About Us

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I have been a Hand spinner, Dyer and Weaver since 1983. Initially I ran a wholesale/retail custom carding service in Vermont using a Patrick Green Country Carder. I custom dyed fleeces and roving using my own dye formulas and combinations. I raised and bred Cotswold and Romney sheep with a focus on long wool and natural colors. It was truly a sheep to shawl endeavor. My clientele spanned from Georgia, New York City to eastern Canada.

I currently reside in beautiful Grafton, West Virginia home to the wonderful Tygart Lake recreational area. I believe that our hand spinning, dying and weaving heritage is a disappearing art form. Please enjoy the education information and our limited handspun, handwoven and hand dyed products. While we have limited inventory any items may be custom ordered. All items are heirloom quality, totally handcrafted and one of a kind.

Where Psychology and Fiber-Arts Meet!Many individuals who have journeyed on the path of recovery from trauma do not discount the importance of creativity in their healing process. Creativity comes in many forms, the form I have become closest to is the fiber-arts and it is this form which I would like to share with you. My approach to tapestry is generally sprinkled with Jungian interpretation and I make full use of color and texture in my creative pursuits. All tapestry is abstract in nature and designed on a custom order basis.

Equipment and Instruction

Please note that I no longer sell used equipments or other equipment items. A portion of this site is comprised of past courses and workshops I’ve held for hand spinning, weaving, dyeing instructional purposes. Enjoy and they are free for download. I am currently only available on a limited schedule and instruction is only available for those who can make use of their own equipments. If you wish lessons, demonstrations or workshops on an individual or group basis please contact designer@tygartlakefiberarts.com

Available Scarves

Retail:  $40.00 (plus shipping and handling)

Looking for that perfect, unique gift?  Orders may be placed on line using our Contact form or for Custom Orders email:  designer@tygartlakefiberarts.com

 

 

UH403

Approx 8″ x 52″

Romney Handspun wool

Hand dyed using our special formula for deep purples and navy blue

Handwoven using Undulating Herringbone Threading

UH401  – SOLD

 100% Natural grey Romney Wool.

Approximately 11″ x 72″

Handspun, natural grey.

Hand woven in Undulating Herringbone threading and pattern.

100% Romney Wool; PL122

Approx 11″ x 72″

Handspun with natural white, our special formula of purl grey and pale coffee.

Hand woven using Primitive Linen threading and pattern.

100% Romney Wool; BLBC1 (Sold)

“Go Grafton Bear Cats! Go!”

Approximately 11″ x 72″

Handspun using our special dye formula for pale golden yellow and medium royal blue

Hand woven in Primitive Linen threading and pattern.

WV Sports Scarf; WVUH2

100% Romney Handspun

Approximately 11″ x 72″

Handspun using our special dye formula for pale golden yellow and dark blue

Hand woven in Undulating Herringbone  threading and pattern.

UH203 (Sold)

Approximately 11″ x 72″

Handspun using our special dye formula for pale lilac, pinks sprinkled with burgundy novelty yarn

Hand woven in Undulating Herringbone threading and pattern.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UH204

Approximately 11″ x 72″

Handspun using our special dye formula for blues and turquoises.  Combination of Romney and Cotswold handspun wools.

Hand woven in Undulating Herringbone threading and pattern.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UH205

Approximately 11″ x 72″

Handspun using our special dye formula for gold, charcoal and turquoises. Combination of Romney and commercial alpaca/wool.

Hand woven in Undulating Herringbone threading and pattern.

WVUH4

West Virgina Gold with Blue Sports Scarf.

Approx 11″ x 72″

Handspun using our special dye formula for medium gold and dark blue dyed on Romney wool.

Hand woven in Undulating Herringbone threading and pattern.