2019-04-05 18:22
The final post of our Special Edition of Ask Nancy is here!
Previous Posts in this Series:
Part 1 – Tension
Part 2 – Abrasion
So to wrap up, we’ll collect all the small bi… Read More
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2019-03-22 17:24
Our favorite weaving teacher, Nancy, has been dropping some important knowledge on Facebook. We are sharing the info here too so that it will be more permanent and searchable.
Previous Posts… Read More
2019-03-20 16:52
It’s here! Our new website is live and ready for shopping! We’re so excited to share this brand new site with you. We have been working hard to make it even easier to shop with… Read More
2019-03-18 11:00
Color matching yarn over the internet can be difficult. Everyone’s screen is color balanced differently and has different backlighting settings. Not to mention the fact that, even if… Read More
2019-03-15 15:34
We have a special series of Ask Nancy installments for you! Nancy has been sharing some valuable information on Facebook so we’re sharing it here as well where they will have more perm… Read More
2019-02-21 12:08
Now that I have all the yarn picked out and ready to go for my tapestry wall hanging that I’m making for my grandmother, it’s time to plan how I’m going to weave that yarn… Read More
2019-02-04 12:00
Hi everyone! This is Emily with The Woolery, I write this blog and our email newsletter so you hear from me a bit. I’m working on a personal project I want to detail on our blog.
This… Read More
2019-01-18 18:15
It’s time for our second Woolery Weave-Off to kick off!
We’re having a Weave-Off to celebrate how well our Bluegrass Mills 6/2 Cotton Yarn has been received. Weav… Read More
2018-12-21 13:00
We have a little heartwarming story to get you in the Christmas spirit today. The other day one of our Customer Service Specialists, Kelli, wasn’t having the best day ever. Dani, our C… Read More
2018-11-02 11:00
We’re starting something a little new, a project spotlight series! Every few weeks we’ll check in on the progress of a project and hear how things are going. The project we&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-10-31 13:55
Spotlight on Student Fiber Trends is a biennial exhibition of student’s work in the fiber arts from across the Southeast. It’s put on by the Southeast Fiber Alliance.
As SEFAA B… Read More
2018-10-17 14:32
We’re pleased to welcome Susan J. Foulkes to our blog for a special guest post! Susan is a weaver, instructor, and author.
Today, Susan shares some of the weaving inspiration… Read More
2018-09-07 11:00
The Woolery loves to give back to the fiber arts in as many ways as we can. We do this by contributing to charities, selling ethically sourced products, funding guild grants, and we’r… Read More
2018-08-16 11:30
Working with independent artist is one of our favorite parts of our business. Deb Essen of DJE Handwovens holds a special place in our hearts. Deb makes absolutely fantastic weaving kits for… Read More
2018-08-10 11:30
While Fall/Winter might be our favorite seasons (because of all the warm woolies!), we also love the Summer because it’s the perfect time to stock up on some new products. We have all… Read More
2018-07-02 13:35
It’s time to start thinking about your holiday gift crafting plans! We know it’s July, the temperature has been pretty consistently in the 90’s here in Kentucky. Just abou… Read More
2018-06-15 11:30
How has your Spring been going? We’re about to kick into Summer and we have been preparing by stocking up some fun new stuff!
Bluegrass Mills Silk Yarn
We are so excited to h… Read More
2018-06-01 12:00
We’re getting into the tail end of Spring here which means we’re about to enter full Summer mode. A lot of us and probably you will be taking Summer trips. It seemed like a grea… Read More
2018-05-10 12:00
One of our favorite festivals of the year is approaching fast! The Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival will be May 19th and 20th at the Masterson Station Park in Lexington, KY. The festival h… Read More
2018-05-04 12:30
What an adventure! We are pleased to present the winners of the first Woolery Weave-Off! Inundated with over 75 amazingly beautiful, diverse towels, we struggled to keep judging deadlines, a… Read More
2018-04-23 17:50
As I write this blog entry, it occurs to me that every day, everywhere, we are surrounded by bad news. Wars. Fiscal crises. Crippling poverty. Water accessibility. Hunger. It is a tumultuous… Read More
2018-04-13 12:00
Here in Kentucky we’ve been having some winter weather stay a bit past its welcome, but it seems like Spring is finally starting to settle in. With all the nice sunny days ahead we th… Read More
2018-03-30 12:00
We love weaving selvedge! What’s weaving selvedge you ask? It’s the leftover bits they cut off of the ends of commercially woven fabric. They were just getting thrown away, but… Read More
2018-03-15 12:00
It’s been an exciting month so far at The Woolery, we have all kinds of awesome new stuff to share with you. Let’s get right to the goods!
