Tag Archives: creativity

Last Call for Holiday Orders

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Carrie

A friendly reminder for those shopping for gifts for friends and family…  The last day for ordering from the Tangled Strands Etsy shop in time for Christmas delivery is this Thursday, December 17. The shop will be on vacation during … Continue reading →

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Drape-front Cardigan – Knitting and Knitting and Knitting and…

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Carrie

It’s been forever and a sweater ago since I told you about my design inspiration for a drape-front cardigan.  Why haven’t you heard much about it since then?  Well, let’s just say that cabled sweaters, new shop items, and lace … Continue reading →

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Shop Update – Tote Bags

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Carrie

If you’ve been keeping up with the latest things happening with the Tangled Strands Etsy shop, you may have seen the new tote bags already.  If not, no worries, I’ll give you the grand tour of the new listings. Recently … Continue reading →

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Shop Update – Stitch Marker Sets

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Carrie

The Tangled Strands Etsy shop has new stitch marker sets in stock!  Our bestseller stitch marker set is the blue flowers ceramic bead, so I’ve been keeping an eye out for similar beads in different colors. For your knitting pleasure, … Continue reading →

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Shop Update – Project Bags

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Carrie

We are now well into November, and you know what that means right?  Right.  You should be making your holiday wish lists and gift buying plans!  To help with that, I’ve been sewing and making up a storm to get … Continue reading →

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Fiber Fusion Northwest

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Carrie

‘Tis the season for fiber festivals and craft fairs.  This is my favorite time of year.  The summer heat starts to break, the rains start up again, the leaves start to turn, the wool sweaters, hats, and shawls come out … Continue reading →

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Spinning for a Sweater – Plying and the Finished Yarn

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Carrie

Plying those 12 bobbins of singles was quick (ish) work.  In one industrious evening, staying up late to cross the finish line, I plied everything up into two large hanks of yarn.  I was too excited about how it was … Continue reading →

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Spinning: Fractal BFL/Tussah Silk

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Carrie

I just realized that I forgot to show you this little spinning adventure.  I’m absolutely shocked that it slipped through, since I am so excited with how it turned out.  I blame the distraction on the adventures that have popped … Continue reading →

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Drape-front Cardigan – Inspiration and Design

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Carrie

The design bug hit me again.  Hard.  And once again, the inspiration came from a piece that was already in my closet.  It is a cardigan I already love, but wish was just a bit warmer.  Why mess with a … Continue reading →

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Pi Shawl Finish

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Carrie

I finally have blocked and styled photos of the finished half pi shawl for you.  You had given up on seeing it finished, hadn’t you?  All in good time, my friends.  If you recall, that last round of finishitis included … Continue reading →

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