https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news.atomSongbird Yarn & Fibres - Birdy Blog2022-10-23T17:00:25-04:00Songbird Yarn & Fibreshttps://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/spoiler-scroll-if-y2022-10-23T17:00:25-04:002022-10-23T17:00:26-04:00Spoiler! Scroll if yBirdy Blog
Go To Post Spoiler! Scroll if you want to see the Twists and Turns at the end of Clue 3. As always, we’ve done lots of new, ingenious things this year. 🥰
Clue 4 will no doubt connect the sections in an interesting way! #twistsandturnsmkal #westknitsmkal2022 #kingeider #shawlknitting #songbirdyarnandfibres #knittersofinstagram ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/thank-you-to-everyon2022-10-18T14:00:21-04:002022-10-18T14:00:22-04:00Thank you to everyonBirdy Blog
Go To Post Thank you to everyone who came to say hi, bought some yarn, showed me socks, sweaters, cardigans, hats… etc. It was a wonderful day to meet both new and old friends (and some from online that I’ve never met before!!)
Thanks very much as well to TK Fibres, Jane and all the volunteers who always make the event run smoothly! Until next year, Woolstock 🥰
#fleecefestival #woolstock #yarnshow #grateful #ilovemyjob ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/the-owls-are-live-g2022-10-18T13:00:23-04:002022-10-18T13:00:24-04:00The owls are live! GBirdy Blog
Go To Post The owls are live! Great Horned Owl, Barn Owl and Snowy Owl are all listed in the shop now. These will be added into the regular colourways until further notice. 🦉🦉🦉👜
#greathornedowl #barnowl #snowyowl #sockyarn #knittersofinstagram #brioche #crochetersofinstagram #smallbusiness #songbirdyarnandfibres #pandemicknitting #weaversofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #conservation #birdscanada #indiedyersofinstagram #indiedyer ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/i-m-packing-up-for2022-10-13T13:00:24-04:002022-10-13T13:00:25-04:00I’m packing up forBirdy Blog
Go To Post I’m packing up for Woolstock today and I’m bringing three new colourways and new cheeky bird totes! You’ll find me in the Exhibition building!
#woolstock #owlsofinstagram #fleecefestival2022 #birdyarn #knittersofinstagram ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/clue-1-is-done-this2022-10-11T11:00:31-04:002022-10-11T11:00:36-04:00Clue 1 is done! ThisBirdy Blog
Go To Post Clue 1 is done! This is very out of my colour comfort zone, but I’m liking it. It was such an interesting clue. I love the effect!
#westknitsmkal2022 #twistsandturnsmkal #kingeiderkit #mysteryknitalong2022 ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/a-story-probably2022-10-08T12:00:25-04:002022-10-08T12:00:27-04:00A story…
ProbablyBirdy Blog
Go To Post A story…
Probably 10 years ago @susulu6 and I met in the @lauranelkin Ravelry forums. This is back long before our world became full of Zoom relationships. She has always supported my dyeing- I think she was my first online order, and I still have a wonderfully inspirational letter she wrote me a few years ago. She lives out west, so when she was coming to Stratford for a wedding, we finally got to meet in real life! 🙌🙌
Suzie, you’re even more lovely in person and it was great to meet both of your sisters as well. 🥰
#onlinefriendships #knittersforlife ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/coming-soon-a-re-d2022-10-08T11:00:32-04:002022-10-08T11:00:33-04:00Coming soon! A re-dBirdy Blog
Go To Post Coming soon! A re-design of Snowy Owl to work with two other new owls - Barn Owl and Great Horned Owl.
Available at @woodstockfleecefestivall on Oct 15 and in my shop after that!
#snowyowl #sockyarn #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram #smallbusiness #songbirdyarnandfibres #pandemicknitting #weaversofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #conservation #birdscanada #indiedyersofinstagram #indiedyer ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/coming-to-woolstock2022-09-30T14:00:22-04:002022-09-30T14:00:23-04:00Coming to Woolstock,Birdy Blog
Go To Post Coming to Woolstock, Oct 15 at the Paris Fairgrounds.
New cheeky tote bags and three new owl-inspired colourways that would look great on their own or would work beautifully as a fade!
