Creative Missives

Last Call SLVFest: Workshops & Raffle Spinning Wheel

2009-07-06T09:24:00.002-07:00

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Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

We're heading into the home stretch with our festival coming this weekend. The SLV Folk Arts and Fiber Festival is slated to begin Friday with a series of workshops. If you've been thinking about signing up, head over and do that now! The workshop website is: http://www.slvfest.com/workshops

Also, even if you can't come to the fest this year, do not miss the chance to win a beautiful Wee Peggy Spinning Wheel. Tickets are $5 each or 4 for $15. You need not be present to win and you can purchase tickets online at: http://www.slvfest.com/rafflewheel

Let us know if you have any questions... we hope to see you this weekend!

Kailin Yong Peace Project playing with Andy Skellenger

2009-06-26T14:31:00.002-07:00

SLVFest 2009 Music

Kailin Yong Peace Project playing with Andy Skellenger
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Come check out our the music at SLVFest 2009.

Limited Edition - 2009 SLVFest T-Shirts

2009-06-22T22:07:00.001-07:00

Limited Edition - 2009 SLVFest T-Shirts
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Beautiful new tie-dye t-shirts... available at SLVFest 2009

SLVFest 2009 Raffle Wheel

2009-05-19T12:38:00.001-07:00

SLVFest 2009 Raffle Wheel
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Love this little wheel... it's small enough to travel, easy to spin, double drive and has at least three bobbins (maybe four)... come check it out at slvfest.com

Spring Morning: Hand Combed

2009-04-19T21:41:00.001-07:00

Spring Morning: Hand Combed
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Newest combed rovings... 9 little roving cakes in the most delicious color... the warmest, softest brown milk fiber and bamboo blended with spring green merino and a touch of angelina. This has to be one of my favorite combed blends ever.

Chocolate Milk Fiber

2009-04-18T17:29:00.002-07:00

Milk Fiber
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

More new milk fibers for my etsy store... This week I'm combing some of this silky fiber into a nice sparkling roving. I'll post that up this week.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23865788

Phat Samples for April

2009-04-01T19:17:00.002-07:00

Phat Samples for April
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Hand-painted bamboo samples for Phat Fiber. I'll list the rest on Etsy... well, most of it. I think some of it will be combed into some rovings... maybe a little more of it will be spun up into a gorgeous single yarn. Maybe there won't be much on Etsy... or not for long anyway!

Hand Painted Silk Latte - Milk Fiber

2009-03-30T14:24:00.002-07:00

Silk Latte - Milk Fiber
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

New!! I'll be listing these milk fiber rovings as well as blending the milk fiber into my current combed rovings. I'm so excited to start offering this beautiful fiber in my Etsy shop this month.

The fiber is incredibly soft. I'll have to spin a sample soon.

Some info about Silk Latte:
Milk Fiber advantages:

* Superior in strength to wool!
* Contains 17 amino acids and natural anti-bacterial properties...hint hint..socks...
* Same ph as human skin (great for sensitive skin!)
* Milk Fiber is enviro-friendly and is considered a "green" product.
*Milk fiber is made from milk casein, instead of fresh milk

More info at: Wear milk if you can't drink it (Milk Yarn) - TE Online

New Combed Roving - Purple People Eater

2009-03-25T08:46:00.001-07:00

combed roving
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

I've decided to start playing with all of my stashed fibers. I have Everything at my fingertips, and I love to comb.

In the end there are about 5 roving balls with this set. They all contain the same fibers with differing levels of blending. The fibers include: handpainted mohair locks, supersoft white Merino, bright purple bamboo, lots of sparkly angelina, and just a touch of green sari silk.

I'll list this on Etsy in the next couple days as I start the next batch on my combs.

Phatfiber Samples for February

2009-02-23T10:10:00.002-07:00

Samples for February
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

These were my samples for February. Made with the art yarn spinner in mind, but they can easily be carded into a fluffy batt. Next month, I think it'll be yarn... maybe merino. To get more info on Phat Fiber, head over to: http://phatfiber.com/

Pablo's new Ipod Sock

2009-01-19T10:20:00.001-07:00

Pablo's new Ipod Sock
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Made from Maggi Knits Irish Linen/Cotton, this little project was a fun one to figure out. After knitting two ipod socks in the last little while, I realized that I'm knitting socks...so I might as well knit some for my feet.

