Lexi Boeger AKA Pluckyfluff author of
Intertwined: The Art of Handspun Yarn, Modern Patterns and Creative Spinning
has done a Podcast over at Craftsanity! I listened to it and boy is it inspiring. I love to hear others talk about their creative process.
They are also holding a random drawing to win a copy of Intertwined for all those who enter their wildest spinning story in their comments section.
What is the wildest yarn you’ve ever spun, craziest locale you’ve brought your wheel to, or worst spinning foul-up? Spin me a tale and post it in the Comments section At Craftsanity for March 31st.
(Links to pictures of your yarns are very welcome!) Veteran and rookie spinners can both appreciate the vibrant photos and wild projects contained in this book.
Post your story at Craftsanity by Friday, April 11. Good luck everyone!
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But wait there's more!
Pop on over to http://www.studioloomagazine.com/ to read an article in their April 2008 issue.
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Intertwined is an inspirational handbook for yarn lovers everywhere, created in an eye-popping, showcase style and packed with sparkling, full-color photo
This book will be a delight to the enthusiastic fiber crowd that is growing by leaps and bounds. It captures all the excitement of experimental, handspun yarns, and includes recipes for handspun yarns, project ideas for knitters and crocheters, tips on how to use one-of-a-kind handspun yarns (whether you spin them or buy them at yarn boutiques), and a gallery of handmade creations. The book also features profiles, anecdotes, essays, and thoughts on fiber arts and the creative process. Contributors range from Alpaca farmers and cutting-edge spinners to well-known knitwear designers.
There is has been a resurgence in interest in spinning and in using one-of-a-kind yarns, particularly by the all new knitters and crocheters, and there are no other cutting-edge, inspiring books out there to satisfy this enthusiastic audience.
The recipient of a bachelor's degree in fine art from UC Davis, author Lexi Boeger is the founder of Pluckyfluff.com, an Internet-based forum for unusual handspun yarns and fiber art. She is the innovator of highly original new techniques in handspinning and is carving a place for handspun yarn in the realm of pop culture.
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To see an inside look at Intertwined and more, click Spinning here, below or in the right hand column!
I can't wait to read all the good stories!
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