textile byways

Textile Byways: Intermission

A brief intermission in our schedule - sorry folks! We've had a technical difficulty and are a day behind. Though here is a picture of pretty Fall leaves to tie you over until tomorrow, when I wi...

Textile Byways: Following the Targhee Flock, Montana 2014

Welcome to Textile Byways! This new section of the blog chronicles travels, ours and others, associated with any and all aspects of textiles; from the making of them to the wearing of them. One com...
Fabric

Stitch Exchange: Something Fancy This Way Comes

On Friday, Fancy Tiger Crafts, located in Denver, Colorado, released their very first sewing pattern named the Sailor Top.  Tasa, Sarah, and I have been awaiting the pattern and were thrilled to s...

Stitch Exchange: Potluck Topper Tutorial!

Last week we received our fabric order from Cotton and Steel! We ordered their linen/cotton light weight canvas fabric in three lovely prints. This fabric is great for bags, pillows ...
Stitch Exchange

Stitch Exchange: Uptown Top Out of Wool Jersey

I have been sewing my fall wardrobe over the last few weeks and I am really excited with how it's developing!  This is our Uptown Top pattern sewn in a lovely wool jersey (also available as a do...

Gertie's New Sewing Book!

We got some exciting new books in this week! On top of the pile is Gertie's new book "Gertie Sews Vintage Casual". A follow up to her first book, "Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing," the focus...
knitting

Stitch Exchange: Interview with Gudrun Johnston

Our fourth and final designer interview for the upcoming year of our Pro-Verbial Club is with Gudrun Johnston! Gudrun is from the Shetland Islands, where her mother ran a knitwear design company c...

Stitch Exchange: Interview with Grace Anna Farrow

Our third designer interview for the upcoming year of our Pro-Verbial Club is with Grace Anna Farrow! You probably know Grace from her strong sense of geometry and the bold lines of her designs. S...

Stitch Exchange: Interview with Susanna IC!

Our second designer interview for the upcoming year of our Pro-Verbial Club is with Susanna IC!  Beginning her training as a visual artist and art historian, Susanna is now a prolific knitwear des...
Stitch Exchange

Stitch Exchange: Interview with Andrea Rangel

Hi everyone! As you probably know, our Pro-Verbial Yarn & Fiber Club is just starting out on its fifth year! Sign-ups are currently open, and we would love for you to join us. Click here to re...
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Stitch Exchange: Pro-Verbial Yarn & Fiber Club Year 5!

What a wonderful year it's been! This year in Pro-Verbial we've had four beautiful patterns, lots of marvelous yarn and fiber, and tons of knitting and spinning! We've seen lace, beads, beautiful...
dyeing

Up and Coming: Special Verb Colors for S&S!

In our last blog post about the upcoming Stephen & Steven Tour 2014, you got to see all the exclusive color ways that are arriving at the shop in time for Stephen and Steven's visit THIS WEEK...