Calico Farm Stone Drop Spindle
Y… Read More
2018-02-22 13:34
We like to offer a weaving retreat in beautiful historic Berea, Kentucky twice a year. It’s a make & take experience taught by our veteran weaving instructor, Nancy Reid. She… Read More
2018-02-14 13:00
Part of the fun of working with wool is that there are so many unique varieties of sheep. Wool from different breeds work better for different projects and having a choice is fun! In order… Read More
2018-01-25 14:15
It’s a new year and that means it’s time for… new stuff! We’re always getting fun new items here, but there is something extra fun about getting new things while we… Read More
2018-01-18 14:30
We have a very topical Ask Nancy post this month if you’re thinking of participating in our Woolery Weave-Off!
Question:
I have just ordered a bunch of the Bluegrass Mills 6/2 Cotton Y… Read More
2018-01-08 01:55
Angora Rabbit Shearing Demonstration
January 13th
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Come see an angora rabbit shearing! This is a free event at The Woolery. Open to anyone with an interest… Read More
2018-01-03 16:04
The Woolery is excited to announce our very first Woolery Weave-Off!
We’re having a Weave-Off to celebrate how well our Bluegrass Mills 6/2 Cotton Yarn has been received. Weave… Read More
2017-12-21 14:00
You probably already know this, but we have some talented people working here at The Woolery. Not only are they talented, they’re generous too! So many of our team members have made be… Read More
2017-12-14 13:38
We love the holiday season, aside from it finally being cold enough to wear all our woolies, it’s so great to spend time with family and friends. And while we visit with our loved one… Read More
2017-12-07 16:00
It’s still the beginning of December but we’ve already got lots of really fun new items to share with you this month! Also, we’re getting close to a lot of our Christmas Sh… Read More
2017-11-21 14:30
We love this time of year, the leaves are changing and we are all anticipating eating some delicious food for Thanksgiving. Some of us here at Team Woolery are impressive chefs so we’… Read More
2017-11-07 14:00
We’re starting something new on the blog, every month we’re going to give you a run down of some of our favorite new products! We are always getting so many new items that it&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-11-01 14:00
We haven’t heard from our resident expert, Nancy Reid in a bit. We’re happy to report that Ask Nancy is back!
Got weaving problems? Stumped by your spinning? Nancy will ans… Read More
2017-10-24 14:00
Fall is here and that means, Pumpkin Spice everything! We’re adding some pumpkin to our weaving with this Pumpkin Zoom Loom project! The Schacht Zoom Loom is a great way to get starte… Read More
2017-10-17 13:00
We aren’t just fiber fans here at The Woolery, we’re sports fans too! We love tailgating to support our favorite teams. And you can’t really tailgate without having some… Read More
2017-10-11 12:30
That’s right, this Friday, October 13th our First Fiber Gift of Christmas is coming to an email inbox near you!
If you don’t know what The 12 Fiber Gifts of Christmas are, it&rs&helli…Read More
2017-10-04 13:45
We get to work with so many amazing and inspiring creators here at The Woolery. Vilasinee Bunnag is one of the co-creators of the Loome. We recently started to carry some of the Loome tools… Read More
2017-09-26 07:00
A monster of a spinning week returns this October 2-8, 2017, as spinners throughout the globe come together to see how much yarn they can spin! The Woolery is pleased to sponsor this fun-fil… Read More
2017-08-15 08:00
Teaching kids a craft is a great way for them to practice fine motor skills, their ability to focus, and – most importantly – patience!
Give them a break from their scr… Read More
2017-07-18 07:00
It’s never too soon to start preparing for the holiday season, and today we’re rounding up some of our favorite small projects for felting and weaving holiday decor! Each one is… Read More
2017-06-13 07:00
Have you ever wondered what happens when you ply a commercially-spun yarn with handspun singles? This can be a fun, quick way to give new life to your handspun creations. Experimenting with… Read More
2017-05-23 13:32
Now that warmer weather is here, we’re on the lookout for fun ways to keep crafting this spring! Most crafters have a lot of leftover bits and bobs from previous projects taking u… Read More
2017-04-25 07:00
When your favorite garment has more holes than a slice of swiss cheese, do you toss it in the rag pile or trash can? Rips and tears near a seam are easy to repair invisibly, but a hole… Read More
2017-04-11 07:00
We’re pleased to welcome Liz Gipson of Yarnworker.com to our blog for a special guest post! Liz is a weaver, instructor and author – you may recognize her from Weaving… Read More
2017-03-14 07:00
Happy National Craft Month! Although we believe in celebrating year-round, the start of spring seems like a great time to explore a new craft. Why not give rug hooking a try?
