Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # leilani handmade: selling my creations since 2001. ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://leilanihandmade.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Spinning (and Dyeing) Ugly Roving](https://leilanihandmade.com/spinning-and-dyeing-ugly-roving/): My latest spinning experiment over on my YouTube channel was recreating a project I did a few years back, where I challenged myself to dye "ugly roving". - [Spinning Inspiration: Textured Fiber for Unique Handspun Yarn](https://leilanihandmade.com/spinning-inspiration-textured-fiber-for-unique-handspun-yarn/): The time has come to spin the textured batts and textured rovings from my previous posts for your spinning inspiration. - [Textured Chunky Batts on a Drum Carder](https://leilanihandmade.com/textured-chunky-batts-on-a-drum-carder/): I've owned my Brother Drum Carder for ten, if not 12 years. At the time, it was considered the most affordable drum carder on the market. Although they are still in the cheaper category drum carder wise, the price has increased significantly (what hasn't?!), which makes me wonder who is affording a drum carder these days! - [The Art of Roving to Yarn Transformation: A Colorful Journey!](https://leilanihandmade.com/transforming-colorful-roving-into-handspun-yarn/): A few months ago, I posted about dyeing roving in a crockpot, which is my favorite method for dyeing fiber for spinning. I used colors that I had just gotten in stock as examples, and the resulting color was not a combo I would typically dye. - [Master the Art of Fiber Blending with This Hackle Trick!](https://leilanihandmade.com/master-the-art-of-fiber-blending-with-this-hackle-trick/): I have nicknamed this hackle blending technique "sandwiching" because I layer many different types of fibers for spinning on top of each other, and repeat the process, "sandwiching" the fibers together before pulling them off with a diz. - [Master Your Craft: Testing the Lendrum Fast Flyer Attachment](https://leilanihandmade.com/master-your-craft-testing-the-lendrum-fast-flyer-attachment/): Although I have owned this spinning wheel the longest, I have never used the Lendrum fast flyer. My Lendrum foldable DT is my oldest and dearest spinning wheel. DT stands for "double treadle," and I loved the idea that it could be folded and stored when I was not using it. Well, almost 14 years later, it has only been folded once, when we moved from the Greater Montreal area back to our home province of Nova Scotia. - [Spinning Superwash BFL: A Review](https://leilanihandmade.com/spinning-superwash-bfl-a-review/): Documenting My Process of Dyeing and Spinning Superwash BFL for the First Time - [Spinning Inspiration: Creating Yarn Outside My Comfort Zone](https://leilanihandmade.com/creating-yarn-outside-comfort-zone/): Once again, I began creating yarn and decided, hey, this may make good content for spinning inspiration—or, more specifically, color inspiration. I’m unsure if I captured enough of the process for this to be useful to others, but we'll put it out there anyway. I know I'm always looking online for new color inspiration for dyeing my fiber for spinning, so why not? - [How To Use a Hackle for Fiber Prep and Blending](https://leilanihandmade.com/how-to-use-a-hackle-for-fiber-prep-and-blending/): Somehow, I stumbled upon a hackle, and I can't remember where. It may have been something I saw online or from my frequent trips to Vermont. I don't find Canada had/has a big fiber arts scene and I lived in Quebec at the time, so I could get my fiber fix easily south of the border in New England. Either way, I figured it would be a good solution to my dilemma, and thank goodness this happened before I bought a new carding cloth for my drum carder! - [Designing Yarn: How to Spin Yarn from Art Inspiration](https://leilanihandmade.com/designing-yarn-how-to-spin-yarn-from-art-inspiration/): My first task when designing yarn is to write down the colors I want to dye the fiber for the finished yarn. Typically, I will use a wool top commercial roving, but that's unnecessary. You could also dye bits of wool and spin it as you go. I often write down several colors that could work and adjust as I go. Sometimes, I will even swap out sections of color before or after spinning. The key is to be flexible and adventurous - and have fun with the challenge! - [Raw Alpaca Fleece: What You Need to Know About Spinning It](https://leilanihandmade.com/raw-alpaca-fleece-what-you-need-to-know-about-spinning-it/): I've spun raw Alpaca several times before, so I was pleasantly surprised by how clean this haul was, especially for free! After skirting (laying out the fiber one bag at a time and examining it to remove any unusable bits: such as large bits of vegetable matter, straw, poo, wiry over-grown guard hair-like pieces...) I divided it into piles of the best to the worst pieces. - [How to Dye Roving in a Crockpot: Step-by-Step](https://leilanihandmade.com/how-to-dye-roving-in-a-crockpot-step-by-step/): This month, I decided to make a video showing how I dye roving in a crockpot. This is continuing my series on crockpot dyeing. So far, I've posted on dyeing yarn in a crockpot and over-dyeing yarn in a crockpot. I thought it was a natural progression to cover fiber next. - [Over-Dyeing Handspun Yarn: An Experiment](https://leilanihandmade.com/over-dyeing-handspun-yarn-an-experiment/): This month's post involves over-dyeing my handspun yarn with two grey hues to see what it does to the overall color. - [Revamp Your Yarn: Transform 2-Ply to 3-Ply Crepe](https://leilanihandmade.com/revamp-your-yarn-transform-2-ply-to-3-ply-crepe/): My first instinct was to run the yarn back through my wheel and add more twist, but I knew it would still be relatively thin and uninteresting. So I thought, if I'm going to add extra twist, I might as well add A LOT of extra twist and make this a crepe yarn. I would have to spin a third singles that this 2-ply would be plied back to, but I'm pretty enthusiastic to have any reason to play and spin. :D - [Join Me as I Spin Vibrant 2-ply Targhee Wool Yarn](https://leilanihandmade.com/join-me-as-i-spin-vibrant-2-ply-targhee-wool-yarn/): Join me as I spin hand-dyed Targhee top roving into a 2-ply yarn using my electronic spinning "wheel," AKA e-spinner. I spin the singles first and then ply, using joins where I decide to detach and reattach the singles when the color doesn't match up just right. The yarn is finished via wet finishing and thwacking. - [September Update: New Yarn, New Video Coming Soon](https://leilanihandmade.com/september-update-new-yarn-new-video-coming-soon/): In exciting news, I have some new handspun yarn ready to be listed as soon as I can take some photos. And I've been spinning more regularly again, so more should be coming soon. Unless I create handspun for a specific project, I typically put it up for grabs on my website and some on Etsy. I will de-list anything that I decide to use personally down the road, but I haven't been doing much knitting or crocheting these days. I prefer to dye and blend fiber or spin. There are only so many hours in the day! - [Setting the Twist With a Snap: A Quick Way to Finish Handspun Yarn](https://leilanihandmade.com/setting-the-twist-with-a-snap-a-quick-way-to-finish-handspun-yarn/): Thus far, I've shared two variations on setting the twist of handspun yarn made with wool: wet-setting handspun yarn with thwacking and steam-setting handspun yarn. Today, I share the third and final way I set handspun. I call it snap setting, but I don't know if that's the official name. - [Plying Yarn: Mixing Alpaca and Merino Singles](https://leilanihandmade.com/plying-yarn-mixing-alpaca-and-merino-singles/): I consider plying yarn not just a skill but an art form, so I've played around with different forms of plying many times in the past. Plying a balanced yarn, or chain plying yarn is up there among the techniques that spinners want to master. Have you ever wondered what happens if you mix two different fibers in the same yarn? I don't mean blending before spinning, I mean one singles is one kind of fiber, plied to another singles of another type of fiber. - [Wet-Setting Wool Yarn: Step-by-Step Guide for Balanced Handspun](https://leilanihandmade.com/wet-setting-wool-yarn-step-by-step-guide-for-balanced-handspun/): This month, I am continuing with my Fiber Arts Video series, this time about wet-setting handspun yarn. Last month, I gave an example of steam setting handspun yarn. However, wet setting is how I set most of my handspun. This example is for wool yarn. - [Setting Handspun Yarn With Steam](https://leilanihandmade.com/setting-handspun-yarn-with-steam/): Have you ever