@woodstockfleecefestivall
#indiedyer #sockyarn #birdinspired #owls #fallcolours #fade #knittersofinstagram #woolstock ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/are-you-looking-at-m2022-09-29T16:00:30-04:002022-09-29T16:00:31-04:00Are you looking at mBirdy Blog
Go To Post Are you looking at my hooters?!
#comingsoon #fade #hooters #owlsofinstagram #indiedyer #woolstock ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/i-ve-shipped-all-t2022-09-20T15:00:25-04:002022-09-20T15:00:26-04:00I’ve shipped all tBirdy Blog
Go To Post I’ve shipped all the pre-orders of my #twistsandturnsmkal kits but I have 7 ready to ship in inventory. From top left, clockwise: 1 Nicobar Pigeon, 2 Flamingo, 2 Kestrel, 2 King Eider.
If you’re still contemplating being part of the October 6th first clue launch, these beauties will easily reach you in time! ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/thank-you-so-much-to2022-09-11T19:00:20-04:002022-09-11T19:00:21-04:00Thank you so much toBirdy Blog
Go To Post Thank you so much to the @kwknittersguild and their fantastic volunteers. The 2022 Knitter’s Fair was a huge success and I was thrilled to be a part of it. I loved seeing all the happy knitters, crocheters, weavers, etc AND their many happy friends, partners and general enablers. It was lovely to chat with so many people throughout the day and I’m very thankful for all the support! Also, a huge thank you to my DH who runs the POS and always takes double the trips to and from the car when loading and unloading. His legs are a bit older than mine, but are definitely stronger! 🙌🤷🏻♀️😍
I managed to get across the way and purchase a gorgeous sock blank from Michelina @a.wanderer.and.her.wool It’s buried with all my stuff that I’ll unpack tomorrow and I’ll post a pic in my stories! It’s beautiful!
Today, I have napped and recouped. Tomorrow, I’m back at it. Lots of #twistsandturnsmkal kits to dye and ship this week!!
I am a lucky girl to get to do this for a living! 😘
#indiedyer ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/all-ready-to-go-at-t2022-09-09T20:00:21-04:002022-09-09T20:00:22-04:00All ready to go at tBirdy Blog
Go To Post All ready to go at the KW Aud Saturday 10-4:30.
I have 44 different birds, Woolly Wormhead Hat kits, Love Bird sock sets, Nestlings, Feather (mohair/silk) and all 5 different #twistsandturnsmkal kits if you want yours to be “bird-inspired”😉
You’ll find me in booth 15! See you tomorrow! ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/i-finally-finished-m2022-09-07T19:00:24-04:002022-09-07T19:00:25-04:00I finally finished mBirdy Blog
Go To Post I finally finished my #assignedpooling Calico shawl by @barker.wool !!
I knit it in my Blue-footed Booby colourway and I couldn’t be happier with it! Come see it IRL this Saturday at the KW Knitters Fair. I’m in booth 15.
#sockyarn #knittersofinstagram #lovebirds #brioche #crochetersofinstagram #smallbusiness #songbirdyarnandfibres #pandemicknitting #weaversofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #conservation #birdscanada #indiedyersofinstagram #indiedyer #bluefootedbooby ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/the-westknits-twist2022-09-03T10:00:25-04:002022-09-03T10:00:26-04:00The @westknits TwistBirdy Blog
Go To Post The @westknits Twists & Turns MKAL is here!!
I’ve put together a few bird inspired kits for pre-order. They will ship before Sept 26th in time for the Oct 6 launch!
Kits are now listed on my website (link in my bio)
1. American Kestrel
2. Great Blue Heron
3. Nicobar Pigeon
4. King Eider
5. American Flamingo
What’s your favourite?
#westknitsmkal2022 #birdsofinstagram #sockyarn #mkal #knittersofinstagram #westknitsarethebestknits #birdyarn #songbirdfibres ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/the-annual-westknits2022-09-01T12:00:22-04:002022-09-01T12:00:23-04:00The annual WestknitsBirdy Blog
Go To Post The annual Westknits MKAL “Twists & Turns” launches Saturday. I’m working on some bird-inspired kits but in the meantime, enjoy some of the beauties from the past couple of years!
