March 23, 2018

Hi fibre fam. This is, without a doubt, probably the hardest thing I have ever had to write. With a heavy heart, I share with you, that Alex passed last evening. Alex was an incredible light on so many of us. Our fibre space family will miss her deeply.

Alex was at the heart of fibre space for many years, picking up our dropped stitches and keeping us running smoothly. She was a patient and kind teacher and mentor to stitchers and staff here at fibre space. She had a loyal following of students who gained incredible expertise and insight from her. She was also a force! She stepped into a leadership role here, even while fighting some intense health issues. We have a hole in our heart.

I encourage you to share your own stories or memories of Alex here for our community to celebrate her incredible impact. She exemplifies what fibre space strives to be. If you wish to make a donation in her honor, please consider Metavivor or the Smith Center for Healing and the Arts.

This week`s #toolstuesday goes out to our furry friends! Pet beds & toys by @shopsheepbyjgswitzer give our pet friends a cozy place to lie & play (instead of on our yarn). Pop them in the wash to keep fresh. Wool is durable, sustainable, and incredibly tempting for our furry friends.

#woolhome #petbed #shopsheepbyjgswitzer #shopalxva #otboutiques

Harrisville Nightshades + Spincycle Dream State are basically meant for each other so of course we had to choose Potato Vodka by @theacolman for #MustMakeMonday. The way the colors in Nightshades pick up the colors of Dream State couldn`t be better! And both yarns are entirely sourced and spun the United States!

#harrisvilledesigns #spincycleyarns #potatovodkacardigan #theacolman #texturedknit #shopalxva #otboutiques

It`s #ScholarlySunday! This week we are loving our season transitioning yarns and patterns. Today we are featuring Knitbot Linen by Hannah Fettig! This book is full of great patterns for transitioning seasons using linen. We`ll be casting these on in Antigone, a yarn made from flax grown in Normandy and dyed in rich jewel tones and incredible neutrals by De Rerum Natura of France. Shop Antigone in space or in our capsule collection online!

#knitbotlinen #linenyarn #dererumnatura #dererumnaturaantigone #shopalxva #otboutiques #knitbot #hannahfettig

We had to get a bit of @knittingforolive #OnTheHook this week and the Warm Up Leg Warmers by @handmadebyhannalouise are the quick stitch fix we need! And don`t forget, while Knitting for Olive can`t ship to individuals due to tariffs, we`ve got plenty in stock in space and online!

#warmuplegwarmers #handmadebyhannalouise #knittingforolive #knittingforolivesoftsilkmohair #shopalxva #otboutiques