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New Location!!

Announcing Firebrunette Knits at American Maid
Starting in December 2014 I will be teaching classes at the fabulous American Maid building in the Riverside district of Wichita.
I think I'm in love. Firebrunette Knits classes, anyone?? Coming after the closing of Twist. #wichita #riverside #firebrunetteknits
Located at 1717 Briggs St this fabulous old building is perfect for our creative journeys with fiber.
I am really excited to have a space to teach classes & spread the love of fiber-y things.
I will be filling the calendar with classes for the New Year, 2015.
For now, head over to Facebook & Like the Firebrunette Knits page to keep up to date, join the Firebrunette Knits group on Ravelry as well. I will also do my best to keep the blog up to date with news & announcements.
Fill out the Contact Form to make sure you are kept in the know:

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New Sweater Class at Twist!!

I am excited about teaching this class. There are so many great patterns in this book!

The Basic Seamed Sweater Class is designed to be a first sweater done in pieces. You’ll knit the front, back, and sleeves, then learn to seam them. This class is great for intermediate to advanced knitters who have yet to conquer the sweater. It’s also good for people who have done sweaters, but would like to polish up their finishing skills, or do something a little different. You’ll be choosing a sweater suitable for your skill level from the book, Norah Gaughan Volume 12, which contains several unique and lovely designs.

There will be a consultation session first, during which you will decide on your sweater pattern, size, and yarn. The class is $65, not including the book, which is $14.95, nor the sweater materials.

The consultation will be on Saturday, October 5th, from 12:30 – 1:30 PM.

Then the class will meet every other Saturday: 10/26, 11/02, 11/16, 11/30, and 12/14.

For more information, see the online registration page.

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Alina Shea Creations Update!!

September 6, 2013 by shaylamyst
September 6, 2013, a photo by shaylamyst on Flickr.

I L.O.V.E. ASC yarns & herbal remedies!!
Beautiful, long lasting dyes on some of the most awe inspiring bases I have ever worked with.
Small business run by a very talented lady!
You cannot go wrong purchasing from her shop, for yourself, for a friend, for a swap, for gifts!!
Head on over:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlinaSheaCreations

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Alina Shea Creations Update!!

September 6, 2013 by shaylamyst
September 6, 2013, a photo by shaylamyst on Flickr.

I L.O.V.E. ASC yarns & herbal remedies!!
Beautiful, long lasting dyes on some of the most awe inspiring bases I have ever worked with.
Small business run by a very talented lady!
You cannot go wrong purchasing from her shop, for yourself, for a friend, for a swap, for gifts!!
Head on over:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlinaSheaCreations

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Love of Color Swap 2013

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Love of Color Swap 2013, a set on Flickr.

I have had so much fun doing this swap!!
I received part of the final package, minus the Big Gift, today & it’s so freakin’ awesome!
A new spindle painted with a Lily from Yorkieslave (you can find her shop on Etsy), beautiful Smooshy Sheep yarn from Alina Shea Creations, also on Etsy, some whole bean coffee from Treecity Coffee along with a mug…love mugs!
Lush Lacquer!! Also on Etsy.
I am so, so, so spoiled!!
Thank you, Amanda, aka adoll127!!

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Guitar String Beader Tutorial

I am putting this a few places for easy reference…
Okay, so tonight I started a shawl with beads and I am using the guitar string method and I must say I think it’s brilliant.
Here, let me show you…
First I took a 6” piece of thin acoustic slinky guitar string that just so happened to be on my table next to me from Josh playing & adjusting his guitars the other night.
Second I bent one end about an inch up, all the way over 180 degrees.
Then I strung beads on the other still straight end. I was able to get about 90 8/0 beads on the wire.
Finally I took an eraser from a pencil and slid it as a stopper on the straight end. I did bend that end but now I am thinking I should have left it straight for taking off the eraser & reloading beads.

To use:

  • Once the beads are on, you knit to the stitch that needs the bead.
  • Hook the stitch with the bent crook of guitar string & remove from needle, move a bead up on to the 2 pieces of string and off on to the stitch. It’s much easier to move the bead than pull with the guitar string.
  • Put the stitch back on the left needle and knit the stitch.
  • Using the bent end of the guitar string, hang from your knitting so it’s right at hand.

VOILA!!!

Here is a photo collage to help.
Guitar String Beader Tutorial