Tactile: A Fiber Arts Studio

Sept. 19th Update: Organics!

This week’s update is all about organic fibers and yarns. For the spinners in the group we are offering organic merino top and organic cotton sliver. The organic cotton sliver is from Sally Fox who grows the cotton here in California and is working on breeding colored cottons.

If you are more interested in yarns, we have a sport wt. organic merino yarn and a worsted wt. organic cotton yarn. I used the cotton yarn to make the ‘Baby Soft Cardigan’ from Knitter’s Book of Yarn (Rav page here ). It’s wonderful to work with.

 

Alpaca! September 5th Store Update

Alpaca!  This week we are offer alpaca spinning fibers and yarns.  So soft and luscious and warm.  Even though I live in a mild climate, I am always trying to work alpaca into my spinning and knitting.  Alpaca has wonderful drape.  Blend some alpaca with wool to add drape and warmth. 

A selection of naturally dyed and natural color (undyed) alpaca fiber including alpaca-silk blends.

A selection of alpaca yarns: Alpaca-Merino Worsted Weight, Superfine Alpaca Sport Weight, Alpaca Handspun.

We have also added some wonderful books on spinning and dyeing. 

Stop by the Tactile web store to see it all.