Author Archives: gobstopperyarn

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →