I recently posted about Karen Straight from Big Sky Fiber Arts over on the Felting and Fiber Studio site. We do “Meet the Supplier” posts as we find suppliers that have great stuff for fiber artists and felt makers. Karen just happens to live in the same area as I do and she brought me a lovely surprise.
And I was surprised. I had not expected any kind of gift at all. So it was great fun to open it up and see what goodies Karen had given me.
Thank you so much Karen – I can’t wait to try out the wool and ramie. Now to just find a little bit of time to play.
I have been doing a little bit of work in my sketchbook. These are black and white designs based on sketches or photos.
It is fun to crop an image in different ways – you see different ideas for design this way. What have you been working on?
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Wow! Lucky you 🙂 How nice of Karen! Those blends are gorgeous.
I’ve been rearranging my supplies so they’re easier to get at, I forgot about some shoe boxes of blended merino under my table, so that was a nice surprise!
Yes, it was very nice of her. I don’t usually buy this kind of fiber so it will be fun to play a little.
Very generous of Karen! I do like the contrast of your black and white designs, which reminds me a bit of how much I loved the B&W Photography I used to do.
Lately I have been cutting out stenciled appliqué to “refreshen” and repurpose some of my old clothing. The quality is there, unlike so much of what you find in the shops today.
Thanks Cathy – B&W photography is nice. Would love to see some of your appliqued clothing. Can you show us on the forum?
Lovely bag of goodies! Christmas came early.
Yes, Christmas in May is always nice 🙂
Keen to see what you are going to do with the gift and the designs, I like your ideas with the blacked out images, I can feel my creativity stirring
Thanks Carole! Creativity stirring is a good thing 🙂
What beautiful blends of wool and all the colours look great together, I’m really looking forward to seeing what you do with them.
Yes, she does have beautiful colors. I hope I get some time soon.
love the wool gift – I will shop with her soon.
Thanks Frances – I am sure she will appreciate it 🙂 She is a very nice woman.
What a beautiful and generous surprise! Have fun playing with these new fibers.
It was a wonderful gift – just need a little extra time 🙂
Always! There’s never enough is there?