wondered if there is a quicker or easier way to set yarn after spinning? I usually get on a spinning tangent and will have several skeins of yarn hanging in my studio before I get around to setting—and then I have several to do at once, which can be time-consuming. - [Dyeing Wool Yarn Solid Black](https://leilanihandmade.com/dyeing-wool-yarn-solid-black/): When dyeing wool yarn or fiber, some colors can be more difficult than others. Two colors that can be challenging to fully exhaust are red and turquoise. The other that took me a while to dye successfully is black. - [Scouring Sheep Fleece: A Revisit](https://leilanihandmade.com/scouring-sheep-fleece-a-revisit/): A couple of years ago, I wrote a blog post on scouring a raw sheep fleece step by step. The videos for the post were shot on my cell phone and posted in sections with explanations in between. I decided to combine all these small videos for those who want to run through them quickly. I also added a little update to the end. - [Dyeing Yarn at home: With a Crockpot](https://leilanihandmade.com/dyeing-yarn-at-home-with-a-crockpot/): If you're new here, let me introduce myself. Hi! I'm Leilani. I am a wife, mother, autodidact, and jewelry and fiber artist. I've been creating jewelry since the late 90s/early 2000s and started spinning and dyeing fiber 12+ years ago. I love to express myself through color and share my creations with others who will hopefully feel the love and attention put into every handmade item. - [Dye Studio Tour – This is Where I Play with Color](https://leilanihandmade.com/dye-studio-tour-this-is-where-i-play-with-color/): It's your typical Canadian February: Snowy, cold, and blah. On the plus side, the sun finally returned in the past week or so. I can't wait to get through the most miserable winter month and look forward to longer days and milder temperatures. - [Hello, 2024 – January Studio Update](https://leilanihandmade.com/hello-2024-january-studio-update/): "Any new beginning is forged from the shards of the past, not from the abandonment of the past." - [A Bold Decision – December Update](https://leilanihandmade.com/a-bold-decision-december-update/): "It's only when you risk failure that you discover things." - [How Did We Get Here – November Update](https://leilanihandmade.com/how-did-we-get-here-november-update/): "Gentleness is strength under control. It is the ability to stay calm, no matter what happens." - [A Time to Rest, More Time to Pause – October Update](https://leilanihandmade.com/a-time-to-rest-more-time-to-pause-october-update/): “Slowing down is not always easy, but there are many gems to be found at a gentler pace.” - [Time for a Rest – September Studio Update](https://leilanihandmade.com/time-for-a-rest-september-studio-update/): “Taking a break can lead to breakthroughs.” - [I Almost Threw in the Towel – August Update](https://leilanihandmade.com/i-almost-threw-in-the-towel-august-update/): “Be true to life by being true to your inner purpose. As you become present and thereby total in what you do, your actions become charged with spiritual power.” - [Pantograph Adventures in Manual Engraving](https://leilanihandmade.com/engraving-the-manual-way-with-a-pantograph/): Adventures of a (jewelry) maker who uses a classic Pantograph engraver - [Rain Rain Go Away – July Update](https://leilanihandmade.com/rain-rain-go-away-july-update/): "Go with the flow. Force nothing. Let it happen, or not happen...trusting that whichever way it goes, it's for the best" - [April Showers….in June (an update)](https://leilanihandmade.com/april-showers-in-june-an-update/): “Empathy is really the opposite of spiritual meanness. It’s the capacity to understand that every war is both won and lost. And that someone else’s pain is as meaningful as your own.” - [May the Fourth Be With You…May Update](https://leilanihandmade.com/may-the-fourth-be-with-you-may-update/): “To experience what isn't, love what is.” - [I can’t believe I forgot…April Update](https://leilanihandmade.com/i-cant-believe-i-forgot-april-update/): "My life isn't perfect, but I am thankful for what I have" - [Call to Action – We Need your Creativity – March Update](https://leilanihandmade.com/call-to-action-we-need-your-creativity-march-update/): "If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." - [February Vibes: Inner Work Creates Outer World](https://leilanihandmade.com/february-vibes-inner-work-creates-outer-world/): "What you're looking for is not out there. It is in you." - [5 Free and Easy Hat Patterns to make with Handspun Yarn](https://leilanihandmade.com/5-free-and-easy-hat-patterns-to-make-with-handspun-yarn/): I originally intended for this post to happen back in December, just in time for last-minute gift-making. Well, since the internet is forever, I guess it doesn't matter that I'm two months too late. ;) The following five hats were made with tried & true free patterns that I use with my sub-par handspun yarn (I sell the best stuff for others to enjoy). - [2023: The Year of Reinvention – January Update](https://leilanihandmade.com/2023-the-year-of-reinvention-january-update/): Usually, reinvention in the studio means changing my branding. But this time, I will be going through my products and deciding what needs to be updated, and what needs to go. It also means finally trying some new skills and projects I've put on the back-burner over the years. I finally feel confident and motivated! - [Have Yourself a Wonderful December](https://leilanihandmade.com/have-yourself-a-wonderful-december/): "The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." - [November Update: Nearly Everything is on Sale!](https://leilanihandmade.com/november-update-nearly-everything-is-on-sale/): "If you can't change it, change your attitude" - [Come with me as I scour Sheep Fleece](https://leilanihandmade.com/come-with-me-as-i-scour-sheep-fleece/): A few weeks ago, I attended the 100 Mile Food & Fibre Festival in Billtown, Nova Scotia. I swore I would not buy any more raw fleece. I have so much unspun fiber. - [Suddenly It’s Over: October Studio Update](https://leilanihandmade.com/suddenly-its-over-october-studio-update/): "Autumn is the season to find contentment at home by paying attention to what we already have" - [September Studio Update: Fibery Goodness](https://leilanihandmade.com/september-studio-update-fibery-goodness/): "The meaning of life is to find your gift; the purpose of life is to give it away." - [Work as Flow – August studio update](https://leilanihandmade.com/work-as-flow-august-studio-update/): "Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like." - [Joyous Jubilant Jam-Packed July: Fun in the Sun and Soaking in the Inspiration](https://leilanihandmade.com/joyous-jubilant-jam-packed-july-fun-in-the-sun-and-soaking-in-the-inspiration/): “Those who flow as life flows know they need no other force.” - [Welcome Productive June (I hope!)](https://leilanihandmade.com/welcome-productive-june-i-hope/): June has to be one of my favourite months of the year. It's the winding down of some activities, such as my children's schooling, and the start of new projects, such as growing season! I also get the itch to dye fiber and yarn since it dries so beautifully outside in the warmer temps. More about that later... - [May Update: The Month of (re)Vision](https://leilanihandmade.com/may-update-the-month-of-revision/): "You realize that all along there was something tremendous within you, and you did not know it." - [My Birthday, Shipping Woes, Etsy Strike](https://leilanihandmade.com/my-birthday-shipping-woes-etsy-strike/): April Showers bring...spring snowstorms. As I sit here and type this, there is 10cm of snow outside and the wind has picked up. I'm confused if it is April or December! Therefore, it's good day to pour a cup of tea and write my April Update. - [Impatiently Waiting for Spring](https://leilanihandmade.com/impatiently-waiting-for-spring/): It always seems that the closer one gets to the end of a task or period of time, one gets the most impatient. That's certainly me these days, impatiently waiting for spring to start! Thankfully the piles of snow are quickly receding: I almost forgot what my deck and yard looked like! - [Fighting the Winter Blahs (and a coupon code)](https://leilanihandmade.com/fighting-the-winter-blahs-and-a-coupon-code/): I can only describe the start of our year as....blah...we all as a family were dragging after all the Christmas hype. Plus, I have my typical winter dry cough that comes along with this lack of humidity and running our pellet stove constantly. It's so much fun to have a chronic cough in the era of covid hysteria. ???? - [End of Year Sale – Let’s Celebrate!](https://leilanihandmade.com/end-of-year-sale-lets-celebrate/): End