Rug hooking is… Read More
2017-02-21 09:30
Gradient yarns are hard to pass up, and we’ve created a free step-by-step guide which demonstrates how you can use any two colors of fiber to blend your very own set of gradient batts… Read More
2017-01-24 07:00
Got weaving problems? Stumped by your spinning? Our resident expert Nancy Reid will answer all of your burning questions in this new regular feature! Previously only available on our ne… Read More
2017-01-17 06:00
Need a quick weaving project for on-the-go? Searching for a fun & fast project to chase the winter blues away? We have a new blog section dedicated to sharing free project… Read More
2017-01-10 06:00
A new year is full of possibilities! If one of your 2017 resolutions is to learn how to weave, or to pull your loom out of the closet and rediscover this craft, we’ve created a free gu… Read More
2016-12-20 07:00
It’s our final blog post of 2016 and we’re saving the best for last: on today’s post, Nancy sprinkles in a little baking knowledge while answering an interesting quest… Read More
2016-12-13 06:00
It’s down to the wire: Christmas is right around the corner, and you have finished or nearly finished your handmade gifts. The problem? You aren’t 100% satisfied with how it look… Read More
2016-12-06 06:00
The holiday season is a wonderful time to use your fiber arts skills to help those in need. As temperatures drop in many parts of the country, warm winter woolens can be in high demand… Read More
2016-11-22 07:00
Congratulation to Erin R., you are the lucky winner for our special blog giveaway this month! We will be in touch with you shortly to arrange for the delivery of your prize, a copy of J… Read More
2016-11-15 07:00
We’re pleased to welcome spinner, author, and instructor Jillian Moreno back to the Woolery blog (click here if you missed her excellent post about spinning tussah silk for embroidery)… Read More
2016-11-08 07:00
Got weaving problems? Stumped by your spinning? Our resident expert Nancy Reid will answer all of your burning questions in this new regular feature! Previously only available on our ne… Read More
2016-10-25 07:00
Warping the Schacht Cricket Loom utilizes a technique called “direct warping,” this means that you are measuring your warp directly on your loom. On today’s blog, we’… Read More
2016-10-18 07:00
Got weaving problems? Stumped by your spinning? Our resident expert Nancy Reid will answer all of your burning questions in this new regular feature! Previously only available on our ne… Read More
2016-10-11 07:00
At 11:59 PM this past Sunday, Spinzilla drew to a close. While we await the results to see who won this year’s Golden Niddy Noddy, we’d like to congratulate ALL spinners who… Read More
2016-09-20 07:00
The beautifully-made portable weaving looms from Purl & Loop have arrived at the Woolery! We’re pleased to introduce the Swatch Maker 3 in 1 Portable with optio… Read More
2016-09-13 07:00
Got weaving problems? Stumped by your spinning? Our resident expert Nancy Reid will answer all of your burning questions in this new regular feature! Previously only available on our ne… Read More
2016-09-06 13:40
It’s that time of year when friends, family, and sometimes even acquaintances might start hinting that they would like (or perhaps even expect) a handmade gift under the tree. Sure, th… Read More
2016-08-23 07:00
Whether you’ve just purchased your first spinning wheel or have a growing collection, routine maintenance is key to enjoying a lifetime of spinning. Cleaning and caring for your wheel… Read More
2016-08-16 07:00
Nancy with Barry Schacht in the Woolery Booth at Convergence 2016
Got weaving problems? Stumped by your spinning? Our resident expert Nancy Reid will answer all of your burning question… Read More
2016-08-09 08:00
Chances are, you have probably amassed a lot of supplies if you’ve been spinning, weaving, knitting, hooking, or doing anything crafty for a few years. How do you keep it all… Read More
2016-07-26 08:00
If you follow us on any of our social media channels, you have probably noticed that we’ve been packing up our inventory in preparation for this month’s move to a bigger, better… Read More
2016-07-18 08:00
Your hands work hard, and you rely on them for a lot of things in your life, such as taking care of your family, friends, and even pets. Besides everyday activities and household chores, you… Read More
2016-07-12 08:00
Got weaving problems? Stumped by your spinning? Our resident expert Nancy Reid will answer all of your burning questions in this new regular feature! Previously only available on our ne… Read More
2016-06-21 08:00
We have lots of exciting news coming down the pike, and our recent trip to the Summer TNNA (The National Needlearts Association) Trade Show is the perfect opportunity to give you a snea… Read More
2016-06-14 08:00
Got weaving problems? Stumped by your spinning? Our resident expert Nancy Reid will answer all of your burning questions in this new regular feature! Previously only available on our ne… Read More
2016-06-07 08:00
We all have leftover bits of handspun singles or yarn from weaving, knitting and crochet project. Put those little bits and bobs to work by using them to experiment with color schemes y… Read More