#sockyarn #knittersofinstagram #westknitsmkal2022 #brioche #smallbusiness #songbirdyarnandfibres #birdsofinstagram #conservation #birdscanada #indiedyersofinstagram #indiedyer ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/where-did-july-go-i2022-08-01T16:00:27-04:002022-08-01T16:00:29-04:00Where did July go? IBirdy Blog
Go To Post Where did July go? I was MIA for the month. Find out what I was doing and what’s happening at the Nest.
My newsletter is out (if you don’t already subscribe), there’s a link to it in my profile.
This is a batik sea turtle I made last week at the Fleming College School of Art + Design in Haliburton, On. @fleminghsad It’s like going to adult day camp! 🙌🥰 ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/this-weekend-you2022-07-12T13:00:29-04:002022-07-12T13:00:30-04:00This weekend, you’Birdy Blog
Go To Post This weekend, you’ll find me in Victoria Park in beautiful London, ON at the Home County festival. There are tons of great artisans, awesome music on several stages and the weather looks dry! (Although, I don’t want to jinx it…😜😇)
#homecounty #music #art #outdoormarket #birdyarn ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/we-were-so-lucky-on2022-07-11T13:00:30-04:002022-07-11T13:00:31-04:00We were so lucky onBirdy Blog
Go To Post We were so lucky on the way to Gander, but not so much heading back to YYZ. At this point, we are 2 hours delayed. I hope that’s the last notice I get. Anyway, enjoy this photo of my Blue-footed Booby #calicoshawl by @barker.wool Always a good reason to bring along some knitting 🧶 #bluefootedbooby #knitting #flightdelays #patience ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/panoramic-of-our-cot2022-07-09T15:00:23-04:002022-07-09T15:00:24-04:00Panoramic of our cotBirdy Blog
Go To Post Panoramic of our cottage view, climbing stairs at Pike’s Arm, lookout from the top, lobster dinner at Sansome’s and @splitrockbrew flights!
#twillingate #herringnecknewfoundland #lobster #pikesarmlookout #vacation ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/another-glorious-day2022-07-06T15:00:30-04:002022-07-06T15:00:31-04:00Another glorious dayBirdy Blog
Go To Post Another glorious day in Twillingate, and Crow Head! Delicious seafood from @anchorinntwillingate, morning coffee @twillingatecrowsnest and a patio lunch @anniesharbourrestaurant Watching a storm roll in now all safe and sound in our cottage. ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/we-re-here-alread2022-07-04T17:00:24-04:002022-07-04T17:00:25-04:00We’re here! AlreadBirdy Blog
Go To Post We’re here! Already found some of @rock_vandal yarn bombs! All checked into our lovely cottage with a gorgeous view! Having a quick bite in Twillingate and there’s cold beer in the fridge of our little Herring Neck haven!! ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/eurasian-blue-tit-is2022-06-28T12:00:22-04:002022-06-28T12:00:23-04:00Eurasian Blue Tit isBirdy Blog
Go To Post Eurasian Blue Tit is a glorious mix of yellows and blues. I’ve never had the privilege of seeing a Blue Tit irl, but I hear they are sweet and precocious like our chickadees.
I’m making a #strandwanderer by Lea Viktoria It’s a fabulous pattern for variegated yarn with longer colour repeats and it’s easily memorized so it’ll be great on my travels next week! ✈️
#eurasianbluetit #sockyarn #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram #smallbusiness #songbirdyarnandfibres #pandemicknitting #weaversofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #conservation #birdscanada #indiedyersofinstagram #indiedyer ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/thank-you-to-kattan2022-06-23T15:00:22-04:002022-06-23T15:00:23-04:00Thank you to @kattanBirdy Blog
Go To Post Thank you to @kattancock and @workshop.mag for the opportunity! I’m so lucky to do what I do! There’s a link in my bio that’ll take you to it.
