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In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia Lo speaks with School of SweetGeorgia Education Program Manager and friend, Greta Cornejo. Together, they talk about spinning, fibre preparation, community, and all things fibre arts. Greta Cornejo started with the School of SweetGeorgia in 2021 and has been a model for SweetGeorgia photography for many years prior. Although she leans towards her spinning and fibre prep as her obsession, she is extremely multicraftual and can be found knitting, weaving, crocheting, and more. She is a regular contributor to the SweetGeorgia blog and to PLY Magazine. Greta Cornejo Falling Leaves Sweater with a handspun yoke Where to Find Greta Cornejo Greta Cornejo’s Instagram Greta’s articles on the SweetGeorgia blog Search the PLY Magazine index for Greta’s articles Greta’s spindles and fibre prepared rolags. Greta’s handspun yarn. Thank You for Listening Thank you for spending time with us in this episode! If you enjoyed ...

Recording information about our handspun helps us understand how much yardage we have, how thick it is, and how much it weighs, but fibre preparation deserves the same amount of attention. We often remember whether we spun from carded fibre, rolags, or combed top, yet two carded preparations from the same sheep breed can produce very different results. Why is this? Small changes in our fibre preparation often explain why. Having organized records not only helps repeat results but also helps to plan for future projects.   Fibre preparation has become so popular that it’s a hobby in itself. Commonly, when we think about fibre preparation, we think of working with raw fleece or changing fibre from worsted to woollen, but fibre preparation (often referred to as fibre prep) is so much more. It can also include blending different types of fibre, playing with colour, or finding ways to make spinning more enjoyable. We explore all these ideas below. Each month throughout the year, we wil...

This is our third Lunar New Year colourway. We truly enjoy the many ways we can express ourselves through colour, and this year is something we are especially excited to share. Our Lunar New Year colourway on yarn… … and on Corriedale fibre! Fire Horse Depending on your culture, religion, or beliefs, the Fire Horse can mean different things. Many seem to agree that it represents high energy, strength, and great change. A turning point. And what we choose to do with that energy is up to us. At SweetGeorgia, we see it as a way to fuel our desires, to add “Fuel on the Fire”. We have strong drives and ambitions, and we choose to use the energy of the Fire Horse to support our creative dreams. Learning new skills, starting new crafts, and setting ourselves up for a year of success. Driving personal growth and being willing to take on new challenges. Fuel on the Fire When we look back at our 2024 colourway, Double Dragon , this year’s colourway may look similar at first glan...

Looking for a vibrant project to brighten up your knitting needles? Want a beautiful way to showcase a special skein and brush up on your lace knitting skills? Tabetha Hedrick’s Sangria Sunset scarf is a fun knit for all skill levels. Delicate lace set against soft hand-dyed SeaSilk Lace creates a stunning effect—like the setting sun spreading golden hues across the sky. Light, soft, and sweet, this lovely scarf is a delight to knit and wear.  THE SANGRIA SUNSET PATTERN The original sample was knit in SweetGeorgia Flaxen Silk Fine , a light fingering-weight yarn that is a linen and silk blend. It is one of our most popular bases for knitters who are looking for something wool-free that produces a crisp yet drapey fabric. For the newest Sangria Sunset sample, we chose to showcase SweetGeorgia SeaSilk Lace in the mesmerizing Honey Gold colourway. This heavier 2-ply lace weight yarn, with a blend of seacell and silk, has a soft twist and lofty hand that shimmers, drapes, and del...