Finally finished my Wallflowers blanket after taking a couple years off to learn quilting. Seeing it blocked out made the whole project feel real. #fiberarts #crochet #themercerie #suematon #wallflowers #menwhocrochet

Wallflowers blanket was hibernating for a couple of years due to a quilting rabbit hole. I’m finally on the final picot edging round. #wallflowers #suematon #themercerie #fiberarts #crochet #menwhocrochet #rowanfeltedtweed #handmade #maker #malemaker

Turned a tangled debacle first try at Andean plying into rolags. #fiberprep #rolags #spinning #yarn #handcarding #fiberarts #fiberart

Here’s the 3-ply cotton yarn and leftover singles. #fiberarts #fiberart #spinningcotton #spinyarn #yarn #spinning

3 bobbins of spun cotton singles that will become 3-ply 🤞🏻 #handspuncottonyarn #fiberart #fiberarts #spinningyarn #lendrum #cotton #yarn #handmade

Spinning cotton using dyed cotton punis. It took a bit to get the hang of drafting since some parts of the punis were very compact. I let go of aiming for a consistent yarn. Which made spinning cotton punis more joyful. #fiberarts #spinningcottonyarn #spinning #lendrum #cotton

The Nano 2.1 upgrade was soooo worthwhile!! The break tension and yarn take up is now a breeze to control, albeit nuanced. I will now enjoy spinning yarn with this wheel 🩷 #fiberart #spinyarn #electriceelnano2.1 #dreamingrobots

With practice and patience, it is actually possible to spin cotton on a Lendrum wheel. The natural green cotton fiber in the background shifts magically from beige to green with a little baking soda in the finishing wash. #spinningyarn #fiberarts #fiberart #handspunyarn

Band weaving is addictive. First time trying tablet/card weaving. Pattern by John Mullarkey. #fiberart #fiberarts #inkleloom #cardweaving #tabletweaving #weaving #lojan

I bought a #lojan Inkeltje #Inkle Loom and crochet cotton yarn for my birthday. The loom is smaller and more portable than my other loom. The pattern I’m #weaving is in the Lojan instructions. #fiberarts

Found this photo of my Dad

My second inkle band off the loom. It wound up being a sample due to a weird warping error. Hopefully, I’ll figure out what happened next time. #fiberart #fiberarts #inkle #bandweaving

“Muck lace” scarf is done — albeit a few boo-boos. So many firsts for me — pickup, twisted fringe, using Gist Malo, and first scarf. I might weave another with the opposite primary color to help solidify what I learned. #fiberart #fiberarts #rigidheddleloom #rhl #gistyarn #schachtspindle

Modified huck lace scarf is coming along! Trying out an antique boat shuttle for the first time—it was a gift years ago. If it works out, I’ll invest in a modern single-bobbin version. #fiberart #guyswhoweave #rigidheddleloom #gistyarn #schachtspindleco #yarnworkerU

Warp path for the Color-in-Weave Lace Scarf WAL by #yarnworkerU #lizgipson on the warping board. #fiberart #fiberarts #rigidheddleloom #rhl #gistyarn #schachtspindle

My quest to finish WIPs is on track. My 4th #rigidheddle project is off the loom. I ended up with 3 placemats and 1 mini mat, rather than the 4 intended placemats. Lessons learned. I’m still happy with the results. And now know what works well versus doesn’t when weaving with linen. #gistyarn

Found this meme on a Discord channel. #fiberart #craftstash #craft

I’ve had my #rigidheddleloom for many years. This is my 4th project. Finally getting around to finishing it after 2 years in hibernation. It was supposed to be 4 placemats. 3 are completed. But only have room left for a mini mat or napkin. Oh well. Lesson learned. #fiberarts #weaving #fiberart

The newest Turkish spindle to my collection arrived today. It’s an Aegean Turkish #spindle made by Ed #Jenkins. The wood came from a Manzanita tree that was affected in the terrible Carr fire in Northern California. She’s gorgeous and #spins beautifully. I am now officially on a #buyatus. #fiberart

Winged kimchi fried rice with eggs for breakfast. Very yummy! #kimchilover #koreanfood #foodporn

New braids from Fossil Fibers arrived yesterday. The multi-colored batt is from the Studio Ghibli inspired colorways. It’s called Arrietty’s Room. The purple one is “Night Berry”. #spinningyarn #spindles #dropspindles #wheelspinners #supportedspinning #yarnmakimg #blueskyspinners #yarn #fiberart

Every morning after breakfast the obsession starts #wheezer #bostonterrier #redbostonterrier #bostonterriersofbs #dogs #cute #lapdogs #boneobsessed

Where did Coraline go? #lapdogs #chihuahua #chihuahuasofbluesky #chisofig #dogs #coraline

The face of a bone-obsessed Boston Terrier #bostonterrier #redbostonterrier #bostonsofbs #dogsofpalmdesert #dogs #cute #wheezer

Supported spinning progress is coming along #spinningyarn #spindles #supportedspinning #yarnmakimg #blueskyspinners #yarn #fiberart #spanishpeacock #shopratspindle

And that’s no stretch.

My top whirl drop spindle made by The Spanish Peacock just arrived. It is by far the prettiest drop spindle I have in my collection #fiberart #spinning #spinningyarn #dropspindle #spanishpeacock #spindles #menwhospinyarn @thepeahen.bsky.social

Coraline is an opportunistic little chihuahua. She just loves to be on a lap and under a blanket. #fiberarts #knitting #menaremakers #fibarart #yarn #menwhoknit #fiberjunky #chihuahua #dog #lgbtq #gay

Dramatic sky #palms #socal #coachellavalley #palmdesert #california

Ok, that was fun. I experimented using the Holbein stitch for parts of the third motif. It was a bit of a brain workout. The back looks good. But it takes too long compared to the backstitch. #fiberarts #blackwork #menaremakers #fibarart #yarn #menwhoembroider #fiberjunky #patterns #embroidery

The 2nd motif was a little bit more challenging since it was ever so slightly asymmetrical. #fiberarts #blackwork #menaremakers #fibarart #yarn #menwhoembroider #fiberjunky #patterns #embroidery

Sometimes one needs to scratch an itch to stop an obsession. #fiberarts #blackwork #menaremakers #fibarart #yarn #menwhoembroider #fiberjunky #patterns

Making washcloths are a great little projects. They are a fun way to try out edging techniques. #knitting #crochet #menaremakers #fibarart #yarn #menwhoknit #menwhocrochet #fiberjunky

First time giving my Spanish Peacock“Shop Rat” spindle a whirl. Using Merino combed top, spun from the fold, worked wonderfully better than my last supported spindle spin. #spinningyarn #spindles #supportedspinning #yarnmakimg #blueskyspinners #yarn #fiberart #spanishpeacock #shoprat

The finished 1st support spindle spun skein of yarn. ~33 yards #spinningyarn #spindles #supportedspinning #yarnmakimg #blueskyspinners #yarn #fiberart

My first go using a support spindle. I know that it will get easier. #spinningyarn #spindles #supportedspinning #spanishpeacock #yarnmaking #blueskyspinners #yarn #fiberarts

My inaugural BlueSky post is the first skein of yarn spun on my Electric Eel Nano 2 wheel. I struggled initially with uptake on to the bobbin. Success happened after changing the tension to a spring and string, as well as taking a long hiatus away from the wheel.