Process

We are teachers and artists so we feel that showing how things are made is just as important as showing the finished pieces. These photos show raw materials and a few steps in the process we use to make our pieces. This collection includes growing and harvesting natural dye plants, simmering dye pots full of yarn, hand spinning, steps in sewing project bags, and creating covers for handmade sketchbooks
Fabric pieces for a bag, arranged on an ironing board, with an iron visible to the side.

Bag Process

Bags Process

Crafting process of printing wool motifs on blue fabric.

Books Process

Assorted handprinted fabrics featuring wool and grape motifs in multiple colors.

Books Process 2

Colorful yarn strands drying on an outdoor rack in the evening light.

Yarn Drying

A board filled with brightly colored curly wool fibers.

Weaving in Progress

Close-up view of a wooden spindle tightly wound with handspun yarn in shades of orange and red.

Spinning

Hands weaving multicolored wool on a wooden loom.

Spinning 2

Spinning wheel filled with multi-colored wool.

Spinning 3

A collection of themed pins displayed on a surface.

Pins

Hand-held display of knitting-themed pins.

Pins 2

A colorful blend of wool locks displayed artistically.

Locks

Yarns being dyed in a vat of indigo.

Indigo

Multiple dye vats with different colors in an outdoor setting.

Dye Vats

A vat of green dye with yarns immersed in it.

Dye Vat Green

Red dyed yarns submerged in a dye vat.

Dye Pot Red

Skeins of yarn in a pot of pink dye.

Dye Pot Pink

Vivid orange marigold flowers in various stages of bloom, some fresh and others beginning to wilt.

Dye Plants Marigold

Dried marigold flowers laid out on a metal grate, with a focus on their rich orange hues even in a dried state.

Dye Plants Dry

Small, bright yellow flowers with dark red centers, growing among wild grass.

Dye Plants Coreopsis

lush field scattered with vibrant orange and yellow wildflowers.

Dye Plants 4

Freshly picked orange wildflowers arranged on a white mesh tray.

Dye Plants 2

Bright yellow wildflowers blooming in a sunlit field

Dye Plants

Products

These photos show a sample of finished pieces that we make and sell at shows and venues throughout the Twin Cities metro and online. In this collection you’ll see hand-dyed and handspun yarn, embroidery threads, woven lock shawls, notions and project bags, needlefelting and weaving kits, and pun-filled pins.

A collection of four colorful pin badges with knitting and sheep-themed designs.

Pins

Two cross-stitch kits featuring cloud and rainbow designs, one large and one small, on wooden hoops.

Kits

A needle felting landscape showing a whimsical scene with a tree and a sheep, displayed in a small wooden hoop.

Kit 4

A wooden weaving loom with colorful woven bands, showcasing intricate patterns and designs.

Kit 3

A collection of intricately braided and woven colorful cords, displayed on a flat surface.

Kit 2

A close-up view of colorful handspun yarn with embedded letters spelling "SOAR" and adorned with feathers.

Handspun

A whimsical needle felted yeti holding an orange balloon, displayed in a framed artwork setting.

Yeti

A close-up of assorted yarn skeins in shades of purple and lavender, labeled "Gothic Dreams."

Yarns 7

A collection of yarn skeins in varying shades of grey, orange, and brown, showcasing a natural color palette.

Yarns 6

Bundles of yarn in soft pastel colors including pink, orange, and beige, displayed in a cozy setting.

Yarns 5

Skeins of yarn in rich shades of pink and purple, each with a distinct texture and twist.

Yarns 4

A selection of yarn skeins in bright, colorful arrangements, ideal for vibrant crafting projects.

Yarns 3

A white zippered pouch with a cartoon sheep in a bow tie and the text "Party like a FLOCK star."

Flock Star Bag

An array of multi-colored yarn skeins neatly arranged, showcasing a spectrum from green to blue and purple.

Yarns 2

Soft yarns in a gradient of sunset colors, including pink, orange, and yellow, arranged to showcase their plush texture.

Yarn Colors

A blue zippered pouch featuring a cartoon sheep wearing a hat with the text "It's not the yarns, honey, it's the yardage."

Yardage Bag

A close-up view of a richly textured red woven fabric with intricate patterns and fringed edges.

Woven

Two wooden weaving kits with colorful yarn woven into grid patterns, suspended by black necklaces.

Weaving Kit

An assortment of purple and dark-colored yarns and threads bundled together, showcasing various shades and textures.

Treads Purple

A selection of yarns in neutral and earth tones, arranged to show different textures and thicknesses.

Threads Neutral

Colorful yarns arranged in a spectrum from blue to green to yellow, showcasing a variety of textures.

Threads 3

A bright collection of multicolored yarns arranged in a row, emphasizing a range of textures and hues.

Threads 2

An array of soft, multicolored yarns displayed in a sequence, highlighting their plush textures and diverse colors.

Threads 1

A dual-colored zippered pouch labeled "DOUBLE AGENT" with crossed knitting needles in red and blue.

Double Bag

A craft display featuring colorful yarns and a blue fabric embroidery hoop with the phrase "rain rain GO away" stitched in.

Threads

A black zippered pouch with a space shuttle graphic and the words "SHUTTLE CRAFT ENGAGE!" surrounded by white stars.

Shuttle Bag

A green handmade book with a cover pattern of stylized sheep, with spiral-like wool patterns on their bodies.

Sheep Book 2

A large zippered pouch with a pattern of black and white sheep faces inside heart shapes on a bright green background.

Sheep Bag Large

Two felt sheep ornaments, one gray and one white, each with a keychain attachment and a small golden bell.

Sheep

A neon green zippered pouch with the phrase "get your hands off the good scissors" in black text alongside a scissors icon.

Scissors Bag

A woman at a Renaissance Faire dressed in medieval-inspired attire, standing beside a tree.

Ren Faire Weaving 2

A couple dressed in medieval garments at a Renaissance Faire, standing by a tree, with the man wearing a hood and the woman a head scarf.

Ren Faire Weaving

A collection of small craft kits, including tiny looms with woven designs, felt dog ornaments, and a pair of earrings, with a pair of orange scissors nearby.

Rahn Kits

A handcrafted wooden ornament in the shape of a puppy with a small loom weave in the center, held in a hand.

Puppy Weaving

A pink zippered pouch with a humorous speech bubble saying "Keep your friends close and your yarn stash even closer" with a grumpy sheep icon.

Bag Stash

A blue zippered pouch with a cartoon character resembling a Dalek from "Doctor Who," but with a sheep's head. The character's chest plate reads "BAAA-LEK 10," and it has a speech bubble that says "EXTERMI-KNIT!".

Baalek Bag