The new Ravelry layout that launched in June, 2020, has been causing problems for many users, including myself. Because these issues are yet to be addressed by the team at Ravelry, I have decided to make my two shawls designs, the Verdure Shawlette and the Bonbon Shawl and Shawlette, available here on my website for … Continue reading My shawl designs – now free and directly available here
Category: Tips-Tutorials-Patterns
Fluffy Fibers: Episode 20
Download the episode (1:12:06) here. Here is the direct feed and the iTunes page for the podcast. I am FluffyFibers on Ravelry and the podcast has a Ravelry group and forum. Links to social media are in the blog's sidebar. The show now welcomes sponsors for giveaways, reviews, etc.. SHOWNOTES 1. A BIT … Continue reading Fluffy Fibers: Episode 20
Fluffy Fibers: Episode 18
Fireflies Rising by Curious Handmade, out of Kettle Yarn Co Islington in Chambray.Download the episode (55:06) here.Here is the direct feed and the iTunes page for the podcast.I am FluffyFibers on Ravelry and the podcast has a Ravelry group and forum. Social media links are in the blog's sidebar.The show now welcomes sponsors for giveaways, … Continue reading Fluffy Fibers: Episode 18
Tips on shopping for fabric, yarn and embroidery notions in Paris
If you're thinking of having a bit of Parisian S.E.X (Stash Enhancement EXperience, what else), you might find the following interesting. At least once every month for the the past 2-3 years, I have received emails from readers asking for pointers on fabric shopping in Paris. While I always appreciate (kind!) emails, I simply don't … Continue reading Tips on shopping for fabric, yarn and embroidery notions in Paris
Ruby-Turquoise Coat: Adding a Lining (Tutorial)
Before I show you the finished coat, I wish to share, step by step, how I made the lining for Simplicity 3631. This may help other beginner/intermediate seamstresses and seamsters who haven't yet tackled lining a coat or a jacket. I lined the coat entirely. An unlined fall/winter coat doesn't make any sense in Paris... … Continue reading Ruby-Turquoise Coat: Adding a Lining (Tutorial)