FibersStudio branches out to Children's Accessories...

Yes, it's true! I posted a fun children's scarf today on my Etsy shop. I had some left over yarns from other projects, not enough really for an adult scarf, but perfect for a child! This has been coming for a while and just finally finished up the first one.

"Purple Bling Scarf" is made from Fun Fur (Lion Brand Yarn) and combined with a nice silvery purple yarn called Glittalllic (Patons). Sparkles in the light and super fun for that imaginative little girl. This should be worn by a princess and host her own tea party. I would have loved to have such a fun scarf to play with as a child and make believe in. Of course it could be worn everyday for warmth too!

The width is approximately 2.5" and the length is approximately 64" (including fringe). I would say any little one from age 2-5 would probably be able to wear this.

I do have another one in the making with the same Fun Fur, but a little bit different purple yarn to combine with it. It should be going up tomorrow also on the Etsy site. Plus, there are several on the way in many color ranges & styles after that.  Keep checking back for more styles and many new items to arrive this year at FibersStudio. (FibersStudio.esty.com)

Thank you for all the support in the last 11 months!

High Five Fridays! - Inventory is LOW!

Wow, what a fun year it's been! Lots to be said about just jumping in and going for it since April 1, 2009.  Over half of my inventory sold. Now mind you it was around 30 items. Not that much, but it is a start for a gal who is a wife, a mom of 3, and also a design contractor working part time. Whew! 

So what is on my create list for 2010? 

Weaving: In general I would like to do more of this. On my loom I am going to weave 2-3 more baby blankets. Then set up the loom for a few rectangular twill shawls with nice twisted tassels. I'll move toward weaving some table linens - using rag from castaway clothing, etc. and onto some out of just tread too. Finally I'll be weaving some lovely scarves out of many threads in the warp that I need to be using up from other projects. 

You might notice I am going from largest to smallest as I progress here. It makes sense really to do this with weaving all these projects. That way I do not have to rethread the heddles each time I change to a new project. I can leave the threads tied in the heddles (in front and in back of the heddles in groups of eight as an example) and when I move toward wider items again...I just pick up those threads that I had left behind, simply tie on the new warp in a square knot and pull through the heddles. Saves time and keeps you from rethreading constantly. Now this is only if you keep the same threading pattern! Of course you know.

Knitting: I am going to go forward with some wire and bead experiments. I will try out different gauges and techniques and see if I can come up with something that makes sense to create for my shop on Etsy. I'll continue with scarves I am sure and I have enough material to do several simple shawls. I have one in progress now. It's a lovely thin ladder yarn in a nice blend of pinks. 

Paper creations: I really want to focus on working with creating small multiples. Like tags for gifts, small thank you cards, etc. I have several brown paper bags to dissect and create with. I will still sew paper and fabrics/ribbons together somehow, but maybe use simple shapes like hearts, flowers, cakes, etc. 

I think I will go now and finish up my order I got in on Wednesday night now so I can put it in the mail tomorrow. Two more ribbons scarves just flew off my Etsy wall! I am off to create more to replenish the supply!

Enjoy the weekend and all the possibilities for creating!

Wine Chenille Ribbed Scarf

What a fun and fast project this was. I found the yarn on sale and was thrilled! So decided to make a ribbed scarf with it. Of course the ribbed quality always will curl so this scarf does curl on itself. The color though is what I love the most. Deep, rich wine color. The texture is very soft and comfortable to wear. It really could go well with a casual or dressed up to go out on the town outfit also.

Seeing it is buying season a nice gift to give. I find reds usually go over well with just about anyone. Plus red goes well with so many colors!

So there it is, my chenille scarf! On to the next project!

Multiple projects...

Does anyone else have this problem? I always have 3-5 projects going at once! I don't know why I feel compelled to do things in this manner, but I always do. I have tried to do one project at a time, but I always add another one on. It's like my brain can't focus.

Right now I have a little girl's capelet made out of 4 different fun fur yarns, a chenille wine colored ribbed scarf and a city lights ribbon scarf going all at the same time.

I know I start a project and then think...oh...I should do this with this yarn and that is really how it starts. Or I will go buy yarn and can't wait to get started on the project I am planning it for.

This doesn't hinder me in getting the projects done overall, but it does slow me down a bit.

I am just going to keep creating as long as the desire drives me and all will come out in the end just fine I am sure. We must follow our passions in life for they are the fuel of our soul. So if this is my fate...to create in this manner then I will just accept this and go forward.

Have a great fiber loaded day and enjoy the process as best you can ~ they way your mind wants it to be!