbors", Quilts and other art forms:

Interesting progression of small quilts inspired by photographs

The quilter took their photo of historical house in their neighbor

and did their interpretation of that house in fabric

I loved this creative outlet to feature the city's historic element.

Each display had a statement about the history of the home

Some were whimsical, like this one-- for all they could see

was the swan flower pot on the porch

This quilt feature the mimosa tree in the front yard

Different techniques were used in each small art piece

Such a fun exhibit to walk through

Not only did I enjoy the quilting aspect, but I learned

about the history of the homes

If you have a chance, stop in the center and walk through history

Knitting For Cooler Weather---Fingerless Gloves (FLG!)

I love having fingerless mitts--they are so handy for many purposes.

These are quite lovely too!

January Mitts

These are designed by William Nelson

I have the yarn and needles!

Ready, set, knit!!

Kid 'N Ewe--

I kid ewe not!  It's time to think about registering your classes--time is fast approaching to November 11-13!  Yes, I know you think it's a long time off, but prepare your fall calendar now!

The 28th Annual Festival

November 11-12-13, 2016

Kendall County Fairgrounds

Boerne, Texas

Kid ‘N Ewe is Texas’s premier fiber arts festival for spinners, weavers, knitters, crocheters, felters, and anyone else who enjoys the wide variety of fiber arts.

Come shop for tools and supplies in our three vendor halls totaling over 30,000 square feet of nationally-known vendors who provide a wide variety of artisan made goods.

Try something new, or hone your skills, by taking one or more of our 50+ workshops taught by talented artists from Texas and surrounding states.

Visit the animals up close and personal in the animal barn and be on hand for demonstrations and sales.

Kid ‘N Ewe has something for everyone! Come join us!

Sponsored By

Fiber Producers Of Texas, Inc.

South Central Llama Association

Independence Fiber Mill

Brown, White And Green---Cotton, That Is

I have so many pounds of natural colored cotton in my fiber stash--I have been spinning off and on this fluffy stuff for years--I think this stuff multiplies in the night!  I love the feel of this natural fiber.
I decided to weave some hand towels from my handspun cotton--so on the loom 6 yards went after I finished my towels.  I'm lazy--I just tied on the warp and pulled through.

It took some time before I could wind the warp as I have to ply my cottons.

I have some dyed cottons for another warp, but think I'll prepare

those well in advance to warping! 

Singles are not a good idea for warp!!

In this photo you can see where I tied on to the previous warp

And we are being carefully to pull through the lease sticks slowly to keep the

threads in order.  I ran two threads at a time on the warping board--don't know if

that's the best thing to do but it saves time.

We are well on our way to some handspun woven towels!

Stitching Halloween!

Amy of Random Acts of Amy has designed this cute Halloween sampler

for your stitching pleasure.  Check out the neat PDF she has for you.

Also, check out her backside of the hoop area--here she interviews

fellow embroidery artist, like herself.

This is a fun page to surf through

and the stitching is a bonus!

Spindles--Oh, Yeah!

Are you as crazy about spindles as I am?!  I love my spindles!  They come in various sizes and shapes; weigh little and spin wonderfully!  Easy to travel with and easy to store, and sometimes, easy to make!  Need more information on spindles, then check this out Ask The Bellwether

I have several of these 'wheel' spindles--these can be made to give as door prizes or

gifts.  In fact, the price is small too!  It takes only a toy wooden wheel, a cup hook and

a short piece of dowel rod (over time, I have come to favor 6" length on the dowel)

Some of the spindles are painted, some left plain--I also have couple clay spindles. 

I've even made spindles from old CD's, using a grommet to secure on dowel--it came be a

top or bottom whorl

In this photo you can see the rubber grommet on the dowel--I've also been known to

use a door knob for spindle top.  But, on the other hand, I've purchased some

expensive spindles by fine wood makers

These are my storage containers for my fine expensive spindles--

saves many a broken spindle

And here is what is inside--

This is my most expensive spindle--Golding--the weight is just perfect for spinning silk!

Oh, yes, you can never have too many spindles!