In Praise of the Floss Threader-Blog Post
As we work in the studio, we often find non-weaving tools helpful in our projects. Michele’s perennial favorite is a dental floss threader. These thin flexible plastic devices were originally designed to assist in using dental floss with orthodontics and dentures and are available wherever you buy dental floss. Each floss threader has a stiff […]
Designer Spotlight Blog Post – Jennifer Moore
Welcome back to our Designer Spotlight Series. What a delight it has been for us to share the personal stories of influential people in the weaving world. This week we are featuring Jennifer Moore. You may have taken a workshop from her at a Convergence or through your guild. Or perhaps with us online via […]
Lunar Year of the Wood Snake- Blog Post
Welcome to the Lunar Year of the Wood Snake!! The Snake represents wisdom, knowledge, intelligence, intuition and creativity. Snakes are also associated with good luck, prosperity, fertility and longevity. And wood represents flexibility and adaptability, growth and expansion. It is an element that supports problem solving and creativity with an emphasis on harmony and improving […]
Challenging Warp – Blog Post
When you are learning to weave, premade kits can be a time saver. You get all the yarn that you need for the project and the instructions tell you how to be successful in completing the project. Here at Lunatic Fringe Yarns, in addition to having kits for projects at all levels, we also have […]
Designer Spotlight Blog Post – Sheila O’Hara
Welcome back! It’s a NEW Year, and it’s time for a new Designer Spotlight! Sheila O’Hara is a name you can say in the world of weaving, and MANY will know exactly who you are talking about. For 6 decades she has set the bar for Textile Arts. Her pieces have been featured in magazines, […]
Weaving with Children – Blog Post
Part of finding the joy in weaving is dealing with challenges. Weaving with children around can bring its own special joys and challenges. Jenne has had some grand adventures in the past few years as she has learned to weave. We have convinced her to re-live some of the adventures and share them with you. […]
Designer Spotlight Blog Post – Sedona Rigsby
We hope you have been enjoying our Designer Spotlight series as much as we have! Today’s spotlight comes from Sedona Rigsby, an incredibly talented, young weaver from Santa Fe! Sedona’s passion is creating garments and elevated wearables from handwoven textiles. Whether she is a student or the teacher, Sedona is making waves in the weaving […]
Mocha Mousse! Pantone Color of 2025! – Blog Post
Pantone has released their color of the year for 2025! This coming year’s selection is a color from Pantone, called Mocha Mousse. Warm and comforting the color brings hot chocolate, thick mocha coffee and all kinds of indulgences to mind! According to Pantone, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is a classic color with humble and grounded […]
Designer Spotlight Blog Post – Marcy Petrini
It’s time for another Designer Spotlight! Marcy Petrini is a well-known figure in the weaving world, and we are delighted to have her share some personal stories with you! Meet the designer Marcy Petrini! Tell Us About Yourself I weave scarves and shawls to wear or exhibits. I weave a lot of samples for my […]
Designer Spotlight Blog Post – Annie MacHale
Welcome back to our next Designer Spotlight Blog! Come join us as we hear from another designer and fiber art enthusiast as she shares her personal stories! This week we are featuring Annie MacHale. Annie is an amazing, inkle weaving artist and has been weaving up a storm! Let’s hear what she has been up […]