Fascinating Fiberz

This large triangular piece was made in Lion Brand Homespun in a color called Waterfall. Waterfall is a ‘painterly’ color, a gentle mix of medium and light blue. Homespun is silky and soft, but at the same time is washable for easy care.

This piece measures 61″ on the long side by 44″ on the two short sides. And, as evidenced by the lefthand photo above, I can’t possibly claim that my work comes from a pet-free home.

Completed and available for immediate purchase. Price - $60 plus $4.80 Priority Mail shipping.

Look for other colors of Homespun on the Lion Brand site. Please note that the ones marked as “discontinued” may still be available in limited quantity in stores and clearance centers — let me know if you are interested in one of them.

This large triangular piece with fringe was made in Lion Brand Homespun in a color called Gazebo (unfortunately now discontinued). Gazebo is a summery bouquet of pastels - pinks, soft violets and white. Homespun is silky and soft, but at the same time is washable for easy care.

(Please note that, in the left hand photo above, the dark section on the right side is a shadow, not a color variation.)

Completed and available for immediate purchase. Price - $75 plus $4.80 Priority Mail shipping.

Look for other colors of Homespun on the Lion Brand site. Please note that the ones marked as “discontinued” may still be available in limited quantity in stores and clearance centers — let me know if you are interested in one of them.

What could be nicer than a soft, cuddly baby blanket or a small afghan?

The examples shown above are each made of four small triangles sewn together point-to-point. These are solid colors, but the choice of two colors (half & half, or pinwheel-style) or even four different colors are also available.

100% acrylic, easily washable (a must for babies!), and available in a myriad of colors — let me know which one you would like me to make especially for you! To view the color cards, right-click on any of the links below and select “Open in New Window”.

These blankets measures approximately 42″ square. Completion time would be 2-3 weeks from the time I obtain the yarn.

Price - $85 as shown (with a crocheted edging), or $95 with fringe on two sides, plus $4.80 Priority Mail shipping.

Country Comfort is my category of handwovens that are made of ordinary acrylic knitting yarns where the “interest” comes from the color variations rather than the texture or novelty characteristics of the yarn. This one contains four shades of blue ranging from a deep blue-grey down to a pale almost-white.

Country Comfort handwovens are soft and cozy, but at the same time washable for easy care. Because they are made in a loose openweave, they are suitable for air-conditioned rooms in the warmer climes as well as for northern winter use.

This piece measures 60″ on the long side by 50″ on the two short sides. Completed and available for immediate purchase. Price - $60 plus $4.80 Priority Mail shipping.

Don’t need a shawl? Think outside the rectangular box and use these large triangles as furniture throws, or have two sewn together as a bed coverlet!

The Homespun shawl is a triangular piece that measures approximately 5-1/2 feet across the top, and 4 feet on each shorter side (not including fringe). Size will vary due to the particular yarn used, and how tightly I happen to weave that day. It is usually made in Lion Brand Homespun, a washable boucle yarn with a soft silky feel, but this same style could also be made in other fibers such as wool or silk — feel free to contact me for further information.

The one in the photographs above is no longer available, but other finished ones are described in this category.

Don’t need a shawl? Think outside the rectangular box and use these large triangles as furniture throws, or have two sewn together as a bed coverlet!

Check out the current colors of Lion Brand Homespun. Please note that the ones marked as “discontinued” on the Lion Brand site may still be available in limited quantity in stores and clearance centers — let me know if you are interested in one of them.

Price guidelines for custom work:

With fringe — $75
Without fringe — $60

(Additional charges for sewing together multiple pieces, or for yarn that needs to be special-ordered over the internet — if you inquire about a custom piece, I will send you a full price quote including shipping, with no obligation.)

I recently was notified that a new user had signed up for my blog with the user id of adol77dai51, and the email address of adolfodaine77@gmail.com. Since my blog is relatively new, and so far has only caught the attention of people I already know personally, I was curious as to who this person was, so I input the id and email address into various search engines, and to my surprise, came up with dozens of other bloggers all speculating about who this person was. Is it a real person, or is it a bot? He (or it) has apparently registered on hundreds of blogs in many languages, but never actually posted a comment. Who is he, and what is his motive?

I got to thinking about this, and it finally dawned on me that as each of us bloggers searched for information about Mr. Adol77dai51, we found no answers, but did find each other. So, if you reached my blog through a search on “adol77dai51″, why not leave me a comment to say hello, and while you’re here, look at my other posts. I’m a fiber artist, and this blog shows off some of my recent work, most of which is for sale. I also do custom work in wearables and home decor, and I’ll be happy to hear from you!

Fascinating Fiberz
Luxury handwovens for you and your home
by Matthew Hoffman, Kissimmee, FL

Look for me at the Solivita Artisan Guild’s Holiday House Tour, Poinciana, FL, on Sunday, December 16, 2007. I will be weaving and showing off my finished work at Linda and Bill Canty’s house. Tickets for the tour are $15 each and benefit the Solivita Artisan Guild. Please contact me for more information or to purchase tickets.

Look for me at the Fall Festival at Solivita, Poinciana, FL, on Saturday, November 10, 2007, from 9 AM to 3 PM. I will be in booth #29, on the left as you enter, between Mosaics and the bridge. I will also be doing a brief weaving demo in the Art Gallery at 1 PM. To learn more about the Fall Festival, call Solivita Lifestyles at 863-427-7125.

Look for me at the Solivita Artisan Guild’s Spring Show, Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, 2007, 11 AM to 9 PM in the Solivita Art Gallery.