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Local Hand Spinner Shares Her Wisdom with the ōSHen Knits & Fibres Community

Local Hand Spinner Shares Her Wisdom with the ō...

Vanessa Fleming

A couple of months after Astoria’s quilt shop, which previously sold yarn, closed its retail space to focus on sewing machine repairs, Lynne visited our shop in search of a...

Local Hand Spinner Shares Her Wisdom with the ō...

Vanessa Fleming

A couple of months after Astoria’s quilt shop, which previously sold yarn, closed its retail space to focus on sewing machine repairs, Lynne visited our shop in search of a...

The Importance of Swatching

The Importance of Swatching

Vanessa Fleming

  “Why bother?” This is a common response from many of my fellow fiber enthusiasts when the topic of swatching arises. They often question, “What’s the point if I’m not...

The Importance of Swatching

Vanessa Fleming

  “Why bother?” This is a common response from many of my fellow fiber enthusiasts when the topic of swatching arises. They often question, “What’s the point if I’m not...

Merging Passions: A Journey Through Yarn Dyeing and Knitwear Design

Merging Passions: A Journey Through Yarn Dyeing...

Vanessa Fleming

It has been quite a journey since I began my adventure with yarn dyeing, aiming to blend my two passions into one cohesive craft. I launched my fiber arts business...

Merging Passions: A Journey Through Yarn Dyeing...

Vanessa Fleming

It has been quite a journey since I began my adventure with yarn dyeing, aiming to blend my two passions into one cohesive craft. I launched my fiber arts business...