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Log Cabin Pattern with Painted Yarn

A free pattern which uses a painted warp in log cabin.

Midnight Lagoon—Painting a Gradient Directly on the Warp

This is the first time I’ve done Midnight Lagoon as a painted warp. I started by winding warps in 5/2 Tencel™, 8/2 Tencel™, and ringspun cotton. Then I mixed up five colors from the palette—the three main colors plus two intermediary blends—to make a smoother transition.

Results from the Recent Weaving Indiana Workshop

I painted two demo warps during the Weaving Indiana August 2025 Painted Warp workshop. Watch me wash it out and see the final results!

Creating Exclusive Hand-Painted Warps from the Fridge!

A peek inside the dye studio as I transform leftover dyes into one-of-a-kind warps you’ll only find in the Limited Edition collection. This process is pure play, a little chaotic, and one of my favorite ways to create something unexpected.

Real Weavers, Real Results: Product Tester Showcase

Back in April, I put out a call for product testers to try the Swirling Snowflake 4-Shaft Weaving Kit—a hand-dyed yarn and pattern combo I’d been excited to share. I asked folks to apply if they were willing to weave with it, document their experience, and give honest feedback.

Creating One-Of-A-Kind Weaving Warps and Skeins with Leftover Dyes

I mixed together a bunch of random leftover dyes, and demo creating a one-of-a-kind colorway run. It's a great way to use up random quantities of dye!

Turned Taqueté FREE Weaving Pattern

Despite its complex appearance, once you figure out how to set up the warp blocks, this pattern is a quick and easy weave!

Finding Purpose Through Color and Fiber

From floor looms to fiber circles, weaving has been a thread of healing, curiosity, and connection in my life. Starting Shiny Dime Fibers wasn’t just about yarn — it was about creating a space for color, creativity, and community. Want to know how it all began?