Thursday, September 17, 2009

Two Exciting Things

I had two new Etsy "conversations" waiting for me this morning. One was a notification that I was included in Sheepshape's Treasury. That's a collection of items with a common theme; hers is "Spinner's Paradise." Depending on how many people view the Treasury (as well as some other parameters I'm not sure about) it can be chosen for the "front page," which is what comes up when you go to etsy.com. I'm not entirely clear on all the details, but I do know that it's a desireable thing, according to Missy, who is the local Etsy expert, and publicity is good!

The other message was an invitation to submit samples for the Phat Fiber box. I managed to get one of the first ones that was put together some months back, and they have become a small phenomenon. It's a box of about 20 samples of fiber, stitch markers, patterns, yarn, and other assorted goodies. (My box had candied pecans in it, and although I'm not sure what that had to do with fiber, I wasn't complaining!) There's a mad rush to buy the boxes when they're released, and there's even a Phat Fiber group on Ravelry. When you get your own Rav group, you know you've arrived!

That means I really have to get cracking on the dyeing and photography. I ordered merino/bamboo yarn and roving a couple of days ago, and I'm looking forward to working with those because the blend takes the dye in a different way and comes out of the steamer in stunning shades. So I'm off to drink my bucket 'o coffee, then to dye!

3 comments:

Ida said...

Congratulations! That's fantastic news

Lucie Manette said...

Thanks so much for your comment on my blog...sorry it's taken me soooo long to respond.

I haven't read Wuthering Heights, but if and when I do, I'll probably review it on luciesallaboutbooksetc.blogspot.com...or you can just keep asking until I answer. I won't mind ;)

You are a fantastic knitter. I cannot fathom working on something as long as it must have taken to knit that shawl. Congratulations!

Lucie

Daniele said...

Congrats Lisa!