fiber artist
karen borga
CREATING MY LIFE
One THREAD AT A TIME
Let me INSPIRE YOU!
As a fiber artist, my days are spent immersed in the world of wool creating one thread at a time.
A Fiber Artist’s Journal
My creative ADHD often takes me on exciting journeys down various “rabbit holes” of artistic exploration. (Bet this happens to you too!) This website is my way of documenting all the incredible techniques and information I discover, hoping to make your search for techniques and inspiration a little easier. Plus, it’s a handy reference for me!
Here, you’ll find my insights and tips on:
Weaving on lots of types of looms Spinning various weight yarns The Art of Scouring fleece Nuno felting with fine & raw wool Dyeing wool, roving and yarn Knitting and crocheting … And, whatever interests me today!
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Wet finishing my recent spin. Felt like there might be too much lanolin in it to felt easily, so giving it another washing.
7 hours ago
Very happy with the result of this spin. Chunky yarn with just specks of gray. Once it is wet finished, I expect it to bloom into a fluffy soft (easy to felt) yarn. Almost done with creating the warp and weft for my Fiber Mural. 🐑 🧶 🎨 🖼️
12 hours ago
Spun a gorgeous Suri Alpaca fleece with lace mohair yarn to make this Art Yarn. Hoping it will felt well to use on my Fiber Mural. Suppose I need to test all the yarns I have spun for the project. I don't typically enjoy the sampling ... but it has been a while since I was in the felting studio. Looking forward to playing with wool, soap and water again!
3 days ago
Do you subscribe to creative magazines?
Love when I get mine in the mail ❤️ @longthreadmedia
3 days ago
I recently came across this piece of fabric that once belonged to my Grandma, and it finally has the perfect place! I used it to recover the bench for my Beste’s (Great Grandma’s) desk. It brings me so much joy to continue using pieces of my family’s history. My Grandma was our family historian—at least for us—passing down countless memories and cherished items. Her brothers were born in Denmark, while she was born here, and my Grandfather was also born in Denmark. Our home is a reflection of our Danish heritage, and now I get to share it with my grandchildren.
6 days ago
Happy Valentine's Day! Enjoying my gift from Frank 🩷 A @borgas_brewhouse Latte
6 days ago
Ooo ... think my handspun yarn from a South Down fleece will add some lovely grays to my FIBER MURAL. Making progress. 💜 🐑
1 week ago