of year sale coupon code available - keep reading to find out... - [Busy, Tired, Happy: My week at a glance](https://leilanihandmade.com/busy-tired-happy-my-week-at-a-glance/): My week at glance, at least the creative projects I've tackled this week anyway! It's getting close to the Christmas holidays and thus my "me" time is limited. Still, I have made the commitment to invest in myself more. That means more time for my personal projects and goals. Including, listening more to my intuition, trusting in myself and slowing down to hone my gifts, both physically and spiritually. - [Amazing Dishrags – Knitting Cotton Dishcloths](https://leilanihandmade.com/amazing-dishrags-knitting-cotton-dishcloths/): When I started knitting cotton dishcloths, I thought I'd maybe make a couple to try and that would be it. I gave one to my husband, who washes the majority of the dishes, to try. "Can you make some more?" He said, "Those are awesome!". They have become his fave dishcloths, and it has become a ritual that every autumn I make a new batch: some for him, some for gifts. - [Tips and Tricks for Dyeing Cotton Yarn](https://leilanihandmade.com/tips-and-tricks-for-dyeing-cotton-yarn/): Last week I was dyeing commercial (aka store bought) cotton yarn in the studio, to add to my existing stash. It occurred to me that I have not seen many blog posts on the topic of dyeing cotton yarn, especially if you want to achieve vibrant, rich colors. - [More About Me (Let Me Reintroduce Myself)](https://leilanihandmade.com/more-about-me-let-me-reintroduce-myself/): I've been putting in some much needed maintenance on the website, and I thought this would be a good time to reintroduce myself. I'm Leilani, a maker currently living in the beautiful Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia, Canada. I'm a born and bred Valley gal, though I spent 20 years away before moving back "home". I was raised in Hants County but now reside in Kings County. - [Baby it’s (getting) Cold Outside](https://leilanihandmade.com/baby-its-getting-cold-outside/): Autumn is in full swing here in the Annapolis Valley which means change-of-season chores before the snow flies, and I'm in denial that it's November! How can Christmas be next month? Weren't we just swimming in the pool and picking veggies in the garden? - [Hello, from my desk](https://leilanihandmade.com/hello-from-my-desk/): Waving hi from my desk, which is relatively clean, but ready to be filled with stones and connectors, fiber and dye samples. Sometimes it's good to clear the space and start anew. I wanted to do this post so that my customers know that the site is current and I am still creating and still selling my creations. A few months back I was have major pains in my shoulder and it was a signal for me to slow down and streamline how I spend my time. The major thing on the cutting block was online time. When I thought about what impacted me the most negatively, it was screentime. Too much causes my energy to be off, I simply feel anxious and out of sorts, not to mention the physical strain on my body from sitting and typing for extended periods of time. I'm also very sensitive to EMF, and can get a migraine at the drop of a hat, so it was a no-brainer to limit my time at the computer. - [A Happy Handmade Birthday](https://leilanihandmade.com/a-happy-handmade-birthday/): Last month, my tween had a birthday. She's really into Seals so this was the theme for her special day. I'm late getting this post up: we've been busy doing the usual spring prep around the home, and I've been going thru my products and giving them a revamp. Mostly my jewelry and some of my stitch markers, I feel it's time to freshen up the stock. It's been a wonderful albeit intense process that has opened the door into new creative ideas. 2021 is going to be an exciting year creatively! - [I’m Around, working away an update…](https://leilanihandmade.com/im-around-working-away-an-update/): I dropped the ball on the weekly blog update. After the destash listing blitz I wanted a break from new product listings, coupled with chronic pain (back/shoulder damage and migraines due to being hit by a car in my teens). I just needed a break from the norm. I'm still filling orders as they come in, and taking the opportunity to step back and do a product assessment. - [Destash Handspun Yarn Bundles are now available](https://leilanihandmade.com/destash-handspun-yarn-bundles-are-now-available/): It's a miracle, I got all the destash yarns from my personal stash listed! They are grouped in bundles. A couple of these are new product, I figured I might as well list them all and clean the slate entirely. - [Weekly update- A little late, all kinds of new destash items](https://leilanihandmade.com/weekly-update-a-little-late-all-kinds-of-new-destash-items/): I totally forgot to write an update last week! Retrograde had me motivated to clear up the old in anticipation of the new, so I got lots of destash yarn listed here and on etsy. Last month I decided to go through my handspun closet, and had to finally admit I will never get around to using most of these. So, I'm listing them bundled at a discount. - [What’s New Week of Feb 8th](https://leilanihandmade.com/whats-new-week-of-feb-8th/): Just popping on here quickly to share what's new this week. I finally got a new computer but with that there's set up, transferring my files and getting used to a new environment overall. Needless to say I fell behind this week with all things creative and handmade business related. I did get a couple of listings from my personal stash listed. I really agonized over the pricing. I'm donating my time, and hoping to at least recoup the material costs. - [The Ugly Dye Experiment: Is there truly a fail when dyeing roving for spinning? Adventures in Indie Dyeing](https://leilanihandmade.com/the-ugly-dye-experiment-is-there-truly-a-dye-fail-when-dyeing-roving-for-spinning-adventures-in-indie-dyeing/): Ugly dye? That doesn't sound appealing at all! I've had many hits and misses over the years in my indie-dye journey. When I started spinning 9 years ago, I swore I would never get into dyeing: another learning curve. But then I started processing fleece from raw and the appeal was there to learn. Soon I learned it was easy to fix mistakes by over-dyeing, salvaging over heated/manipulated fiber by re-combing or picking it, and by spinning the fiber in a more methodical way so to get the color to flow more beautifully together. - [What’s New This Week February Project Kick off](https://leilanihandmade.com/whats-new-this-week-february-project-kick-off/): This may be a short post on new projects and products this week as I want to do a separate post on ugly dyes and how I dye them. Sounds strange right? It's inspired by this roving and spin you may have seen on my instagram: - [New this Week – Jan 27- Finding My 2021 Groove](https://leilanihandmade.com/new-this-week-jan-27-finding-my-2021-groove/): I seem to come out of my New Year's fog on Tuesday - it was that apparent, I can tell you the exact day I stopped feeling both physically and mentally tired. I have not changed a thing, in fact I have not been getting enough sleep and craving sugar. I should check the Schumann Resonance for that day and see if there was a change. - [What’s New this week – winter blahs and leisurely pace](https://leilanihandmade.com/whats-new-this-week-winter-blahs-and-leisurely-pace/): Since December is a busy month for me, January tends to run on a leisurely pace. I've been concentrating on finishing up older projects and considering what I'd like to do next. - [Weekly Update- She Sells Seashells](https://leilanihandmade.com/weekly-update-she-sells-seashells/): I'm a few days late with my weekly update - but something miraculous happened on Monday: it was sunny! This has been a very drab winter thus far. One downfall of living on a rocky jagged coastline in Canada! - [Happy New Year – it’s 2021](https://leilanihandmade.com/happy-new-year-its-2021/): Happy New year! We flipped the calendar for yet another 365 days, though I suspect the real "new" year is in March. ???? I'm a tad late with my update. No new products this week but I have some new stitch markers and jewelry that I'm excited to release in the near future. - [Update Week of Dec 14th – Baking, baking and more baking…](https://leilanihandmade.com/update-week-of-dec-14th-baking-baking-and-more-baking/): No new products this week, as I've been taking the time to do some baking with my girls, and to get the studio tidied up. When I'm busy with orders, it starts to look like a bomb hit! I do have a few new items as well as revamped items to photograph. Hopefully to do on a sunny day. Winter can be