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Raggedy Ro Handspun Adds Hans Christian Andersen Pandora Charm to My Collection

As many of my blog readers know I no longer can create my Raggedy Ro Handspun yarn ... my allergies got the best of me.  "A Good Yarn" in Prescott has been selling the last of my Raggedy Ro and they have 2 skeins left. Yesterday I got a call from Deb Dorrell telling me that a skein sold so I immediately turned that money into a Pandora Sterling Silver Charm for my bracelet.

I was able to get in on the beginning of the Hans Christian Andersen Pandora collection.  Pandora has three charms to celebrate Andersen's work and his life. "Famous for his fairy tales which were sophisticated moral teachings" writes Pandora USA.com Hans Christian Andersen followers celebrate his work and life with collecting his work. 200 Years...1805 to 1875 ... The Top Hat was his signature and Pandora's Charm bears his initials HCA on the front of the hat charm and 200 years on the back.

"The Ugly Duckling" This charm is not longer sold because the limited number of The Ugly Duckly has been sold. This was one charm was obtained along with the Top Hat. Just luck!

"Princess and the Pea"

This is the charm I purchased yesterday. The collection is dear to me because I have always loved the Andersen Tales. During my last trip to Denmark I visited the Hans Christian Museum which is actually his home in Odense, Denmark. It left a lasting impression for me.

For More information on Andersen himself and his work go to:

http://www.andersen.sdu.dk/center/index_e.html  "Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), the world-famous Danish author, whose work has been translated into almost 150 languages, was born in Odense - then Denmark´s second largest town, today the third largest. The first 14 years of his life were spent in this town, which provided him with subject matter for several of his fairy-tales, as well as for parts of novels, memoirs and plays. For this reason, the Hans Christian Andersen Center is ideally located at the University of Southern Denmark. In Odense you will also find the museums Hans Christian Andersen´s House and Hans Christian Andersen´s Childhood"

 

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Weaving from Fiber Artist Sandy Evans - Beading Jewels Show

Check out the color of the yarns in this hand woven piece by Sandy Evans.

Sandy will be showing her fiber and bead work at the Annual Beading Jewels Sale and Show this week-end here in Prescott, Arizona.

Saturday - November 7, 2009

Annual Holiday Show and Sale

At the

Springhill Suites Marriott

200 E. Sheldon st.

Presoctt, Arizona

Featuring handcrafted items by over 11 artists

Beaded Jewelry, Woven Objects, Clothihg, Fiber, Purses and More!

Portion of proceeds Donated to Coalition for Compassion and Justice

Diane Wolf Workshop - Box Loom Weaving - Tote Bag Tapestry

Fibers Through Time 2010

www.azfed.com

A Fiber Odyssey

Box Loom Weaving - Tote Bag Tapestry

Instructor: Diane Wolf Reference: http://homepage.mac.com/dianewolf/PhotoAlbum1.html Instructor Bio: Diane has a BFA in Fibers from Arizona State University. Her latest fiber passion and “journey” is the study and weaving of tapestry. Diane has studied with Helena Hernmarck; Nancy Jackson (utilizing the Aubusson/Gobelin technique), as well as Jean Pierre Larochette, Archie Brennan, Susan Martin Maffei, Mary Dietrich, Carol Shinn, and Janet Taylor during the last 12 years. Although Diane regards her tapestries as “personal”, some tapestries have been featured in various shows. The best known piece is “Lady Liberty’s Tears” which is part of the 9/11 Memorial Tapestry that has been on display in Europe as well as the United States.

