Category Archives: fiber

Some Things Change, yet Some Things Remain the Same.

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Sacred Teachings

I’ve made a conscious choice to change the name of my business.  The name of my blog is Divinely Twisted, and that shall remain the same, but, for business purposes, my business, will be Kate Asher.  I design, create, build- … Continue reading →

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The Nanaimo Night Market

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Sacred Teachings

Nanaimo Evening Market mini poster (3) Nanaimo is opening up a Night Market in Diana Krall Square.  This is exciting for me, as it’s close to my home, within walking distance actually, and I can bring my goods there for … Continue reading →

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A Spinning Class

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Sacred Teachings

On Saturday, March the 1st, I am running another class.  For all of those who would like to spin this is a great opportunity to learn the basics, and if you are considering the purchase of a wheel, this is … Continue reading →

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A basketful of Woolens

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

I have been busy lately, knitting cowls and shawls, hats and mitts, and otherwise getting ready for the big Cowichan Fiber Festival. I’m really excited about it. I have also been plugging away at my coat, and am currently looking … Continue reading →

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Carding the Wool

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

I have the wool divided up and carded into 1 ounce batts, and there are 70 of them.  I’ve worked hard to make them look good, and now I’m carding them by the half ounce until it’s beautiful, soft and … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Colour

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

I have been working on my coat project again, so yesterday and today has been spent dyeing 4 pounds of fleece in a big giant  pot.  It’s so big I can’t lift it at all when it’s full and I … Continue reading →

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Going Inward

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

I’ve been quiet lately, and keeping to myself.  Pondering things and dealing with things that needed to be taken care of.  Any free time I’ve had, I’ve spent knitting.  So rather than telling you what I’ve been doing, I thought I would … Continue reading →

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Latest little projects

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

I finally finished the silk and merino mix and have started knitting it up.   So without further adieu I bring you, the beginning of the Mermaid’s Tale scarf for the fabulous fedora. You can see there are beads knitted … Continue reading →

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The Mermaid’s Tale

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

So this is it, my silky, merino mix that I purchased from Leola’s.  The skein is Navajo plied, so there’s three strands of wool in there and it’s still thin.  So far, out of the 50 grams of fleece I … Continue reading →

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My trip to Hogwarts

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

We have dubbed my friend’s place Hogwart’s and that is where I spent a four day weekend enjoying a little peace and quiet out in the country.  I spent a little time spinning, the idea was to spend a lot … Continue reading →

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