Author Archives: gobstopperyarn
Name change!
It’s true: gobstopper has a new name! Please welcome gobsmacked yarn. I’ve been working toward this for a while now, in order to have my own distinctive name and to make space for myself to play with new dyeing techniques. … Continue reading
October update
About a month ago, I discovered a 1905 dictionary of slang available, digitized, on-line. I’ve been rummaging through it ever since, enjoying the random discoveries that I’m making. Some of the phrases, like “to fall on one’s face” or “things … Continue reading
Sept. update
I find myself, just after the autumnal equinox, in the midst of a spell of sultry summer weather. It’s as if the weather has decided to finally deliver the heat and humidity that we never really had this summer in … Continue reading
What’s next
The next two updates online will be Sunday, Sept. 24th at 7:30 pm Eastern (Toronto/ NY time) and Saturday, October 28th at 6 pm Eastern. I’ll also be vending at the Ottawa Knitting Guild’s Vendors’ Night on Monday, October 23rd; … Continue reading
August update
Everything from this update is now sold. I will announce the next update shortly. If you’d like to receive an email reminder of scheduled updates, please join my mailing list (details here). Did you have a chance to see the … Continue reading