The subject of stashes (yarns, fabrics, books, fiber art tools and/or supplies) is a common topic of conversation among fiber artists. This year, more than most, we’re guessing the stashes out there were used (at least partially…), sorted through, organized, admired or donated due to the fact that we’ve all been spending more time at home than usual. This year and last, Sievers has had a class for weavers to specifically “bust the stash”, taught by Judie Yamamoto. During the last week in September, the four students in class were able to create new combinations with yarns from their stashes, including using these hand-dyed wools.
If the definition of stash is to hide away or store in a secret place, then we think the maples, beeches, oaks, dogwoods, birches and more have been stashing their best until now, when they too, are “busting” their secretly hidden colors. Just in these last few days they’ve really started to reveal themselves.
In regards to stash, the knitters who are here for the Open Knitting Studio and the Creative Knitting Retreat class with Sandy De Master and Mary Germain can tell you all about it!
P.S. This is an infinitesimal portion of knitters’ stash.
How NOT to reduce stash – PURCHASE a Fair Isle colorway and beginning knitting it into a hat. Thanks Sievers.
We hope it’s turning out well, MJ! It sure is tempting to add another one of the colors to make more!
Beautiful fall colors! Thanks so much Caroline! They were not this exciting in Little Sister Bay last weekend…
See you soon!
They’re really starting to shine! I’m guessing the next seven to ten days will be prime time. More to come! It will be great to see you again.
Lucy who attended Judy’s class told me all about it and showed me her woven monk’s belt piece from her stash, it was so nice! I really miss weaving, my eye sight is so bad, I can’t thread the heddles. Hello to all of you!
We miss you, Carol! I’m glad Lucy had a visit with you. We loved that she was using her hand dyed yarns in such a wonderful project. Take care, Carolyn
Your pictures bring such joy Caroline. Bill and I both looked at them, figured out a couple locations–and are looking forward to seeing them in person some day. Until then, we will appreciate the burst of color in Ohio—it too is beautiful (just not quite like the island). Happy fall!
Thanks, Rodna! I love that you’ve been able to determine the photo locations. We’ve heard from others in the Midwest that the colors are great where they are. Looks like it will be the same here! Take care, Carolyn
It was so nice to be back on the Island Wednesday, even if for only a few short hours. The colors were beautiful both outside and in the Sievers shop! Miss you all!
We’re so glad you came! What a treat to see both of you…we love surprise visits! Take care, Carolyn
Beautiful photos.
We miss the island…we did not make it up to the island this summer. So sad…..
Hi Aina,
It’s one of those years…glad that we can share a bit of the Island with you through the Sievers news! Take care,
Carolyn
Yarn stash is beautiful but nothing compares with God’s stash! Thanks for sharing JOY Carolyn…….. always love your pictures.
Each day is a gift.
Take care Sievers’ friends!
Hugs
Eileen
Hi Eileen…You are so right! Thank you and have a beautiful day! Carolyn, Ann and Cindra
I enjoy your emails and hope to take another class when I feel more comfortabe with travel. Many of the lovely photos in your emails cover the writing. Is there a trick to seeing all the writing? If so, I don’t know what it is. Please advise. Thank you. Judy
Thank you, Judy. We will look forward to having you back for class when the time is right. I have heard from others that the photos can cover the writing. I think it only happens on phones or small screens. When the periodic computer updates happen, it sometimes reverts back to something we’ve fixed in the past, like the issue you’re mentioning. I’ll check in with our web pro. Thanks for letting us know. Take care, Carolyn