#sockyarn #knittersofinstagram #lovebirds #brioche #crochetersofinstagram #smallbusiness #songbirdyarnandfibres #pandemicknitting #weaversofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #conservation #birdscanada #indiedyersofinstagram #indiedyer ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/sleeping-puppy-hampe2022-06-13T12:00:21-04:002022-06-13T12:00:22-04:00Sleeping puppy hampeBirdy Blog
Go To Post Sleeping puppy hampers my knitting time, but I’m happy to snuggle with her. Last week we went to @theknittingloft and I got some gorgeous silk/linen from @sweetgeorgia for a summer top. I had been making good progress until this morning 😜
The pup (Birdie) is my daughter’s 3 month old blood hound. She’s lovely, lanky and a bit saucy. But she’s growing so fast, I want to enjoy my time with her in her puppyhood 🥰 ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/all-the-feels-right2022-06-09T14:00:15-04:002022-06-09T14:00:16-04:00All the feels rightBirdy Blog
Go To Post All the feels right here!!! @meggerdoodles works with Puffins, and made the great toque in Atlantic Puffin. Then, to make it even better, the tassels are adorned with leg bands from retired puffins!! So awesome on so many levels.
I’ll have lots of Puffin and many other birds with me this weekend at #kyaff in Fenelon Falls. Stop by, say hi and enjoy the birds!!
#sockyarn #knittersofinstagram #lovebirds #brioche #crochetersofinstagram #smallbusiness #songbirdyarnandfibres #weaversofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #conservation #birdscanada #indiedyersofinstagram #indiedyer ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/hope-you-can-make-it2022-05-26T15:00:18-04:002022-05-26T15:00:19-04:00Hope you can make itBirdy Blog
Go To Post Hope you can make it to beautiful Fergus this Saturday. The weather looks great and there’s a whole Main Street full of fibre vendors so you can find the perfect skein (or 6…. 😇)
The Nest will be closed Saturday as I still haven’t figured out how to be in two places at once 😜🤷🏻♀️
#fergusfibrefestival #inaugural #fergusontario ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/i-m-closing-the-ne2022-05-11T13:00:30-04:002022-05-11T13:00:31-04:00I’m closing the NeBirdy Blog
Go To Post I’m closing the Nest tomorrow (Thursday, May 12) to head down to @rondeau_pp for a little bird therapy! I’ll be open again on Friday 10:30-4:30 and don’t forget that @thethoughtfulartisan is bringing her new yarn shop on wheels to the Nest on Saturday 11-4. It would be a great day for a road trip to Stratford!
#birding #sockyarn #knittersofinstagram #lovebirds #crochetersofinstagram #smallbusiness #songbirdyarnandfibres #pandemicknitting #weaversofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #conservation #birdscanada #indiedyersofinstagram #indiedyer ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/there-s-still-lots2022-05-06T11:00:18-04:002022-05-06T11:00:19-04:00There’s still lotsBirdy Blog
Go To Post There’s still lots of time to support my local school’s GSA by supporting the @beafreakingunicorn collective. Check out all the other contributors too! ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/we-re-live-beaf2022-05-01T10:00:19-04:002022-05-01T10:00:20-04:00We’re live! @beafBirdy Blog
Go To Post We’re live! @beafreakingunicorn 2022 colourway in support of LGBTQ+ youth. Don’t forget to check out @timberyarns @thelovingpathyarn @socksandshawls @alexis_phibersmith @dyeforewe for their contributions to the collective!
The first 20 orders will also receive a BAFU pin! (A$10 value and $5 from each was pre-donated last year) #beafreakingunicorn #pride #communityovercompetition #loveislove🌈 ]]>
https://songbirdfibres.ca/blogs/news/crested-pigeon-2-02022-04-30T13:00:17-04:002022-04-30T13:00:18-04:00Crested Pigeon 2.0Birdy Blog
Go To Post Crested Pigeon 2.0
2022 Edition
He’s managed to level up his inner unicorn this year for an even happier colour!
This year’s #beafreakingunicorn goes on sale Sunday May 1 at 9am
$5 per skein will be donated to my local school’s Gay-Straight Alliance.
The first 20 orders will also receive a Be A Freaking Unicorn pin! ($5/pin was pre-donated last year)
#ifyouwanttobeaunicorn #sockyarn #pride ]]>