2016-05-24 10:00
Got weaving problems? Stumped by your spinning? Our resident expert Nancy Reid will answer all of your burning questions in this new regular feature! Previously only available on our ne… Read More
2016-05-17 08:00
Sometimes, starting a new project requires a little bit of planning. Mood boards are a fantastic way to organize your inspiration, and in the process you might think of a creative approach t… Read More
2016-05-10 08:00
Last month’s first-ever Ply Away retreat in Kansas City was an exciting adventure for Team Woolery! Perri, Taevia, Jesse and Lacy loaded up a truck with all kind of spinning wheels, fi… Read More
2016-04-26 08:00
Benjamin Krudwig is a crochet and knitwear designer from Colorado who also spends much of his time spinning and weaving. Benjamin is the founder and co-owner ofBenjamin Krudwig Fiber Ar… Read More
2016-04-19 08:00
Coloring isn’t just for kids! Adults are revisiting this favorite childhood activity as a way to reconnect with their creativity, and it’s also a great exercise for crafters that… Read More
2016-04-12 08:00
Got weaving problems? Stumped by your spinning? Our resident expert Nancy will answer all of your burning questions in this new regular feature! Previously only available on our newslet… Read More
2016-03-22 08:00
One of our customers recently shared her dye experiments using Hopi red dye amaranth seeds purchased from our shop. Now is the perfect time of year to plant your seeds for a dyers’ gar… Read More
2016-03-08 08:00
A good wool wash is worth its weight in gold for both spinners and dyers, and Namaste Farms’ Wash and Dye is one of the best ones out there: not only does it clean and condition f… Read More
2016-02-23 14:30
This spring, we’re excited to sponsor (and attend!) the first-ever Ply Away Retreat in Kansas City, Missouri. As you may have guessed by the name, this retreat is being put on by the f… Read More
2016-02-09 14:02
On today’s post, we’re pleased to share an interview with Syne Mitchell, author of one of our favorite new books here at the Woolery, Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom. In addit… Read More
2016-01-26 08:00
We love sharing the stories behind the unique products we’ve sourced from skilled artisans and innovative makers; last fall, Claudia Chase shared the story of how Mirrix Looms came to… Read More
2016-01-12 08:00
The American textile industry has a long history of boom and bust cycles since the first mills were set up along the waterways of the east coast in the early years of the industrial revoluti… Read More
2015-12-15 08:00
As many of you know, we proudly support True Vineyard Ministries’ mission of providing economic based and sustainable solutions to see poverty diminished in the lives of marginalized R… Read More
2015-12-08 08:00
As our gift to you this holiday season, please enjoy this free PDF card weaving pattern, Sugar Pines by Jane Patrick! This is a fun & festive project which can be used as a sash, ti… Read More
2015-11-24 15:09
On today’s post, we’d like to share some great gift ideas to knit, crochet, or weave this holiday season. Handmade gifts are a heartfelt way to show someone you care, and th… Read More
2015-11-10 08:00
We love sharing the stories behind the unique products we’ve sourced from skilled artisans and innovative makers; recently we were able to interview Maria from the Black Dog Fiber Stud… Read More
2015-10-20 08:00
This week’s guest post is by none other than Jacey Boggs Faulker, editor of PLY Magazine. She has spent the last decade falling in love with fiber, writing a book (Spin Art, Inter… Read More
2015-10-06 08:00
We love sharing the stories behind the unique products we’ve sourced from skilled artisans and innovative makers; today, Claudia Chase from Mirrix Looms shares the story of how Mirrix… Read More
2015-09-22 13:09
We love sharing the stories behind the unique products we’ve sourced from skilled artisans and makers; one of our most recent additions is handcrafted Yarn Bowls from woodwor… Read More
2015-09-08 14:13
With Spinzilla just around the corner and cooler temperatures on their way, we’ve got spinning on the brain! Team Woolery is already full for this year’s Spinzilla event, which t… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I’m fairly new to embroidery and spinning fine yarns has never been high on my list of fun until I found my reason – to embroider with it. The combination of embroidery… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This March, we’re experiencing some serious silk madness here at the Woolery! When most people think luxury, they think of silk. It’s soft and smooth, adding a sig… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
We’re pleased to welcome accomplished weaver Laura Fry as our first guest blogger on The Woolery Blog! In this regular series, we’ll be introducing you to some of the best and br… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Later this month, the Woolery will be heading to the Fiber Frenzy Retreat in Lexington, KY (February 21-23) ! We’re excited for this fiber-tastic event – it’s a great way t… Read More
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