 

Warp an entire cardboard box and then weave through the warp utilizing simple weaving or tapestry techniques. (Beginners are encouraged to join in—it is simple weaving.) When the piece is finished it "slips OFF the box loom" and is an independent 3-D handwoven bag or basket (depending on the shape of the box). Because of time constraints, boxes are furnished and partially prepared. Continue the warping process and then weave through the warp utilizing left-over, or new, special yarns for the weft from your own stash. Take Home: A very handsome, fun, or elegant handbag or basket. Skill level: Beginner and Beyond Materials fee: $5.00 Supply List: - 12” – 14” pick-up stick (it slides behind each shed and opens it for the pass) - Yarn – 2-ply Harrisville Highland wool is suggested but anything goes!!! Use your own yarns and make your own color choices (EPI is 4 so you may have to use several strands together). Bring more than you think you will need. - Tapestry needle with bent end or “Navajo sacking needle” (available in class for $1.50 or $1.75) - Round-tined salad fork is best for beater - Ruler - 3” masking tape - Scotch tape - Scissors - Round-headed quilting pins (smallest container) - Box cutter - Fabric for lining the bag-¼ yard (optional) - January/February 2008 issue of Handwoven, if you have it. If you wish to share, bring slides, weaving, knitting, baskets, or tapestries, etc., for “show-and-tell breaks.” Bring your sense of humor. We’re away from home, someone else is doing the cooking, and we’re with other tapestry artists. My idea of heaven!

Support Our Military - Tempe Yarn & Fiber - Oct/Nov 2009 Project

Tempe Yarn & Fiber writes:

Support Our Military Charity Project for Oct/Nov

For the months of October and November, Tempe Yarn & Fiber's charity knitting will focus on knitting and crocheting items for military troops and their families. If you would like to participate, you can make something that will go to a local military family at Luke Air Force Base or something that will go to troops serving overseas, or both.

If you are interested in supporting the military locally, we have contacted Luke Air Force Base and they have let us know that their Child Development Center could use hand-made items. The following things would benefit the children there: Blankets, Sweaters, Booties, Infant Mittens (for anti-scratch purposes), Hats, and Knitted Toys. If you would like to use a pattern of your own choosing, please feel free to do so. If you don't have a favorite pattern already, be sure to check with TYF for patterns and pattern recommendations.

If you would rather support the armed forces that are overseas and on the ground, we will be knitting items for Citizen S.A.M. (Support America's Military)--Serving our Armed Forces community locally and globally. Citizen S.A.M. is a 501c3 organization that is a non-partisan, non-political organization that does not support any political candidate nor endorses any religious organization.

Citizen S.A.M. website, they provide free patterns for Helmetliners (known as "Wooly Pulleys" by our Armed Forces), Knitted Neck Gators, andScarves for Troops. Citizen S.A.M collects these items from knitters and crocheters across the U.S. and then forwards them to the troops overseas.

Only black, charcoal, brown, tan, or gray are allowed by our armed forces for troops on the ground, and items knitted for them must be made from soft, worsted 100% wool yarn that will knit to gauge, such as Cascade 220 or equivalent. According to Citizen S.A.M., "Acrylic and acrylic blends pose a fire/melting hazard and do not have the same insulating properties as wool. Please include the yarn label to your finished item before sending on to us." TYF has a selection of Cascade 220 and 220 Superwash yarns in military colors, and we will be happy to help you select the yarn to use for your project.

Veteran's Day is November 11th, so this charity knitalong is an especially timely way to honor those who currently serve our country. Collection of items will take place November 30th - December 5th.

If you would rather not participate in the current monthly project, keep in mind that TYF's ongoing store charity, Ronald McDonald House, takes any of the following knitted and/or crocheted items year round and TYF is a drop off point for them:wash cloths, dishcloths, lap blankets, baby blankets, toys, preemie hats, infant socks, slippers (all sizes), children's hats & scarves.

 

Thank you Tempe Yarn & Fiber for what you do for the community. Check with you local fiber shop to see what they are doing as a group to help your community.

 

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Fiber Artist Patricia Brockert - Hand Made Purse to support Prescott Woman's Shelter

My sister Patricia Brockert is a volunteer at the Prescott Woman's Shelter. She has talked about Penny's Purses for some time and today I was able to see some of the original Purses created by Penny. I will show them tomorrow on my blog.

This is one of the PAWS Volunteer Group for Hand Made Purses adorned by Patricia which is among many other beautiful hand made purses which are shown at the Open Door, a program of the Coalition for Compassion & Justice.

