Tag Archives: Briar Rose Fibers

Looking back at Rhinebeck 2017

Posted on October 29, 2017 by natalie

I went back to Rhinebeck again last weekend for my 8th trip to the New York Sheep and Wool Festival. Note to self for next time: enunciate more clearly when telling the border guard why I’m going. What beautiful weather … Continue reading →

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Back from vacation!

Posted on August 29, 2016 by natalie

I took a bit of an unplanned vacation from the blog. It turns out that between work and multiple trips for family vacation I just didn’t have the time or energy to keep up with the blog. I’ve been knitting … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: yarn!

Posted on November 1, 2014 by natalie

At long last I finished spinning up the Briar Rose BFL yarn. I filled the 3 bobbins and plied them together using my wonderful smooth TravelKate. The result is about 370 yards in 175g. As usual, I’ve got no particular … Continue reading →

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Rhinebeck 2014

Posted on October 24, 2014 by natalie

I’ve been going to Rhinebeck for 5 years now. At some point in that time, my goals have changed from it being a yarn and fiber acquisition trip to mostly visiting with people. Don’t get me wrong, I still spend … Continue reading →

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Sunday spinning update: Briar Rose

Posted on October 5, 2014 by natalie

A few weeks ago I noticed that I had a few bigger lots of fiber (more than just 100g) sitting in the stash and I decided to tackle one. Out came a 6 oz ribbon of reddish-orange BFL from Briar … Continue reading →

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Tour de France KAL: prize preview

Posted on June 12, 2014 by natalie

On Saturday July 5th, the Tour de France kicks off in Yorkshire. We’ll be celebrating and following along with the race in my Ravelry group with my 5th annual Tour de France (TdF) Knit Along (KAL). This year’s design is … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: future spinning

Posted on October 19, 2013 by natalie

It was a beautiful day today at Rhinebeck. I had one of my Goldings with me and some purple Fleece Artist merino. I got a little bit done. I also picked up some things that will help me spin in … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: my new precioussssss

Posted on August 24, 2013 by natalie

Yes, I managed to ply up the beautiful silk from Briar Rose. I got about 960 yards in 98g for the first skein, and then I plied the remainder from the second bobbin together for about 250 yds in 25g. … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: shiny

Posted on August 17, 2013 by natalie

I’ve managed to spin up the second half of the beautiful copper-coloured silk from Briar Rose. It took ages because I’m spinning thin singles. So far so good! Now I’ve got to spend a few hours plying before I find … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: copper

Posted on July 27, 2013 by natalie

I finally worked up the courage to take a go at spinning the amazing silk I bought from Briar Rose at Knitting Camp. It’s matching my goal almost exactly. I’ve got very fine singles and when I let them curl back … Continue reading →

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