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The Farmers Market Meets the For You Page

The Farmers Market Meets the For You Page

There’s nothing like the farmers market for a yarn dyer. The squishes, the gasps, the “oh my gosh this is MY color” moments are where the magic happens. But in...

The Farmers Market Meets the For You Page

There’s nothing like the farmers market for a yarn dyer. The squishes, the gasps, the “oh my gosh this is MY color” moments are where the magic happens. But in...

Forty. Flipping. Years.

Forty. Flipping. Years.

Turning 40 made me take a long, squinty look at my life — and I realized I was ready to stop shrinking. I’ve spent decades coloring hair and reading knitting...

Forty. Flipping. Years.

Turning 40 made me take a long, squinty look at my life — and I realized I was ready to stop shrinking. I’ve spent decades coloring hair and reading knitting...

The Magic of Craft Shows: A Day in My Life as a Fiber Artist

The Magic of Craft Shows: A Day in My Life as a...

I’ve learned over time that I’m not for everyone, and that’s something I’m more than okay with. I’m here for my people, the die-hard yarn lovers who know the thrill...

The Magic of Craft Shows: A Day in My Life as a...

I’ve learned over time that I’m not for everyone, and that’s something I’m more than okay with. I’m here for my people, the die-hard yarn lovers who know the thrill...

The Dye That Wouldn't Quit: A Colorful Tale of Wool, Woe, and Way Too Much Black

The Dye That Wouldn't Quit: A Colorful Tale of ...

Ever pulled your yarn out of the dye bath only to find the water still partying like nothing happened? Welcome to The Dye That Wouldn’t Quit—a tale of stubborn pigments,...

The Dye That Wouldn't Quit: A Colorful Tale of ...

Ever pulled your yarn out of the dye bath only to find the water still partying like nothing happened? Welcome to The Dye That Wouldn’t Quit—a tale of stubborn pigments,...

From Hair Dye to Yarn Dye: A Colorful Journey Begins

From Hair Dye to Yarn Dye: A Colorful Journey B...

Meet Samantha!Hi, I’m the colorful chaos behind Quirky Spools. After 20 years of crafting color in the world of hairdressing, I swapped my tubes of color for yarn—and haven’t looked...

From Hair Dye to Yarn Dye: A Colorful Journey B...

Meet Samantha!Hi, I’m the colorful chaos behind Quirky Spools. After 20 years of crafting color in the world of hairdressing, I swapped my tubes of color for yarn—and haven’t looked...