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Featured Artist: Vithard Villumsen of Vithard/Nordic Knitting plus Giveaway!

by EBlack on May 15, 2013

VV-NK self in hatPublishers Note: Today, we are graced with an amazingly talented fiber artist who brings a Nordic flavor to Spin Artiste. Vithard Villumsen of Vithard/Nordic Knitting is a Danish fiber genius specializing in Scandinavian patterns and design with a modern flare. Vithard opens up his heart to us, and shares his passion for fiber in a way that lets us see the exquisite beauty that is Scandinavian fiber art.     [click to continue…]

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Can You Spin This? The Prequel by Esther Rodgers of JazzTurtle Creations and the Dani Davis/Pumpkinhaus Giveaway Winner!

May 12, 2013
ER CYST Orig

On one of my trips to Fayetteville, Arkansas, we took the scenic route and ended up at a yard sale where I purchased a box full of scarves.  One of the treasures in that box was:   This item planted an idea in my mind.  What good was hoarding all my little whacky treasures?  I [...]

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From Fibre to Couture by Nicole Constantin: An Essay on “Copying”

May 8, 2013
FFTC - Nicole

Publisher’s Note: Nicole is back and she is taking on one of the most controversial and unfortunately common topics out there! I’m thankful to Nicole for providing her viewpoint on this subject. Coming from a fashion design background, she brings an important perspective to us. Thank you so much, Nicole! Nicole: This is not my [...]

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Featured Artist: Dani Davis of Pumpkinhaus plus Fairie Spun Dreads Giveaway!

May 3, 2013
DD-P Dani

Who knew careful planning and strategic brain-storming could result in such crazy, whimsical, and  outlandishly gorgeous fiber art? Well, Dani Davis of Pumpkinhaus lives it out everyday as she dyes, spins, and creates fantastic fiber pieces that are sure to delight the senses. Dani was born into the fiber art scene and has taken her talents to new highs, incorporating acquired  skills and unexpected, inspiring, requests [...]

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Leather and Lace Auction, Book Sale and Dayna Mankowski Giveaway Winner!

April 25, 2013
L&L auction shoes

Hey there!  I’m back from sunny Florida after having had an incredible time over the weekend at the SWAY Guild Art Yarn Festival.  One of the many reasons I attended was to hold the auction for the Leather and Lace Challenge Yarn Collection.  Of course, I wore my special auctioneer shoes: The auction was a [...]

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Featured Artist: Dayna Mankowski of Crafty Scientist with Awesome Giveaway!

April 17, 2013
DM-CS self at shop

 Publishers Note: What happens when science and fiber art collide?… Dayna Mankowski, that’s what! This mad fiber-scientist has gone from a life of pharmacy work, to knitting, to owning her own fiber shop. Dayna creates naturally developed yarns with unique inspirations drawing from TV shows and music. With full steam ahead, Dayna of Madison Wool is showing us [...]

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