Raven Ridge Fiber Arts

Raven Ridge Fiber Arts Raven Ridge Fiber Arts - I dye yarn and fiber in colors inspired by Montana landscapes. I work out of my studio west of Missoula, MT.

The cultural and historical role of wool fiber and its creative possibilities fascinate me. In my Montana studio, I replicate the subtle color palettes and textures of pine forest, soaring rocky cliffs and the expanses of the plains in my yarns, spinning fibers and art garments. I revel in taking the slow lane: creating the special colors, spinning a special yarn and creating unique garments that will honor and last for the ages. www.ravenridgefiber.com
www.etsy.com/shop/RavenRidgeFiberArts.

I'm no longer dyeing yarn, but this great yarn shop still has my Lambent in some of my favorite colors!
07/09/2020

I'm no longer dyeing yarn, but this great yarn shop still has my Lambent in some of my favorite colors!

A great LYS in Hamilton MT! Be sure to stop by if you are in the area.
06/11/2019

A great LYS in Hamilton MT! Be sure to stop by if you are in the area.

A next made of elk hair! See my previous post for a photo of a magpie pulling hair from an elk.
05/03/2019

A next made of elk hair! See my previous post for a photo of a magpie pulling hair from an elk.

One possible answer to the hair pulling by the magpies that I posted about on Tuesday may be revealed in this picture -- Rickie is holding a bird's nest (that we found on the ground under a tree at Mammoth Hot Springs) made entirely of elk hair! It seems too small to be a magpie nest, but at least it shows that birds appreciate the hair as a material.

Who knew magpies were fiber lovers! This photo is from our past weekend in Yellowstone. We also found a small bird's nes...
04/30/2019

Who knew magpies were fiber lovers! This photo is from our past weekend in Yellowstone. We also found a small bird's nest made in part with elk hair.

The elk in Yellowstone are a scruffy bunch right now, losing their winter coats as the weather warms up. Near Mammoth Hot Springs, a couple of elk were helped along by these magpies, who plucked hairs out along the elks' backs. The magpies also appeared to be removing insects or other debris, but I cannot say I saw them eating any. Maybe the magpies just love fiber?

2 weeks ago we were in Yellowstone, and my husband took this photo.
04/21/2019

2 weeks ago we were in Yellowstone, and my husband took this photo.

Birds in flight, part 4. On a quick escape to Yellowstone National Park in early April, we were privileged to find an entire flock of Mountain Bluebirds busily hawking insects (midges, I think) off the surface of the snow. They gave me LOTS of chances to get flight pictures. In case you are wondering, the background to this image is just snow -- I did not remove anything nor 'enhance' it in any way. Not all the local bluebirds were busy feeding here -- some had already paired off in the sagebrush and were fly-catching in the higher ground.

All set up at Log Cabin Spin-In. Hope to see you there!
03/16/2019

All set up at Log Cabin Spin-In. Hope to see you there!

Heading to Log Cabin Spin-In in Coeur D’Alene today. If you pack it JUST right it all fits in the pickup. Oh and we stil...
03/15/2019

Heading to Log Cabin Spin-In in Coeur D’Alene today. If you pack it JUST right it all fits in the pickup. Oh and we still have lots of snow!

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Huson, MT
59846

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http://www.ravenridgefiber.com/

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