Yarn for Class!
Printer-friendly versionThis past Thursday I had lunch with Astrid Bear. If you haven't had the pleasure of meeting Astrid, she's witty, fun, friendly, and knows an astounding number of people from many different walks of life. You'd probably like her if you met her, she's just that kind of person.
Among the many hats Astrid wears in life, she's also an indie dyer, working under the name Damselfly Yarns. Her claim-to-fame at last year's Sock Summit was the infamously named featured colorway: "Clown Barf." It was absolutely the right name for the color, and it sold out within the first few days of the conference. She told me the name for her featured colorway for this year's Sock Summit and I'm not giving away any spoilers, but I can tell you my reaction: "I don't care what it looks like, I want it." It was that funny.
The purpose that brought us together for lunch was my procurement of yarn for an upcoming class at the John C. Campbell school: May 29th - June 4th. In the past I've always dyed yarn for my classes myself. My thinking was that I wanted beautiful hand-painted yarns for students to learn on, at a reasonable cost. Unfortunately, this often meant I'd end up dyeing yarn frantically the week before class, and sometimes blow drying skeins late at night.
This year, I farmed out the work to Astrid. She got a big order, I got gorgeous high-quality yarn dyed to the specifications I needed for class, and students got lower materials fees than if I'd bought retail. A deal full of win all the way around. Here's a teensy peek into the bag of warp, as a bit of a sneak preview. (You can see more of the colors on Astrid's blog, but if you're in the class, no calling "dibs" ;> )
After work on Thursdays is my night to do derby practice with PFM (Potential Fresh Meat, a Seattle skating club.)
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We practice at the Rat's Nest, which is the practice rink of the Rat City Rollergirls. For a roller-derby fan, it's a little like playing pick-up games of basketball on the practice court of the L.A. Lakers. As we were clearing out, the RCRGs started gearing up for their practice and it was all I could do not to go all fan girl and start gushing and asking for autographs.
I restrained myself and watched a few minutes of their warm-up. I loved their casual grace and athleticism on skates. It gives me something to strive for.
After my work-out I had sushi with Selah, which in addition to being alliterative, was a great way to end up the day.
Selah showed me a wedding dress that she'd just finished up. The bride was still there when I picked Selah up and she did wonderful twirls that we all enthused over. The gown's pattern? Selah's own creation, and something very inventive and unique. The other piece Selah showed me is a jacket she sewed from Laura Fry's handwoven fabric for Laura's entry into the upcoming ANWG fashion show. That was from a commercial pattern, but had been fitted to Laura and was stunning.
Selah is sadly, blogless (I'm working on her about that) so you'll just have to take my work for it that the work was lovely.
And as a follow-up to a previous post, Kai did indeed wear his shirt to school and do a show-and-tell segment about seeing his first roller derby bout. Apparently it went over well. I asked what he told the class about the game. He said: "Girls skate fast and hit each other!" He said it with glee, and has no concept that an all-girl game might be anything other than a completely valid sport. Have I told you how much I love this kid?
The community league I practice with on Tuesdays is starting up a kid's league. To Kai's delight it welcomes boys as well as girls. I've got him signed up already.
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Wish I could be back at JCCFS with you! I was in your first class there, and I continue to weave on the rigid heddle. I love it!
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It was such fun dyeing for this -- thank you again for the commission! I'd love to see pictures of any and all of the finished scarves.
My word, Kai is growing into one good-looking kid! You'll be fending the girls off with your mad Roller Derby skillz.
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Hmmm . . . I'm taking the Sheep to Shawl that same week this year (I was in your class last year). I may have to pop by and steal some yarn, uh, I mean, visit!
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JCCFS is my favorite place on earth!! I've taken 10 classes there, only one weaving - but I came home and bought a loom. I'm trying to convince my husband to go with me in November for ReCycle week. Have fun, I'll look for your classes in future catalogs.
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I will be in the class and I really want that dark purple one!!!! I can't belive how soon we will be there.
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When I was in my grade school I think,we were thought about this thing. It was part of one of our subjects and I found it really interesting. I think I made a coat out of those yarn. But it is amazing coz' the yarns are colorful. Good dye. :)
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