by Fiber Rhythm | Feb 17, 2022 | Archives, Update posts
Yarns developed from alternative fiber sources are becoming more available as their popularity grows. Let’s compare some production techniques, characteristics and uses of these yarns from uncommon plant and animal sources. Rayon and bast fibers Rayon is fiber made...
by Fiber Rhythm | Dec 3, 2021 | Archives, News, Update posts
Needle felting has surged in popularity with our clients, and supplies are going like hotcakes! Dry vs. Wet Felting Needle felting, also known as dry felting, uses a barbed needle to agitate fibers until they tangle and snag into a permanent bond. Wet felting,...
by Dawn Seymour | Nov 8, 2021 | Archives, News
The Fiber Rhythm Team is growing I’m pleased to announce three new Fiber Rhythm Team members! You will find Brian, Anne, and Jill in our Retail Show Room–each working a different shift. They all started with us in October and have been learning about all...
by Fiber Rhythm | Oct 28, 2021 | Archives, News, Update posts
Create handmade gifts quickly using craft kitsGive the gift of satisfaction by gifting a kit this holiday seasonTry a new craft before spending on extensive suppliesRefresh an old skillEnjoy the creative process without spending time to plan, measure, calculate, and...
by Fiber Rhythm | May 27, 2022 | Weaving
Located in the island country of New Zealand, Ashford Wheels & Looms is a world-leading manufacturer of weaving looms, spinning wheels and other textile equipment made from fine beech hardwood. As fiber artists look for fine tools that are beautiful to the eye,...
by Fiber Rhythm | Jul 27, 2020 | Knitting Machines, Update posts
Over the years as I have been collecting knitting machines and learning about the variety of machines that are out there, I’ve found a few reference sites that I return to again and again. As anyone who collects knitting machines knows, there are so many...
by Fiber Rhythm | May 31, 2019 | Weaving
Not as bad as it sounds! I’m having fun with this project. A customer shared a photo of a well-loved blanket with me in the hopes of getting a replica made. It had been woven many years before and was perfect for their preemie baby (now in her 20s). Soft and...
by Fiber Rhythm | Jan 29, 2018 | Archives
The Staff Pick Satchel was originally published as Fiber Rhythm Craft & Design’s contribution to the 2017 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 2 – 5, 2017 in Portland, Oregon Our apologies for the following oversight. The instructions for Knitting the gusset had an...
by Fiber Rhythm | Jul 9, 2017 | Archives
The Best Sellers Book Bag was originally published as Fiber Rhythm Craft & Design’s contribution to the 2017 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 2 – 5, 2017 in Portland, Oregon Our apologies for the following oversight. The instructions for crocheting the gusset...
by Fiber Rhythm | Sep 29, 2016 | Archives
We have a variety of used machines in the studio for members to use. The following machines / equipment are set up and ready to use: LK150 Studio 700 Brother Electroknit KH940 with Ribber and Garter Carriage Brother KH260 with Ribber Erlbacher Gearhart Speedster...