Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Fair Dyeing Class

I have just returned from The New York Sheep and Wool Fair at Rhinebeck where I taught a one day workshop in dyeing to a great group of people from near and far. We did have some interesting challenges with wind (gusts up to 40 mph) knocking over the tent heater and one of the work tables. But we (the students and I) persevered and I know they went home pleased and more knowledgeable than when the morning started. My thanks to Kathy and Steve Elkins from Webs who sponsored the class, and to Pam Art, from Storey Publishing, who assisted and also sponsored my book signing (Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece) in conjunction with the bookseller Merritt Book Store. Three other Storey authors; Eddie Eckman, Judith Durant and Melissa Morgan Oakes were also signing their new books. See pictures below.

As well as continuing to teach dyeing at Webs, I am planning a workshop on Dyeing at a location in Greenfield for this January. It will probably be a two day affair over a weekend and limited to 8-10 students. Details to follow.

AND THE WINNER IS ....

AND THE WINNER IS …….. JENNIFER. Please contact me so I can send you your choice of yarn. My e mail address is kangaroodyer@kangarooder.com or kangaroodyer@comcast.net. Be sure to include your full name and address. Thanks to all who left messages. I will be doing this again so stay in the habit of visiting and commenting.

Please visit my web site (www.kangaroodyer.com) and Etsy site http://www.etsy.com/shop/kangaroodyer and check out the AUGUST SALE EVENT

Sandy's Shawl

This is a picture sent in by Sandy of a beautiful shawl with the accompanying details.

Shawl/Scarf knit with Kangaroo Dyer Sock Yarn and Indian Summer Shawl pattern both purchased at Webs (http://www.yarn.com/) ~ so quick and easy to knit~~ Sandyhttp://wwwsandyknits.blogspot.com/.

Remember to sign in and leave a message to be included in this months drawing for a skein of yarn on August 1st.

Fiber Cooperative

Welcome to my friends – old and new. If youv’e arrived from the Fiber Cooperative and expected my Web Site, sign in and leave me a note to be eligible for the drawing. Everone who visits and leaves a note will be eligible for this month’s drawing. The first drawing will be on August 1 and will be for a skein of yarn of the winner’s choice from either the ‘sock or luxury yarn’ group. To get back to the website click http://www.kangaroodyer.com/ , to get to my Etsy Shop click http://www.etsy.com/shop/kangaroodyer , to get back to the Fiber Cooperative click http://thefibercooperative.com/.
Thanks for stopping by. Gail

Finished Shawl

From time to time I've been sent pictures of finished products which have astonished me. The way the yarn metamorphoses under talented people is inspiring to me and keeps my creative juices flowing. I have wondered how to showcase these efforts and this is my first attempt. Jennifer Weissman, shadystroll on Ravelry, sent me these pictures of a shawl she knit using my Poet Seat superwash Merino and silk yarn called ‘Down Under’ from a Ravelry pattern ‘Catenary’ created by Kiersten Brandt. Not only is her craftsmanship beautiful but her photography skills are also outstanding. She said, “what a lovely yarn, and what a beautiful colorway! I really enjoyed working with it and love the finished product…. the simplicity of the pattern works beautifully with a variegated yarn. And yes, the yarn is a dream to work with! So soft, and the colors were just lovely. I dropped everything else while working on this project because it was such a pleasure.”

I hope you agree that this is a good way to recognize the efforts of talented people and to share their work and joy. I hope to be doing more of this in the future. Please give me your feedback. Who knows, I might even figure out how to incorporate the pictures and the commentary so they are not stacked up on one another.

Best, Gail

Undyed Fibers

11 May 2010

For those of you who have been asking, or thinking of asking, I have added a section of undyed yarns in their natural state as I receive them. They are listed on my website www.kangaroodyer.com in the section titled ‘Books and More’.

I think I have resolved the S&H charge problems. In the U.S. shipping is by First Class Mail and is free for all yarn and silk products. Out of country charges are listed and any excess charges will be refunded but no additional charges will be incurred as long as International First Class is acceptible.

Life continues to be exciting. Next week I am teaching a two day workshop at Harrisville. I continue to work on my dyeing techniques by practicing and experimenting with my friends.

Gail

20 April 2010
Yarn and book sales have continued to be impressive. For those of you who might have missed them, here are two examples of the reviews I have been getting - Clara Parks’ Review in Knitters Review http://www.knittersreview.com/article_book.asp?article=/review/reading/100318_a.asp and Jimmy Beans book review http://deshiyoutube.com/video/dOk_J1s-S4o/Hand-Dyeing-Yarn-and-Fleece-Book-Review.html

Please note : Shipping Charges in the U.S. have been eliminated on my Etsy and Web Sites and will be refunded where I haven't been able to make the appropriate PayPal changes.

I am dyeing a DK weight Superwash Merino and Silk 50/50 which I will be adding to my shop in the very near future. I'll probable start with some old favorites before launching into new colorways. Your input would be helpful. Are their colorways you'd like to see in a DK weight? Let me know.

So little time, so much to do........