Fiber Raven Soiree

Such a deal!!

See what the well-dressed poodle is wearing this summer-- light and breathable, this adorable linen/cotton saddle blanket is just the thing for dallying among the daisies.

This one-of-a-kind item can also be used in the kitchen! Just see how it spruces up the spices while causing the julep to jump out of the mint walls.

Got a naked chair? Just look at the panache you can add by casually slinging this narrow towel sample over the back and carefully arranging the furniture in jaunty position in front of the refrigerator. Observe how the pink hall wall cheers as it welcomes the opportunity to coordinate with the stylish fabric.

But wait! That's not all! You can use this wonderful specimen to teach your children the properties of shrinkage! Just cut the fabric into two pieces, keep one (call it the "loom sample" to impress the kiddos) and toss the other one into the washer along with your dirty underwear. This is the perfect opportunity to teach those kids how to do the wash! Then throw it into the dryer, wait for an hour and voila! A shrunken plaid!

For extra fun, allow the funny fat cat to inspect the results.

Want more?! Weave it yourself at 24 epi and Cottolin. For extra credit in kindergarten, have little Billy build a loom. It's not cheap, and it's not easy, but it's good for him-- he will thank you one day when he is grown!!

That's it for today, folks. Stay tuned for the next episode of Fiber Raven Soiree on Monday, when we will look to see what is in the Mary Poppins Memorial Bottomless Knitting Basket!!