lots of balls, cones and hanks of yarn as well as a variety of string are occupying the space on my work table this evening. my weaving class, upcoming workshops and a few other things are in the works. of course i had to go shopping for some of the stuff you see here. i have been exploring yarn stores (a new thing for me) and was able to track down that vividly colored yarn (those 3 balls in front) in east los angeles (on a tip from one of the other students in the weaving class).
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Posted by: Bonney | September 02, 2010 at 05:15 AM
Oooh! I wonder if it's the same yarn I bought at the flea market near our studio that I used on these goodie bags: http://blog.rockscissorpaper.com/2010/01/chock-full-of-love/
Posted by: Heidi | September 02, 2010 at 06:20 AM
yes heidi it looks like the same stuff. i don't normally like synthetics but i could not resist those colors! it's what is used to embroider on clothing and blankets.
Posted by: cathy of california | September 02, 2010 at 07:34 AM
ooo, you have a little weave-it loom. I have a couple in different sizes. That is the extent of my weaving skills but I love it.
Posted by: dawn | September 02, 2010 at 07:52 AM
Yarn Stores!!?!! ...and you didn't check with me!? My name is known in most Little Yarn Shops (LYS) in the greater Los Angeles area! My name is Ellen and I'm a yarn-a-holic!!! Let me know if you need further guidance.
Posted by: Ellen Bloom | September 03, 2010 at 10:24 AM