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Life in these Pandemic Times
Life in these Pandemic Times

Hey friends! I hope if you are taking the time to read this, you are home and safe and healthy. What a weird time we are experiencing now! I think this pandemic has touched everyone’s life in some way, small or great, by now. I know my life is certainly very different right now and …

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HomeBrianna MercerMarch 31, 2020gardening, fishkeeping, personal life Comment
Lambing Mitts
Lambing Mitts

I love a great pair of fingerless mitts! My love for fingerless mitts began when my kids were little. Nothing is more frustrating than the buckle on an infant car seat when you have gloves on. When I was a new mom, trying to rip gloves off all while juggling …

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Finished Object, Brianna's PicksBrianna MercerMarch 11, 2020Finished Object, knitting, fingerless mitts Comments
Considering Colors: Spinning a Colorful, Marled Yarn
Considering Colors: Spinning a Colorful, Marled Yarn

A brand new roving just arrived in your mailbox … what do you do first? I’m pretty sure we all give it a good pet and squish and revel in its beauty just as it comes. I mean after you’ve done that. There is no wrong answer. An answer I’ve heard repeatedly …

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Tutorials, Most PopularBrianna MercerFebruary 26, 2020Tutorial, colorwork Comment
Spinolution Pollywog: An Honest Review
Spinolution Pollywog: An Honest Review

Shopping for a spinning wheel is HARD. Especially when it is your first wheel. Wheels are generally a fairly pricy item and can come with a wide variety of …

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Reviews, Brianna's PicksBrianna MercerFebruary 12, 2020reviews Comments
2019 in Review
2019 in Review

Well it’s been a moment since I’ve posted. I do hope your holidays have gone well. It’s been hectic here so when downtime has been available, we’ve tried to take advantage of it. Since we are nearing the new year, it’s a good time to…

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ReviewsBrianna MercerDecember 30, 2019New Year, Finished Object, personal lifeComment
The Bariloche Hat
The Bariloche Hat

… Then like a bolt of inspirational lightning, Isis Savoretti posted her first design, the Bariloche Hat, in a FB group we are both in, Knit & Chat. We started chatting on Instagram and I agreed to test knit this, with the caveat that I needed …

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Finished ObjectBrianna MercerNovember 21, 2019fini, Bariloche Hat, knit hat, knittingComment
Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair in Review
Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair in Review

This 3 day fiber event has been going on for 26 years and takes place at the WNC Agricultural Center. SAFF has everything from …

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ReviewsBrianna MercerNovember 9, 2019SAFF, reviews Comments
The Bankhead Hat
The Bankhead Hat

I have hunted throughout my knitting career for a classic winter hat pattern that is great for everyone. In 2018, I FINALLY found it! Meet…

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Finished ObjectBrianna MercerOctober 23, 2019Bankhead Hat, finished object, knittingComment
Getting to Here: My Fiber Arts Journey
Getting to Here: My Fiber Arts Journey

Art has always been in my veins…

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Brianna's PicksBrianna MercerOctober 9, 2019Personal, My Story Comments
The Odyssey Shawl
The Odyssey Shawl

Here is my Odyssey Shawl, a free pattern by Joji Locatelli. Hand blended, hand spun and hand knit …

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Finished Object, Most PopularBrianna MercerSeptember 20, 2019finished object, shawl, Odyssey Shawl Comments
Deconstructing Rovings from Mottled to Methodical
Deconstructing Rovings from Mottled to Methodical

In the Spring of 2019, I was asked by a friend to contribute a piece to their silent auction to help them raise money for adopting a child. Joji Locatelli’s Odyssey Shawl had been in the back of my mind for a while …

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TutorialsBrianna MercerSeptember 20, 2019Odyssey Shawl, Tutorial, blending, drum carder Comment
Llady Llama Fiber Co. Roving Review
Llady Llama Fiber Co. Roving Review

Llady Llama Fiber Co. is the 2nd company I ever purchased roving from. They are a family team that started up in 2009 and is composed of …

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ReviewsBrianna MercerSeptember 19, 2019Llady Llama, reviews, roving, indie dyer Comments
Debouillet Sheep
Debouillet Sheep

I’d like to introduce you to the very first breed that I worked with from raw fleece, the Debouillet sheep. This breed jumped on my radar because I had been looking for and spinning wools that were…

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Breed Study, Most PopularBrianna MercerSeptember 17, 2019breed study, debouillet, sheep, wool Comments
 
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