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The Many Ways We Can Use Carding Tools 

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How do we decide which carding tools are right for the job? Can one tool do it all, or do you need separate tools for each step of the carding process? Let’s take a closer look at all these fibre preparation tools and what we can use them for. Safety first: remember to check that your tetanus shot is up to date. When preparing fibre, we are dealing with equipment that can nick your skin; better safe than sorry. SweetGeorgia Fibre with a flicker and blending board . What are Carding Tools These tools have carding cloth, which is made up of groups of staple-shaped wires (teeth) that are inserted in columns and rows at regular intervals through the underside of a flexible backing cloth. There are many different types of carding tools on the market. What is Teeth Per Inch (TPI) Teeth per inch is how far apart each of the staples is set on the cloth.  72 TPI, which is the most common, is ideal for medium wools and blending. 112 TPI are recommended for finer wools, like Meri...
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Using Knitting Yarn with the Clawlab Tufting Gun H1 Kit

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We love exploring colour and texture here at the studio. Whether it’s through dyeing, knitting, weaving, or spinning, the goal is always to “paint” with yarn. Recently, I’ve been fascinated by rug making. We’ve explored making rugs through weaving and punch needle , but today, I’m trying the “power tool” version. I recently received the Clawlab Tufting Gun H1 Kit to test out. I wanted to answer two big questions: Is it actually easier than the manual punch needle? And, most importantly, can I use my existing stash of hand-dyed knitting yarn to make a rug? Note: This is not a sponsored post, but the kit was gifted to us by Clawlab. We do have an affiliate link and discount code below, and if you use them, we receive a commission that supports our YouTube channel! The Inspiration: Automating the Art To give this tool a fair test, I decided to attempt a mini-rug version of the Wallace Pillow design by Sahm Jalbert from Kussen & Kiss . Sahm actually teaches a fantastic course, Mod...
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Secret Stash Club Crochet: Starfish Stole

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A celebration of both colour and texture, bring a burst of sunshine to the heart of winter with this month’s Secret Stash Club sample, the Starfish Stole. Crafted in the radiant colourway for February, Fuzzy Peach, each stitch showcases the vibrant hues. A joyful blend of golden yellows, soft peaches, and hints of sun-kissed orange, the effect is reminiscent of ripe summer peaches. Or, the nostalgic sweetness of classic “Fuzzy Peach” candies! Lightweight and soft, it’s a versatile accessory that adds a cheerful touch to any outfit. Lacy crochet stitches brighten any grey day THE FUZZY PEACH COLOUR STORY For our February Secret Stash Club , we wanted to send out a joyful and juicy colour. A colourway with subtle shifts in hues of orange, yellow, and gold that brightens these deep winter days. Inspired by ripe summer peaches right off the tree, orange, yellow and gold shades can be a challenge to dye. However, the SweetGeorgia dye team hit this right on the nail with a gorgeous, lig...
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February 2026 // Taking Back Friday Live

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Head over to the  SweetGeorgia YouTube channel  and join us for our Taking Back Friday Live for February 2026! A place we come each month to talk about colour and craft, Felicia will be live online to talk about the latest projects we’re working on at SweetGeorgia and the School. Come hear what we’ve been working on for Fibre Prep February , upcoming online courses, plus see the reveal of this month’s  Secret Stash Club  yarn colourway. If you’re interested in catching up on previous SweetGeorgia news, browse our  past livestream episodes  at the blog. Notes from the Livestream Check back for quick links to items mentioned during the livestream … We Invite You to Connect with Us: Follow us at our  SweetGeorgia YouTube  channel and on  Instagram  for inspiration, how-to videos, podcasts, and more! Subscribe to our  newsletter  for the latest pattern releases, colourway announcements, and make-alongs; you never miss wha...
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Fuel on the Fire Ignited Us to Weave the Colour Field Scarf

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We just can’t help ourselves. When we make a new colourway, we want to see it in as many projects as possible. This is especially hard with a limited-time colourway. How do you choose a project that showcases stunning colours, demonstrates depth of hue, and allows room to mix and play within a design? Sometimes the colour decides for us. As soon as we saw how the colours shifted in our Lunar New Year colourway, Fuel on the Fire, we knew this yarn was destined to be a Colour Field handwoven scarf. The Colour Field scarf , woven with SweetGeorgia Corriedale & Knoll 17/2 Merino Lambswool yarns. The Colour Field Scarf Many rigid heddle weavers start with a fingering-weight yarn scarf. The sett is balanced, and weaving in plain weave keeps it easy for newer weavers. But after a few projects like this, it is natural to start looking for something new. The Colour Field scarf is an excellent next step. It replaces the fingering-weight weft with a lace-weight yarn, creating an over...
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