Author: Audrey Vance

I still remember the first time I encountered a niddy noddy – a quirky tool that’s often shrouded in mystery. As a seasoned fiber artist, I’ve lost count of how…

I still remember the first time I tried to block a handmade sock without a sock blocker – it was a disaster. The shape was all wrong, and the fabric…

I still remember the frustration of watching my beautifully knit scarf felt and shrink after using the wrong wool wash for blocking. It was a painful lesson in the importance…

I still remember the first time I laid eyes on the Cocoknits blocking mats – it was at a knitting conference, and I was immediately drawn to their sleek design…

I still remember the frustration of buying a laptop stand that promised the world but ended up being a flimsy, overpriced disaster. This experience taught me the importance of Laptop…

I still remember the first time I tried spinning my own yarn – I was a complete newbie, and I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I…

I still remember the first time I tried using a drop spindle – I was a beginner spinner, and the whole process seemed like a daunting task. I had no…

I still remember the first time I laid eyes on the Schacht Ladybug spinning wheel – it was love at first sight. But, as I always say, a beautiful tool…

I still remember the first time I laid eyes on the Ashford Traveller spinning wheel – it was love at first sight, or so I thought. As a seasoned fiber…

I still remember the first time I picked up a Tunisian crochet hook – it was like a revelation. I had been struggling with traditional crochet techniques for years, but…