The Fiber Universe

06/25/2026

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06/24/2026

Yesterday we shared the Sunburst Shawl pattern by Jem Arrowsmith today we have some yarn suggestions for you.

Sister Ananse, RMR, and All the Colors Yarn Co all have great options for this shawl.

We would love to hear what you are using.

06/23/2026

You guys!! We missed announcing the Grand Prize Winners of the yarn crawl! Everyone who made it to all 4 shops got entered (I think it was about 35 people!) and we used a random number generator to draw 4 names. The winners are:

Martha Downey
Kay Keime
Kathleen Elliott
Sheri Kurkowski

Congratulations! Prizes will be at your preferred pick up shop by June 30th.

Huge thank you to all our sponsors!! Cascade Yarns, Skacel Knitting, Plymouth Yarns, Lion Brand, Malabrigo, Circulo Yarns, Urth Yarns, All the Colors, and more!!

06/23/2026

We are loving this Sunburst Shawl by Jem Arrowsmith! This is a free pattern on Ravelry and is perfect for those gorgeous single skeins of variegated and speckled yarns.

06/22/2026

They spin, we spin. Tour de Fleece is July 4-26. Wheel spinners, drop spinners, and e-spinners welcome! Show off the yarn you are making by tagging us on Instagram and Facebook. If you need a wheel, drop spindle, or e-spinner from Ashford put in your order with us by Wednesday, June 24, 5pm. Anything in stock at Ashford can be at TFU by July 3rd. We will also have a restock of Ashford spinning fibers.

06/21/2026

Have you been seeing all of the cool weaving posts over the last week thinking to yourself "Boy, I sure would like to try weaving but I don't have a fancy loom."

This book will help you find ways to give weaving a try without a commercial loom!
The Weaving Explorer gives options for weaving with a homemade loom or even no loom at all and a variety of materials to weave with!

You can purchase The Weaving Explorer at thefiberuniverse.com or stop in and see us. We will be open Tuesday 10am-5pm.

06/21/2026

Hello Fiber Friends! We are continuing our week of weaving with this gorgeous shawl made by one of our instructors Jen. Jen used the Wavy Stick Shuttle from Ashford to get this beautiful effect in this scarf. Beautiful as always Jen!

You can purchase all of your weaving supplies at thefiberuniverse.com or stop in. We are open...

Tuesday 10am-5pm
Wednesday Noon-8pm
Thursday Noon-8pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-3pm

06/19/2026

We are continuing our Weaving Week with this great resource for any weaver's shelf, Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom by Syne Mitchell.

Rigid-heddle weaving is simple to learn, is easy to master, and offers a lifetime of possibilities to discover! Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom covers everything rigid-heddle weavers need to know about the craft, from the basics — how to select a loom, set it up, and get started — to a wide variety of fun techniques that yield beautiful results. Begin by exploring a variety of weave structures, including finger-manipulated laces, tapestry, and color play with stripes, plaids, and multicolor yarns. Then move on to more complex designs and irresistible projects, from pillows and curtains to bags, shawls, and even jewelry. Explore warp-face patterning, weft-pile weaving, weaving with fine threads, woven shibori, shadow weave, and the textural effects you can create with different yarns and with wire and conductive thread. Everything you need to know is here, with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to ensure success.

You can purchase Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom at thefiberuniverse.com or stop in and see us. We are open today 10am-5pm.

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

Weaving is a great option for summer time fiber arts. You can create beautiful projects without a pile of yarn sitting on your lap.

We have the 10" and 16" Ashford Sample It Looms and several Ashford Weaving kits to get you started.

You can purchase what you see here at thefiberuniverse.com or stop in and see us. We are open today Noon-8pm.