so dark and depressing here in the Maritimes. - [Weekly update: Canada Post is over capacity](https://leilanihandmade.com/weekly-update-canada-post-is-over-capacity/): I received an e-mail today from Canada Post to warn Small Business customers they are over capacity, despite hiring an extra 4000 temporary employees for the holiday rush. Because of this, I cannot guarantee you'll receive packages by a certain date whether you have purchased tracking or not. I have been mailing all packages within 24 hours (with the exception of weekends) and upgrading customers free of charge to Expedited shipping (Canada) and tracked packet (USA) whenever possible. This comes out of my pocket. I know this may not be the smartest business move, but it's the right thing for me to do so that you have the most positive experience possible. Once it goes in the mailbox, it's out of my hands. - [What’s New week of Nov 30th – I forgot it was December](https://leilanihandmade.com/whats-new-week-of-nov-30th-i-forgot-it-was-december/): Anyone else find that December began with little fanfare? Add to the monotony of this year, it's unseasonably mild here in the Maritimes. The kids handled the Christmas decorating, and yesterday I had to remind them that we hadn't started the Advent Calendar (oops). - [What’s New Week of Nov 23 – Shop Local](https://leilanihandmade.com/whats-new-week-of-nov-23-shop-local/): I know it's hard to shop local when many business are closed or limiting the number of customers right now. With the exception of big box stores, which is hugely hypocritical on part of the government. Normally, the majority of my customers are from the United States, which being from Canada I always found odd. It hasn't seemed like Canadians have embraced online shopping to the extent of our neighbors to the south. - [What’s New Week of Nov 16th – A Renewed Energy](https://leilanihandmade.com/whats-new-week-of-nov-16th-a-renewed-energy/): It's officially Holiday rush season, and I've been upgrading everyone's shipping to expedited (Canada) or tracked packet (US) free of charge. I can't do it if your item cost less than the actual shipping. Canadian shipping charges are ridiculously expensive. I've lost out on a few orders, esp. yarn, where the shipping charges made up more than half the cost of the yarn. I know this does not make sense business wise BUT as I've said before it makes sense to me ethically. Shipping volumes are up significantly compared to past busy seasons, and Canada Post is not honoring shipping guarantees. I'll do everything in my power to get your orders to you in a timely fashion, but please understand there are no guarantees that items will be received by a certain date. - [What’s New this week: the back pain edition](https://leilanihandmade.com/whats-new-this-week-the-back-pain-edition/): This will most likely be a very short update this week. It's been a strange "what's that pain" kind of week. Including: pressure behind my left eye that made it hard for me to read or watch TV. I suspect it's eye strain and a type of headache but it was not something I'd experienced before. It happened after a long session of website maintainance followed by frantic pattern buying (Knit Picks had a $1 sale ????). - [What’s New this week: playing with stones, wrapping up yarn revamp and migraine pause](https://leilanihandmade.com/whats-new-week-playing-with-stones-wrapping-up-yarn-revamp-and-migraine-pause/): My week was cut short this week due to a migraine. My migraines always last 3 days, no matter what I do. Luckily it wasn't a full blown one, I could still function, albeit much slower. I think this is because I've been keeping up with my magnesium. This is the first migraine I've had in a few months which for me is really good. I'm blaming this one on the junk food I ate last weekend...I should know better! - [This week in creating: More Celtic Revamps, busy Shipping season, plus Yarn](https://leilanihandmade.com/this-week-in-creating-more-celtic-revamps-busy-shipping-season-plus-yarn/): I didn't get as many revamped listings up as I would have liked this week. Autumn domestic chores called, and I had the sudden craving for homemade bread, so out came the bread maker. I don't have time to make traditional bread, so I thought this was a good alternative. It turned out so good I think I will move along to no knead breads. I found a recipe for cooking a no knead bread in a Dutch oven and I am intrigued! - [It’s Revamp Week (or month…)](https://leilanihandmade.com/its-revamp-week-or-month/): Mercury officially went into retro-grade Tuesday, so I knew it was a good week to start the re-vamp of old products. It was also a short (work) week due to the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday, so I didn't get too many things relisted. Here's a look at what I did get up to this week... - [What’s new week of Oct 5th](https://leilanihandmade.com/whats-new-week-of-oct-5th/): I got this week's listings finished early! I will be cooking for the fam for Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend, and I'd like to enjoy the process unhindered. I'm not big on cooking, and I only enjoy it if I can concentrate all my energies on it. Still, I love to see my kids' and my hub's eyes light up when they eat a meal I prepared. - [What’s New this week: new promo code, products and more](https://leilanihandmade.com/whats-new-this-week-new-promo-code-products-and-more/): I had a rather mundane week of listing new products. I've been guarding my spirit and emotions all week: something is afoot. Here's is a recap of what's new this week... - [I broke my Clover Takumi US0 Circulars (and here’s how I fixed them)](https://leilanihandmade.com/i-broke-my-clover-takumi-us0-circulars-and-heres-how-i-fixed-them/): Yup. I broke a set of circulars just being careless. ???? I was really upset with myself: not only did I break a useful tool, I absolutely hate waste. What am I going to do with a broken set of circulars? Can I re-purpose them? Then I thought, maybe I can fix them... - [Hello, it’s been awhile (an update)](https://leilanihandmade.com/hello-its-been-awhile-an-update/): I am well overdue for an update! I won't lie. I kinda forgot about this blog. I realized that since the most recent post was LAST YEAR it may appear that I am not actively creating and maintaining this website. Not true at all! I am as busy as ever. I did shut my Etsy shop down for several months this spring due to how slow the mail was moving, but that seems to have improved - so I've been back full time fulfilling orders for a couple of months now. I received a few orders thru this site during that time, and although delivery was slow I am thankful for the few sales I did receive. - [Now Shipping to the UK](https://leilanihandmade.com/now-shipping-to-the-uk/): Hello UK peeps and the world at large: I am shipping to the UK again...more info below... - [New site design: new way to buy](https://leilanihandmade.com/new-site-design-new-way-to-buy/): Welcome to my new site design! - [Bulk Discounts and Free Shipping – the codes for bb3.ca bijoux fiber gifts](https://leilanihandmade.com/bulk-discounts-free-shipping-codes-bb3-ca-bijoux-fiber-gifts/): Due to requests I have made some bulk discount coupon codes for larger orders. I can give larger discounts on orders of $250+ simply send me a message and let's discuss! These codes work on the website and Etsy shop: - [What Happened to the Canada Post Shipping Option…?](https://leilanihandmade.com/what-happened-canada-post-shipping-option/): I know I have at least 2 packages to my knowledge held up in the system. Instead of running my usual holiday sale on Etsy, I put my Etsy shop on vacation mode until I could figure out what to do next. On my website, I have disabled shipping with Canada Post until further notice. I have become increasingly frustrated with Canada Post over the past few years, the reasons could be a blog post on its own. Sad considering I have been satisfied with their service for several years prior. I've been selling goods off & on online since the early 2000's. - [Promo Codes for Discounts on bb3.ca](https://leilanihandmade.com/promo-codes-discounts-bb3-ca/): Here's some promo codes for the website. I wanted to note that shipping for yarn is an estimate and I'm happy to refund the difference if the shipping ends up to be more expensive. Canada Post shipping rates in Canada are complicated and at times seem very random. How about free shipping to save the hassle? - [Selling Handmade Online: The Anatomy of a (Handmade) Listing](https://leilanihandmade.com/selling-handmade-online-anatomy-handmade-listing/): Here's a behind-the-scenes look at selling handmade online: this is a screenshot of the many