Galaxy Fibers

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  • Such a very very long time!

    Looking back at my last post, nearly SIX years ago, I suppose I was wrong. Y’all did NOT get to ‘see me on the other side of my move’. Unfortunately, nearly all of my possessions wound up in a storage unit during that time, including my dyeing supplies, and I…

  • Such a long time!

    My apologies for waiting so very long to update you. I did, in fact, receive several ounces of hankies from several sources along with a whole palette of new dyes a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately, I haven’t had a chance to do more than look at them, as I…

  • The Waiting Game

    Over the past week, I’ve been researching the best source for quality silk hankies. I’ve got samples on order from several different locations in order to find the best base product. I want to offer a beautiful, high quality product that is a joy for to spin, because that is…

  • First Colorway Pictures

    Now that my first colorway attempts have dried, I have pictures! This lovely emerald, turquoise, and violet colorway is one I intend to keep with a few modifications. I would like to improve the consistency of dye saturation, especially around the edges. I also intend to expand the blended zones…

  • First Official Dye

    Earlier this evening, I tested my first concepts for my dyed silk hankies. First, I dyed a silk scarf to get an idea of the intensity of the dyes, and then I dove into the hankies. My wonderful roommate even gave it a try! Everything went beautifully, though my containers are…

  • Today is the day!

    I’ve often dreamed of starting a business, and today, it is finally happening! Galaxy Fibers is my first entrepreneurial endeavor, marrying my love for the fiber arts and my interest in business. As a spinner, I found a fiber preparation that I loved making yarn from  – silk hankies. Sadly, there…