Here is some information about the fundraiser in December 2009:

Erika Stone writes, "The Prescott Area Women's Shelter will be holding its First Annual Winter Fundraiser on December 3rd, 2009 at Jazzy's Wine Bar from 6-8pm.  The event will include a silent auction, raffle, complimentary hor'dourves, a no-host bar and live entertainment.  Some of the silent auction items include themed holiday gift baskets, a two-night winter getaway at Comfort Inn White Spar, or a private Italian dinner for six including cocktails and chianti, appetizers, fettucine alfredo with proscuitto, and dessert. A portion of drink sales, and all proceeds from the silent auction and raffle will benefit the Prescott Area Women's Shelter. Invitations will be sent out soon along with raffle tickets for purchase.  If you would like an invitation to this event, please contact Erika Stone at estone@ycvp.org or call the shelter at 928.778.5933."

Please check this out and support this organization. 

 

www.rowenaart.net

 

HollyEQQ Yarns Shows Glam with her Glam Balls

Holly at http://hollyeqq.startlogic.com/fiber.php

writes:  "A little Glam to make your yarns shine! As seen in HollyEQQ yarns and the tools used to make glam balls! Unlike angeline, using glam in large amounts tends to look more messy and less classy - creating a totally different visual impact. Or use a couple of threads for just a hint of class! A must have for every spinners tool box. A little goes a long way. approx 1/2 oz"

"A little Glam to make your yarns shine! As seen in HollyEQQ yarns and the tools used to make glam balls! Unlike angeline, using glam in large amounts tends to look more messy and less classy - creating a totally different visual impact. Or use a couple of threads for just a hint of class! A must have for every spinners tool box. A little goes a long way. approx 1/2 oz"

This "Traveling Hat" is one of my favorites finds.

Holly writes, "This is a one of a kind handmade hat by HollyEQQ and Sandy of Homesteadwoolandgiftfarm.com. What? You wonder how we colab'd on a project across the country? Well, the wool started on the hineys of her sheepie... then it came to me to be washed and dyed... then I gifted the fiber BACK to her and sent some pretty strips of fabrics for her to play with... and she spun a funky much attitude yarn and then gifted it BACK to me! Lots of love there. Then I knit up this amazing hat! It is a big, comfy, soft and love-able hat sure to fit ANY adult head. With lovely lightly braided straps in case you get caught in a monsoon or want to go open door helicoptering"

T-Shirt from Fibers Through Time 2010

 

FIBERS THROUGH TIME 2010 UPDATE

 We have 50 workshop registrations as of today, October 23, 2009.

We are so excited that we have decided to offer a free T-shirt to the individual who is our 100th  workshop applicant.

 

We are working with our vendors and will have their information posted on the www.azfed.org website under Fibers Through Time very soon.

Our T-shirt design is final. I have attached a picture of the design. It will be posted on the website.

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Southwest Fiber Festival on Arizona Knitter Blog - Great Blog - Great Information

I always enjoy finding a new fun blog. Here is one sent to me by one of the members of the Southwest Fiber Association.

This photo was sent along with the e-mail.

Everyone only had wonderful things to say about the Fiber Festival. I didn't attend this year. I was at an all year class reunion from my high school days. That was fun too!

 http://arizonaknitter.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-yummy-new-yarn-from-festival.html

Abract Knitting at A Good Yarn in Prescott, Arizona

Prescott Fiber Artist, Bili Zehner enjoys open knitting at A Good Yarn in Prescott.

Here is Bili looking at all of the new yarns available at A Good Yarn.

She is preparing for our Abract Knitting get together last Thursday evening.

 I dropped in with my Abract Knitting and we enjoyed knitting together with Debra Dorrell, the owner of A Good Yarn.

 

 

 

Here is Bili with Debra working on their Abract Knitting project.

A Good Yarn in Prescott will be teaching Abract or Creative Knitting so drop in and check the workshop dates.