products that I have made and yet to list. Some of these items have been around for over a year. The problem is this: I love to make things and I would spend my entire lifetime doing just that. Taking the time to get items ready for sale and listed, not so much. I wish it were as simple as: I make something, I take a picture of it, and magically customers come along and buy it. Not so. When you are an artist/maker of any kind - in charge of selling your work - you wear many hats/learn many talents to make that sale. We don't have a MLM company to back us with promotional kits on the ready to help promote our goods. I've considered hiring outside help but any kind of PR I've researched was too out of reach for me cost wise. When you think about the price that we have to charge to be competitive with the mass-produced, selling handmade online is a losing battle. - [40% off Stitch Markers AKA Knitting Bling Oct 2-8](https://leilanihandmade.com/40-off-stitch-markers-aka-knitting-bling-oct-2-8/): Prices as marked on Etsy. Discount available on my website with promo code STITCH40 at checkout. Sale on until Sunday, Oct. 8th, 2017. I'll announce a new sale every Monday via Facebook. - [On Sale: Matching Mother Daughter Necklaces](https://leilanihandmade.com/sale-matching-mother-daughter-necklaces/): I unexpectedly started my Christmas shopping today. Great deals at a kitchen store I couldn't resist which reminded me, that I will have weekly sales leading up to the holidays but I have not had the time to blog about it (and I still don't, so this will be brief). This week's sale was 20% off the matching mother daughter necklaces. You still have time to take advantage of the sale, it's going on until end of day tomorrow, Sunday October 1st, 2017. Monday I will announce another sale. - [Are you on Instagram?](https://leilanihandmade.com/are-you-on-instagram/): In the meantime, I wanted to mention that I have been taking Instagram out for a test drive and I really like it! I have been meaning to check it out for some time but feared I lacked the time for it. Finally giving in to a smart phone a couple of years ago certainly makes posting pics online easier. I love seeing life in pictures - so if you are on IG please follow me: I need people to follow, too! The content is much different from what you would find on my Facebook page or even Twitter (although a bit of overlap is inevitable). It's a behind the scenes glimpse of my creative life: and my cats with a few appearances of my kids (the cat thing, was supposed to be temporary while I tried out how the app worked - who knew people liked seeing pics of cats. So. The cats stay... ;) ). - [Etsy’s First Ever Site Wide Sale](https://leilanihandmade.com/etsys-first-ever-site-wide-sale/): I don't do a lot of sales because there is very little markup on my work. However once in awhile I love to give a discount because let's face it: there is very little money for the non-essentials these days. Etsy is having its first ever site wide sale & I'm participating! The sale is running from August 31st to September 4th, 2017. Save 30% on everything in my shop (excluding jewelry making supply destash). I will run a sale in tandem on my website - 30% off - simply use code LONGWEEKEND30 at checkout. I will highlight it in the checkout in case you forget. The sale price will be automatic on Etsy. - [50% off Earrings all July – Handmade just for you](https://leilanihandmade.com/50-off-earrings-all-july-handmade-just-for-you/): I'm celebrating handmade for the month of July with 50% off all my handmade earrings. I've been so busy this month in the studio with mostly fiber arts projects, the usual jewelry orders (and trying to have a bit of a summer vacation too!) that I am just getting around to announcing it on the blog now. But if you follow me on Facebook you may already know about the sale. In any event, you still have until the end of the month to take advantage. - [Cat Themed Note Cards](https://leilanihandmade.com/cat-themed-note-cards/): For this next group of cat themed note cards I used a combination of distress inks and copic markers. I wanted a really simple note card but found the end result rather plain. So I added some Nuvo Crystal Jewel Drops and I loved the dimension they added. I adore the jewel drops the most as they have a nice translucency. The final card in this series (above) was to resemble a cat the recipient owns, but it was hard to get his unique black and white coloring. - [Final Newsletter bb3.ca May 2017](https://leilanihandmade.com/final-newsletter-bb3-ca-may-2017/): May will be the final newsletter. It's not for any bad reason, it just hit me while compiling it this month, that I should consider doing something new as far as promotion goes. That and, for several reasons covered in the newsletter, it's becoming more & more difficult for me to offer a monthly giveaway. The cost of postage alone has risen significantly over the 4 years I have compiled the newsletter. - [New Designs for May – Memorial Pet Jewelry](https://leilanihandmade.com/new-designs-may-memorial-pet-jewelry/): Since I was making a Cat Angel Necklace I decided to expand on the memorial pet jewelry and make a dog version as well. I hope to have more options in the future as I find the perfect sterling silver charms. The dog angel charms read " good boy" and price out cheaper than the cat angel charms, I assume due to the size and amount of sterling used. I also had the idea to offer the piece as a necklace or clip on charm set. These 13mm sterling silver lobster clasps are a large size making them appropriate to clip to a purse, bag, keychain, zipper pull or an existing bracelet. I like how this clip on option turned out so much, I will probably offer this option with some of my other personalized necklaces. - [Hackle – Another Funny Named Fiber Processing tool](https://leilanihandmade.com/hackles-another-funny-named-fiber-processing-tool/): Then it occured to me one day that a hackle could make my life so much easier when it comes to combing fleece top. A drum carder is great for blending and making your fleece & fiber somewhat smooth, but it won't remove all the noils or tiny gnarly bits nor is the fleece/fiber guaranteed to be lined completely straight like it would be if combed. This texture has merit for spinning, particularly chunky or woolen yarn. Of course I do like to spin a textured art yarn as well. For certain fleece that I hand process I prefer them to be smooth - like merino for instance. I love a nice, smooth, merino top. Plus I get the added bonus of felting with the leftovers. I love my St. Blaise combs, but there is only so much you can comb at once. With a hackles, I can load a larger amount of fleece, then comb it out with my combs. - [Mother-Daughter Half a Heart Charms & April’s New Items](https://leilanihandmade.com/mother-daughter-half-heart-charms-aprils-new-items/): I keep a sample of all the charms I own in a binder with plastic inserts you would use for baseball or hockey trading cards. A look book for charms so to speak. I often will flip through it for inspiration. This month one charm caught my eye: the mother-daughter charm. This sterling silver charm comes as one heart that I have to carefully separate into two. The significance of this charm goes farther than my own mother-daughter experience: my mother is buried with her half. - [Making Balled Headpins](https://leilanihandmade.com/making-balled-headpins/): Since the New Year I started making balled headpins again. I really like the look of them versus the more common flat head (although they certainly have their place in design). For awhile I just couldn't be bothered and would buy sterling silver headpins in bulk. Now that I got the (mini) torch out again I have to ask myself why I didn't just stick with making my own. Yes it gets tedious cutting the wire to size. Yes I have to set up the workspace including protecting my desk with a fire resistant mat. But having the freedom of making the gauge and length of headpin that I need for projects is a luxury, and watching the silver ball form at the end of the wire in the orange flame is mesmerizing. Using fine silver - a more pure silver than sterling - means no fire scale to clean off so it's incredibly quick. - [Loss…Grief…Love](https://leilanihandmade.com/loss-grief-love/): I am wracked with grief. He was only 11 months old. Cause is still unknown. ## Pages - [Terms of Use](https://leilanihandmade.com/terms-of-use/): These Terms and Conditions govern your access to, usage of all content, Product and Services available at website (the “Service”) operated by Leilani Cleveland Deveau (“us”, “we”, or “our”). This site is an e-commerce website. - [Where to Find