This weeks update is all about organic fibers and yarns. For the
spinners in the group we are offering organic merino top and organic
cotton sliver. The organic cotton sliver is from Sally Fox who grows
the cotton here in California and is working on breeding colored
cottons.
If you are more interested in yarns, we have a sport wt. [...]
This week’s update focuses on silk. For the spinners we have Tussah Silk Top and 80/20 Merino/Cultivated Silk Top. If you are looking for yarn we have Silk Lace yarn and 50/50
Merino/Silk Worsted Weight yarn. We love silk for its luster and the drape it gives our projects.
We also have some beautiful handspun [...]
We are pleased to announce that Tactile’s online store is open for business! You can find it at www.tactilefiberarts.com. The website is restyled with more content coming soon.
We are starting with three fibers and two yarns. We have so much more to share with you including more yarns, luxury fibers, patterns and spinning equipment. Store [...]
A couple of shows that you should know about:
First up is Color Fiber Festival on April 26th from 10am-5pm in Berkeley. We are co-hosting this event with Kristine from A Verb for Keeping Warm. Also there as vendors will be Pigeonroof Studios and Girl on the Rocks. We will be having classes, fiber tastings, [...]
A very happy birthday Maia! I look forward to many more years of being up to our elbows in dye pots and fueled by Vietnamese food.
Your partner in dye, Brooke.
P.S. Maybe this year we will get a raise?
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