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THE DAILY CHUM

a daily dose of fibermania

If you're looking to expand your library of knitting patterns, check out Fickle Knitter Designs. ...
Winter is definitely here, and what better way to keep warm than a scarf.  Undulate ...
Kristin has lived in the area of the Mississippi River a large part of her life, ...
I am helpless in the face of beautiful lace.  Add beads, and my heart just ...
  Retro Rings Tam. Cute, cute, cute. Quick, quick, quick. Yeah Jaybird Deisgns!
Kits, kits, kits at Maine Woods Yarn and Fiber! More glorious fibwer for you to drool ...
Registrations close on February 15th people. Sea Socks. That's a great seaborne adventure to Alaska ...
There are shops, and there are shops. Like today's Castle Fibers! Definitely one of the best ...
Oh, I have love, love, looooooooved Jenny Harada for what seems like eons. Odd, joyfully ...
Is it already Christmas? Because when I saw this, I felt like it was. May ...

Spinning Spotlight: Greenberry House

Here's a fiber source that might have missed your attention: Greenberry House. You'll find a variety of spinning fiber from regional farmers as well as handpainted fibers and yarns. Besides the wool/wool blends you might expect, you'll also find mohair/mohair ...
Spinning Spotlight: Greenberry House

ESotD The March Hare

Like Alice, you may think you've tumbled into something special when you check in with The March Hare. You'll find beautiful hand-dyed yarns as well as rovings that come from their own sheep. The March Hare will ...
ESotD  The March Hare

Spinning Spotlight: Greensleeves Spindles

Don't let the name Greensleeves Spindles throw you. They offer more than beautiful spindles. You'll find spinning accessories as well as beautiful fiber in the shop. Most of the handmade spindles and accessories are available in a choice of ...
Spinning Spotlight: Greensleeves Spindles

ESotD Elizabeth’s Designs

Elizabeth's Designs carries yarns and fibers that almost any knitter, crocheter, or spinner would love. Take a look If you're looking into spinning, choose from Elizabeth's Designs' handpainted locks of rovings. (And Knitters: If you're into freestyle knitting, ...
ESotD Elizabeth’s Designs

Heads Up: New Clue!

OK, this is odd. Whenever I've thought a stop on the KnittingQ Summer Blogcation(tm) would be difficult to find, y'all have proven me wrong. I thought Stop 7 would be a piece of cake, but apparently I'm wrong (I'm sensing ...
Heads Up: New Clue!

Charity: Sophie’s Cozies

Like most parents, Danni Holland knew her child was special. Now the world will know just how special four-year-old Sophie is. The job of a four-year-old is to play. It's what they're good at, and it's a skill that many of ...
2 July 2009 I Read the full story

ESotD The March Hare

Like Alice, you may think you've tumbled into something special when you check in with The March Hare. You'll find beautiful hand-dyed yarns as well as rovings that come from their own sheep. The March Hare will ...
31 July 2009 I Read the full story

Heads Up: It’s a Smackdown!

Have you ever designed a sock? Have you ever thought you'd like to design a sock? Have you never considered designing a sock, but now that I've mentioned it, your interest in doing so is tweaked? Have I got a ...
14 July 2009 I Read the full story

Heads Up: Inside Crochet Preview

  Preview for Inside Crochet's first issue is up!
17 March 2009 I Read the full story

Thanks for All The Fish

July - 31 - 2009 Reporter: violet 25 Responses

Dear readers and friends,
As of Sunday, August 2nd, 2009, the Daily Chum will be ceasing regular publication. This has been a long and very fun journey with all you fiberistas and our writers, and we’re thrilled that you’ve loved it so much (and told us so).
Special thanks to Adminnie for her oversight for the [...]

Spinning Spotlight: Greenberry House

July - 31 - 2009 Reporter: IdaW 1 Response

Here’s a fiber source that might have missed your attention: Greenberry House. You’ll find a variety of spinning fiber from regional farmers as well as handpainted fibers and yarns.

Besides the wool/wool blends you might expect, you’ll also find mohair/mohair blends at Greenberry House. At times, you’ll also find llama and llama/blend fibers.

ESotD The March Hare

July - 31 - 2009 Reporter: IdaW Comments Off

Like Alice, you may think you’ve tumbled into something special when you check in with The March Hare. You’ll find beautiful hand-dyed yarns as well as rovings that come from their own sheep.

The March Hare will be at the Sock Summit, so if you’re there, be sure to stop by and [...]

Spinning Spotlight: Greensleeves Spindles

July - 29 - 2009 Reporter: IdaW Comments Off

Don’t let the name Greensleeves Spindles throw you. They offer more than beautiful spindles. You’ll find spinning accessories as well as beautiful fiber in the shop.

Most of the handmade spindles and accessories are available in a choice of wood or laminates.

ESotD Elizabeth’s Designs

July - 29 - 2009 Reporter: IdaW Comments Off

Elizabeth’s Designs carries yarns and fibers that almost any knitter, crocheter, or spinner would love. Take a look

If you’re looking into spinning, choose from Elizabeth’s Designs’ handpainted locks of rovings. (And Knitters: If you’re into freestyle knitting, try inserting unspun locks into your project for a different look, or try them with [...]

Heads Up: New Clue!

July - 29 - 2009 Reporter: IdaW 1 Response

OK, this is odd. Whenever I’ve thought a stop on the KnittingQ Summer Blogcation(tm) would be difficult to find, y’all have proven me wrong. I thought Stop 7 would be a piece of cake, but apparently I’m wrong (I’m sensing a trend). So, I have added a clue to help you find Stop 7.

ESotD Ink Circles

July - 27 - 2009 Reporter: IdaW 2 Responses

Knitters of the world, embrace your inner geekiness. No, seriously. Do it. Embrace it. Celebrate it.
Turn your inner geekiness to outer pride with these stitch markers from Ink Circles.

These stitch markers are made with recycled electronic components. So, not only are you celebrating your geekiness, you’re helping the earth by supporting recycling efforts.

Are you a winner?

July - 27 - 2009 Reporter: IdaW Comments Off

Well, of course you are. But, I meant specifically in KnittingQ’s Summer Blogcation(tm). The winner of the halfway drawing has been selected. See if it’s you, check out the answer to Stop 6, and get the clues for Stop 7, all at Summer Blogcation, your one stop for summer fun.

Spinning Spotlight: Golding Fiber Tools’ RingSpindles(tm)

July - 27 - 2009 Reporter: IdaW Comments Off

Many handspinners begin learning the skill by using a spindle. As skills progress, many move on to wheels. Some, however, stick to the spindle, and even many who use a wheel also use spindles from time to time.
To many spindlers, having a Golding spindle in their collection is a goal. They’re not inexpensive, but they’re [...]

Heads Up: Summer Blogcation

July - 26 - 2009 Reporter: IdaW Comments Off

Don’t forget to send in your answer to Stop 6 on the KnittingQ Summer Blogcation(tm). And keep in mind that someone who enters by Sunday, July 26 will win a prize.

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