Me](https://leilanihandmade.com/where-to-find-me/): I am also on the following selling platforms. I'm always looking for new places to sell or be featured. If you run a selling platform or website that specializes in handmade goods I'd love to hear about it. - [Special Requests Form](https://leilanihandmade.com/special-requests-form/): Use this form to contact me for any requests for bulk, wholesale or consignment orders, as well as request for donations or custom ideas. For simple comments or questions, please use the Contact Me form. - [home](https://leilanihandmade.com/home/) - [Refund and Returns Policy](https://leilanihandmade.com/refund_returns/): Please contact me within 7 business days of receipt of your item to request a return. - [Privacy Policy](https://leilanihandmade.com/privacy-policy/): Your privacy is important to us. It is Leilani Handmade's policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you across our website, https://leilanihandmade.com, and other sites we own and operate. - [Shop](https://leilanihandmade.com/shop/) - [FAQ](https://leilanihandmade.com/faq/): From the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada to Canadian & US addresses. I currently reside in Kings County. Depending on where I am at any given day your package may mail from Canning, Kentville or New Minas. Are you local? I can possibly arrange to deliver or meet up to drop off your order. - [About Me](https://leilanihandmade.com/about-me/): Find out even more about me here... - [Artisanal Handspun Yarn and Handmade Jewelry Made in Nova Scotia with Free Shipping Over $65](https://leilanihandmade.com/): Free shipping and upgrade to tracking on orders of $65+;  shipping throughout Canada and the USA. Handspun & indie dyed yarn, knitting accessories and handmade jewelry keepsakes, made in my home studio near Centreville, Nova Scotia, Canada. I've been making and selling my creations for over two decades, primarily online. I'm leilanihandmade8888 on Etsy if you would like to check my feedback. - [Blog](https://leilanihandmade.com/blog/) ## Products - [Handspun Yarn – Lilacs in Autumn](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-yarn-lilacs-in-autumn/): Handmade (Handspun) Dimensions 3.6oz (104 grams); approx. 208 yards; 3-ply; 11 WPI (worsted) Material Primary fiber: Wool (blue faced leicester) BFL top was hand-dyed in my home studio and then spun into this 3-ply yarn. Colors include: lilac, ecru, golden ochre and olive. - [Handspun Merino Yarn – Pastel Spiral](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-merino-yarn-pastel-spiral/): Handspun Merino Yarn Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (merino top) 2ply; 4.9oz/138gr; 286 yards; approx. 9 wpi (worsted); super soft A softer, subtler version of my spiral ply yarn using silver grey rather than black. The colors used in the colorful ply are: fuchsia, turquoise, lime green, cream, yellow, light salmon and pink. Merino top was hand-dyed in my home studio and then spun into this fun yarn.  Super soft and squishy.   Fiber was hand-dyed in my studio and spun at home in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada. - [Handspun Merino Yarn – Bold Vivid Spiral](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-merino-bold-vivid-spiral/): Handspun Merino Yarn Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (merino top) 2ply; 6.2oz/170gr; 382 yards; approx. 10 wpi (worsted); super soft This handspun yarn features a vibrant array of colors, including fuchsia, turquoise, lime green, buttercream, yellow, light salmon, pink, light olive green, dark purple, and gold ochre. Spiral plied to black means it has a stunning backdrop to let those bold colors shine! Fiber was hand-dyed in my studio and spun at home in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada. - [Handspun Merino Yarn – Zebra of Materials](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-merino-yarn-zebra-of-materials-copy/): Handspun Merino Yarn Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (merino top) 2ply; 7.4oz/210gr; 382 yards; approx. 10 wpi (worsted); super soft (more info below...) - [Handspun Merino Yarn – 7 of Materials](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-merino-yarn-7-of-materials/): Handspun Merino Yarn Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (merino top) 2ply; 3.5oz/102gr; 210 yards; approx. 11 wpi (worsted); super soft (more info below...) - [Handspun Yarn – Superwash Merino with Nylon – Vivid Autumn](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-yarn-vivid-autumn/): Handmade (handspun) Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (superwash merino) and nylon 2ply; 3.3oz/94gr; 386 yards; approx. 12 wpi (DK); super soft (more info below...)   - [Handspun Art Yarn – Cormo and Locks](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-art-yarn-cormo-and-locks/): Discover the beauty of handspun art yarn with Cormo and Locks. Wool, silk, and angelina fibers create a unique texture. Enjoy crafting with this bulky weight yarn Handspun Art Yarn Materials: Primary fiber: Wool; Secondary fiber: Silk Yarn weight: 5 bulky Cormo, silk, angelina, angora & mohair locks 2.6oz/74gr; approx 52 yards; 2ply; approx 7 wpi (bulky) (more info below) - [SOLD Knitting Terms Custom Order](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/knitting-terms-custom-order/): Set of silver knitting markers (clip-on) engraved with: M1L (front) F-B (back) and M1R (front) B-F (back) as requested faceted glass bead accents and metal bead caps - [Catholic Art Stitch Markers with Silver Heart](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stitch-markers-catholic-art-silver-heart-charm/): Handmade Unique stitch markers featuring silver heart-shaped Catholic artwork charm Ships from Canada Materials: silver heart-shaped catholic artwork charm, silver 16mm closed ring or silver 13mm leverback ring, freshwater pearls, metal bead caps and spacers Read more about this set below... - [Catholic Medals Gold Oval Stitch Markers – Handmade](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stitch-markers-catholic-medals-gold-oval/): Discover beautifully crafted gold oval stitch markers with Catholic medals. Handmade with love by Leilani. Ships from Canada Materials: gold catholic artwork charm, gold 10mm closed ring or gold 13mm leverback ring, freshwater pearls Read more about this set below... - [Handspun Boucle Yarn Collection](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/boucle-yarn/): Explore my handspun boucle yarns made from Mohair (angora goat) and Wensleydale (sheep) fibers. They are perfect for indoor hobbyists (knitters, crocheters, weavers, doll makers, etc.). Discover unique textures today! Handspun and hand-dyed. Mohair and Wensleydale are perfect choices for this style of art yarn as they are long stapled and make great loops. Fiber is from US suppliers. More details on each yarn are below... - [Indie Dyed Yarn – Fingering Weight – Feeling Moody](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/indie-dyed-yarn-fingering-weight-feeling-moody/): Explore moody magic with this indie dyed yarn: Commercial Yarn hand dyed Materials: 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon Length: 462 Yarn weight: 3.5oz/100gr (more info below...)   - [Indie Dyed Yarn – Fingering Weight – Blue Lime and Turquoise](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/indie-dyed-yarn-blue-lime-turquoise/): Commercial Yarn hand dyed Materials: 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon Length: 462 Yarn weight: 3.5oz/100gr Fingering weight yarn typically used for sock knitting. This is a vibrant yarn because who doesn't like a nice pair of LOUD socks! :) (more info below...)   - [Indie Dyed Yarn – DK – Turquoise Olive and Rainbow Speckles](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/indie-dyed-yarn-dk-turquoise-olive-and-rainbow-speckles/): Commercial Yarn hand dyed Materials: 100% merino Length: 246 yards of DK weight Yarn weight: 3.5oz/100gr (more info below...)   - [Indie Dyed Yarn – DK – Orange Violet Grey Blue](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/indie-dyed-yarn-dk-orange-violet-grey-blue/): Commercial Yarn hand dyed Materials: 100% merino Length: 246 yards of DK weight Yarn weight: 3.5oz/100gr (more info below...)   - [Indie Dyed Yarn – Worsted Weight – Red Dark Denim Key Lime](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/indie-dyed-yarn-worsted-weight-red-dark-denim-key-lime/): Commercial Yarn hand dyed Materials: 100% superwash merino Length: 220 yards of worsted weight Yarn weight: 3.5oz/100gr (more info below...)   - [Indie Dyed Yarn – Worsted Weight – Red Dark Denim Blue Confetti](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/indie-dyed-yarn-worsted-weight-red-dark-denim-blue-confetti/): Commercial Yarn hand dyed Materials: 100% superwash merino Length: 220 yards of worsted weight Yarn weight: 3.5oz/100gr (more info below...)   - [Indie Dyed Worsted Weight Yarn – Vibrant Golden Pear Teal Burgundy](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/indie-dyed-worsted-weight-yarn-golden-pear-teal-burgundy/): These skeins are hand-dyed commercial superwash merino yarn in worsted weight. Dyed vibrant colors in my home studio in Nova Scotia. Materials: 100% superwash merino Length: 220 yards Yarn weight: 3.5oz/100gr (more info below...)   - [SOLD Handspun Yarn Bundle – Merino – Marker Box](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-yarn-merino-marker-box/): Handmade (handspun) Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (merino top) 2ply; 3.4oz/96gr; 226 yards; approx. 11 wpi (worsted); super soft - [Handspun yarn – Cormo – Fresh](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-yarn-hand-processed-cormo-fresh/): Handmade Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (cormo) Yarn weight: bulky and DK 3.6oz/104gr; approx 264 yards; 2ply; approx 12 wpi (DK); soft Read more below... - [Handspun Yarn – BFL](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-yarn-bfl/): Choose a skein of handspun yarn that I dyed solid colors after spinning, with variations of shade throughout for interest. This category will be expanded in the future (See more below...) - [Handspun Merino Yarn – Tealy Good](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-merino-yarn-tealy-good/): Handspun Merino Yarn Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (merino top) 2ply; 3.7oz/104gr; 270 yards; approx. 12 wpi (DK); super soft (more info below...) - [SOLD Handspun Yarn- Merino – Colorful Sails](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-yarn-colorful-sails/): Handmade (handspun) Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (merino top hand-dyed) Yarn weight: 4 worsted & aran These two handspun yarns started out as merino top that was hand dyed before spinning into 2ply yarns. 216 yarns in total. See below for more info...     - [SOLD Handspun Merino Yarn – Adventures in Indie Dyeing 3.1](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-merino-yarn-adventures-in-indie-dyeing-volume-3-1/): Handspun Merino Yarn Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Merino Wool Top 2ply; 3.8oz/108gr; 194 yards; approx. 11 wpi (worsted); light and soft in feel (more info below...) - [Handspun Yarn – Adventures in Indie Dyeing 2.1](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-yarn-adventures-in-indie-dyeing-volume-2-1/): Handmade Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber:  Merino Wool Top 2ply; 3.7oz/106gr; 216 yards; approx. 10 wpi (worsted); light and soft in feel (more info below...) - [SOLD Handspun Yarn – Adventures in Indie Dyeing 5.1](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-yarn-adventures-in-indie-dyeing-volume-5-1/): Handmade Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool Yarn weight: 3 dk & light worsted 2ply; 3.9oz/112gr; 226 yards; approx. 10 wpi; light and soft in feel (more info below...) - [Indie Dyed Yarn – Sparkly Fingering Weight No. 3](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/sock-yarn-sparkly-fingering-weight-no-3/): Commercial Yarn hand dyed Materials: 70% superwash merino, 25% nylon, 5% sparkly nylon/polyester fibers Length: 462 Yarn weight: 3.5oz/100gr (more info below...)   - [Indie Dyed Yarn – Sparkly Fingering Weight No. 1](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/sock-yarn-sparkly-fingering-weight-1/): Commercial Yarn hand dyed Materials: 70% superwash merino, 25% nylon, 5% sparkly nylon/polyester fibers Length: 462 Yarn weight: 3.5oz/100gr (more info below...)   - [Merino Top Fiber Braid Undyed](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/merino-top-fiber-braid-undyed/): 4oz (114gr) undyed merino top braid 21 microns, 3-4 inch staple length texture: soft Straight from my personal fiber stash, ready for your own dye projects. You will receive one 4oz hand-braided roving. TIERED PRICING AVAILABLE: Buy 1 regular price, save on others in this category. Add to cart to see current discount. - [Targhee Top Fiber Braid hand dyed No. 7](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/targhee-top-fiber-braid-hand-dyed-7/): 3.8oz (107gr) hand dyed targhee sheep wool top 23 microns, 3-5 inch staple length texture: soft colors include: gold ochre, pink, mulberry, bermuda sand, reddish purple, lilac TIERED PRICING AVAILABLE: Buy 1 regular price, save on others in this category. - [Targhee Top Fiber Braid hand dyed No. 6](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/targhee-top-fiber-braid-hand-dyed-6/): 3.1oz (90gr) hand dyed targhee wool top 23 microns, 3-5 inch staple length texture: soft colors include: golden ochre, kelly green, teal, silver grey, turquoise TIERED PRICING AVAILABLE: Buy 1 regular price, save on others in this category. Add to cart to see current discount. - [Merino Top Fiber Braid Purple Fade](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/merino-top-fiber-braid-29/): 2.2oz (64gr) hand dyed merino top 21 microns, 3-4 inch staple length texture: soft This smaller skein is dyed a fade of amethyst and lilac in my home studio. TIERED PRICING AVAILABLE: Buy 1 regular price, save on others in this category. Add to cart to see current discount. - [Merino Top Fiber Braid No. 25](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/merino-top-fiber-braid-25/): 2oz (58gr) hand dyed merino top 21 microns, 3-4 inch staple length texture: soft Colors in this roving: magenta purple, lilac, purple, aqua, violet, teal TIERED PRICING AVAILABLE: Buy 1 regular price, save on others in this category. Add to cart to see current discount. - [Merino Top Fiber Braid hand dyed Teal](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/merino-top-fiber-braid-teal/): 4oz (114gr) hand dyed merino top 21 microns, 3-4 inch staple length texture: soft Dyed a hue of teal in my home studio in Nova Scotia, Canada TIERED PRICING AVAILABLE: Buy 1 regular price, save on others in this category. Add to cart to see current discount. - [Merino Top Fiber Braid No. 41](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/merino-top-fiber-braid-no-41/): 4oz (114gr) hand dyed merino top 21 microns, 3-4 inch staple length texture: soft Colors in this roving: sunset orange, mountain aqua, kelly green, mouse grey Dyed in my home studio in Nova Scotia, Canada TIERED PRICING AVAILABLE: Buy 1 regular price, save on others in this category. Add to cart to see current discount. - [Merino Top Fiber Braid No. 40](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/merino-top-fiber-braid-40/): 4oz (114gr) hand dyed merino top 21 microns, 3-4 inch staple length texture: soft Colors in this roving: amethyst, magenta, mountain aqua, salmon, aztec gold, country green, mulberry, nautical blue Dyed in my home studio in Nova Scotia, Canada TIERED PRICING AVAILABLE: Buy 1 regular price, save on others in this category. Add to cart to see current discount. - [Merino Top Fiber Braid No. 37](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/merino-top-fiber-braid-no-37/): 4oz (114gr) hand dyed merino top 21 microns, 3-4 inch staple length texture: soft Colors in this roving: bermuda sand, mocha, flame red, toffee, white Dyed in my home studio in Nova Scotia, Canada TIERED PRICING AVAILABLE: Buy 1 regular price, save on others in this category. Add to cart to see current discount. - [Merino Top Fiber Braid No. 26](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/merino-top-fiber-braid-26/): 3.9oz (112gr) hand dyed merino top 21 microns, 3-4 inch staple length texture: soft Colors in this roving: turquoise, herb green, salmon, silver grey, straw Dyed in my home studio in Nova Scotia, Canada TIERED PRICING AVAILABLE: Buy 1 regular price, save on others in this category. Add to cart to see current discount. - [Merino Top Fiber Braid No. 19](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/merino-top-fiber-braid-19/): 4oz (114gr) hand dyed merino top 21 microns, 3-4 inch staple length texture: soft Colors in this roving: olive (brown), ecru, flame red, earthy green Dyed in my home studio in Nova Scotia, Canada TIERED PRICING AVAILABLE: Buy 1 regular price, save on others in this category. Add to cart to see current discount. - [Merino Top Fiber Braid No. 15](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/merino-top-fiber-braid-15/): 2.1oz (59gr) hand dyed merino top 21 microns, 3-4 inch staple length texture: soft Colors in this roving: violet, blue, magenta purple, purple TIERED PRICING AVAILABLE: Buy 1 regular