August at Fiber Pearls
Good day, friends! Wow! Does time ever fly by? Here we are in August already, quickly moving toward the end of summer and, before we know it, into fall—the perfect time to start thinking seriously about Christmas gifts. As many spinners know, Tour de Fleece 2026 took place in July. This international spinning event...
Celebrating Summer with a New Shop Assistant and Studio Update
Hello, friends! Welcome, and thank you for stopping by Fiber Pearls. Before I share what's been happening in the studio, I'd like to introduce Pearl. Also known as Princess Powder Puff Pearl, she joined my household a little over five weeks ago. Pearl quickly settled into her role as studio supervisor, though she...
From Fiber to Skein: The Making of a Handspun Yarn
Back in 2010, during a brief time when I was co-owner of a knitting shop, a simple flyer from a local sheep farmer posted on the shop bulletin board changed the direction of my creative life. It was for a workshop on dyeing fiber and spinning yarn. I signed up right away and spent a wonderful weekend with like-minded...