They're out of some really soft cormo yarn that I bought at the Pagosa Fiber Festival a few years back. I dyed the yarn last week, and it's been singing to me ever since.

Slab pot

2008-11-30T22:07:00.001-07:00

Slab pot
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

These are the newest thing...

Slab pot hearthstone clay, with alfred blue exterior and banana interior.

Loved how these looked in the sunlight this evening

2008-10-26T17:10:00.001-07:00

Loved how these looked in the sunlight this evening
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

I'm working on another weaving. I want to have at least two more done before the Art Tour.

Lately I can't get enough of working on my knitted rug. There are pictures up over at flickr and at ravelry. I'm going to have to work on xmas presents again soon...

Leclerc Table Loom

2008-10-21T08:56:00.001-07:00

Leclerc Table Loom
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

This is my newest piece of equipment and I love it. I'm probably going to take it apart this weekend and clean it up. It's got one part that needs to be replaced, lots of rust and dust, but overall, a great deal.

Jano
Status: No Longer Produced
Mechanisms: Table
Shafts: 4
Weaving Width: 20"
Features: First Leclerc Table Loom, does not fold, metal side levers, optional treadle stand.

Lately I'm knitting... a rug, a couple scarves, socks, and slippers!

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2008-10-10T09:43:00.000-07:00

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knitting in the bellybutton of california: wow! a contest!!!

2008-10-10T09:23:00.000-07:00

knitting in the bellybutton of california: wow! a contest!!!

I just love contests... this is inspiring me! I think I'll have to post a contest too. Look for one by the end of the month. This to celebrate the resurrection of my crafty blogging. Starting today!

First Ever Sock

2008-10-10T08:11:00.001-07:00

First Ever Sock
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

I'm still alive! Mostly busy making gifts and learning new processes.... oh and making stuff for the holiday festivals. This is the first sock I've made, and I'm making slippers too.

Yarn started on every bobbin, wool in the combs, wool in the carder, weaving on the loom... Must finish projects!

Survey for the 2008 SLV Folk Arts and Fiber Festival

2008-07-22T11:26:00.000-07:00

Please take our online survey

Crazy Monkey Creations - News

2008-07-16T10:17:00.001-07:00

CMC - News

Wanna ride?

2008-06-21T14:48:00.001-07:00

Crystal's new motorcycle
Originally uploaded by pagandenman

I have a riding class on the 5th & 6th... we'll see what I can do!

Pablo's making potato salad... the scents of pickles and onions come from the kitchen. There's steam rising in the sink from the potatoes in the strainer. Dad and Daniel are coming to visit in an hour or two.

It's a good birthday... quiet and happy.

2008-06-20T08:28:00.001-07:00

My current fave!

2008-06-15T20:48:00.001-07:00

My current fave!
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

This is currently my favorite bead that I've made. The picture doesn't really do it justice. There's red inside, orange stripes, and clear on the outside. It's lovely and turned out exactly as I imagined.

I received my first glass working tool in the mail Friday. It's a graphite rod that I can use to manipulate the glass, flatten it out, etc. next I need a pair of large tweezers......

SLVFest booth at the Monte Street Fair

2008-06-15T20:46:00.001-07:00

SLVFest booth at the Monte Street Fair
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

It was a beautiful day, and though I was tired, it was good. We sold some t-shirts, gave out lots of info, and showed off the beautiful Tina Jensen II spinning wheel that we're raffling off.

Blue/Green Lampwork

2008-06-13T12:03:00.001-07:00

Blue/Green Lampwork
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

My newest craft is lampworking. I've started picking up more tools, and I'm planning to order a few new colors of glass in the next couple weeks. I absolutely *love* playing with glass and fire.

Art yarn with Swarovski

2008-06-13T12:00:00.001-07:00

Alpaca, Merino, Faux Cashmere, and Swarovski crystals
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

I'm so happy with how this yarn turned out. The single was on the bobbin for at least a couple months. I finished it up and plied it with a cotton thread and these gorgeous swarovski crystals. Now it's sitting in my living room for me to look at... I really should list things more often, but instead, I'm always hording them and enjoying them for myself.