price, save on others in this category. Add to cart to see current discount. - [Merino Top Fiber Braid No. 13](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/merino-top-fiber-braid-13/): 3.5oz (99gr) hand dyed merino top 21 microns, 3-4 inch staple length texture: soft Colors in this roving: crimson, light blue, olive (brown), scarlet, ecru TIERED PRICING AVAILABLE: Buy 1 regular price, save on others in this category. Add to cart to see current discount. - [Merino Top Fiber Braid No. 5](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/merino-top-fiber-braid-5/): 4oz (114gr) hand dyed merino top 21 microns, 3-4 inch staple length texture: soft Colors in this roving: natural white, light blue, pumpkin, Aztec gold & herb green TIERED PRICING AVAILABLE: Buy 1 regular price, save on others in this category. Add to cart to see current discount. - [Merino Top Fiber Braid No. 7](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/merino-top-fiber-braid-7/): 3.4oz (96gr) hand dyed merino top 21 microns, 3-4 inch staple length texture: soft Colors in this roving: clay, rust, peach blossom, aqua, light blue TIERED PRICING AVAILABLE: Buy 1 regular price, save on others in this category. Add to cart to see current discount. - [Stylish Hematite Lantern Bead Earrings](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/hematite-lantern-bead-earrings/): Discover the allure of gun metal grey hematite lantern beads paired with decorative accents. Shop our exclusive handmade earrings handcrafted by Leilani in her home studio in Nova Scotia, Canada Handmade item Ships from Canada Drop length: 3.5 Centimeters; Length: 5 Centimeters; Width: 9 Millimeters Materials: Stainless steel, Stone Location: Earlobe Closure: Ear wire Made to Order (more below...) - [Sterling Silver Angel Necklace](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/sterling-silver-angel-keepsake-necklace/): Handmade item Ships from Canada Pendant width: 15 Millimeters; Pendant height: 22 Millimeters Materials: Silver Closure: Spring ring Chain style: Cable Style: Minimalist Can be personalized Made to Order (more info below...) - [Save the Earth Necklace](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/save-the-earth-keepsake-necklace/): Handmade item Ships from Canada Pendant width: 14 Millimeters; Pendant height: 17 Millimeters Materials: Silver Closure: Spring ring Chain style: Cable Style: Minimalist Can be personalized Made to Order More details below...   - [Gold Enameled Ladybug Keychain – Handmade with Love](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/gold-ladybug-keychain-charm/): Add a touch of whimsy to your collection with a gold ladybug keychain. Handcrafted with care, this charming accessory is a must-have for those who love ladybugs. Gold keychain featuring a large 24x20mm red enameled ladybug charm. The metal charm has red wings and 2 black dots. Accented by a 10mm black faceted glass bead; metal spacers. Made for you at time of order.   - [OM Aum Necklace with Choice of Gemstone](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/om-aum-pendant-choice-of-gemstone/): The sacred symbol OM/Aum is the featured pendant on this necklace that I will make for you at time of order. Chose from a gold or silver necklace & your choice of 4 gemstones. Culinary grade lead-free pewter pendant in either silver or gold, on choice of sterling silver or gold-filled chain *SAVE ON THE SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT PRODUCTS IN THIS LISTING. ADD TO CART TO SEE CURRENT DISCOUNTS* Handmade item Ships from Canada Materials: Pewter, Stone Closure: Spring ring Chain style: Cable Made to Order (more info below...) - [Charm Necklace – Animals & Insects – Personalized](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/custom-charm-necklace-engraved-letter-charm-animals-insects/): Pick a charm, letter to engrave on a disk, chain length and metal (sterling silver or gold-filled, with pewter animal or insect charm) for this fun custom keepsake necklace. I'll make it for you at time of order (more details below...) *SAVE ON THE SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT PRODUCTS IN THIS LISTING. ADD TO CART TO SEE CURRENT DISCOUNTS* Handmade item Ships from Canada Materials: Pewter, Silver Closure: Spring ring Chain style: Cable Can be personalized Made to Order Charms available: butterfly, frog, turtle, dragonfly, ladybug, horse, bee, hummingbird, bunny, teddy bear   - [Dark Angel Pendants](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/dark-angel-skull-wings-gemstone-pendants/): The entire Dark Angel Pendant series is now in one listing for ease of choice. Some designs are on clearance. Featuring a variety of gemstones to suit different tastes, choose from: faceted labradorite faceted tourmaline faceted lemon smokey quartz quartz crystal faceted coin faceted moonstone natural aquamarine natural blue opal natural snow quartz natural smokey quartz Culinary grade pewter skull and wings; assembled on sterling silver or fine silver headpins (made in my studio, depending on what I have available at the time); sterling silver pendant bail; choice of chain. More detailed info below... *SAVE ON THE SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT PRODUCTS IN THIS LISTING. ADD TO CART TO SEE CURRENT DISCOUNTS* - [Aquamarine OM Aum Pendant](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/aquamarine-om-pendant/): This listing has moved to: https://leilanihandmade.com/product/om-aum-pendant-with-choice-of-gemstone/ Handmade item Ships from Canada Materials: Gold, Pewter, Silver, Stone Closure: Spring ring Chain style: Cable Made to Order - [Large Silver Angel Wing Bag Charm](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/angel-wing-bag-charm/): Handmade Ships from Canada Length: 15 centimeters 49mm silver metal angel wing charm is paired with 13mm, 12mm and 8mm faceted glass rondelle beads in soothing colors of green, turquoise blue and clear. These beads have a wonderful shimmer, similar to crystal. Pewter (nickel alloy) accents. 26mm clip/clasp with heart pattern is lead & nickel free antique silver alloy. - [SOLD OUT Silver Stitch Marker Necklace Gifts for Knitters](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/silver-stitch-marker-necklace/): Teardrop pendant opens to remove 6 stitch markers that will fit US10.5 (6.5mm) knitting needles or smaller. Also includes a small clip on marker. Would make a fantastic gift for knitters. More info below... - [Gold Stitch Marker Necklace Gifts for Knitters](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/gold-stitch-marker-necklace/): Teardrop pendant opens to remove 6 stitch markers that will fit US10.5 (6.5mm) knitting needles or smaller. Also includes a small clip on marker. Would make a fantastic gift for knitters. More info below... - [Dark Angel Blue Opal Pendant](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/dark-angel-blue-opal-pendant/): This listing has moved to: https://leilanihandmade.com/product/dark-angel-gemstone-pendants/ Handmade item Ships from Canada Pendant height: 4.5 Centimeters; Pendant width: 14 Millimeters Materials: Pewter, Stone Gemstone: Opal Style: Gothic Made to Order - [Dark Angel Snow Quartz Pendant](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/dark-angel-snow-quartz-pendant/): This product has moved to: https://leilanihandmade.com/product/dark-angel-gemstone-pendants/ Handmade item Ships from Canada Pendant height: 4.2 Centimeters; Pendant width: 14 Millimeters Materials: Pewter, Stone Gemstone: Quartz Style: Gothic Made to Order - [Pewter Cat Face on Sterling Silver Chain – Personalized](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/pewter-cat-face-keepsake-necklace/): Handmade item Ships from Canada Materials: Gold, Pewter, Silver Closure: Spring ring Chain style: Cable Style: Minimalist Can be personalized Made to Order Read more details below... *SAVE ON THE SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT PRODUCTS IN THIS LISTING. ADD TO CART TO SEE CURRENT DISCOUNTS*   - [Starfish Charm Necklace – Personalized](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/starfish-keepsake-necklace/): Handmade item Ships from Canada Materials: Gold, Pewter, Silver Closure: Spring ring Chain style: Cable Style: Minimalist Can be personalized Made to Order *SAVE ON THE SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT PRODUCTS IN THIS LISTING. ADD TO CART TO SEE CURRENT DISCOUNTS* Read more details below...   - [Spindle Shell Necklace – Personalized](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/spindle-shell-necklace/): Handmade item Ships from Canada Materials: Silver Closure: Spring ring Chain style: Cable Style: Minimalist Made to Order *SAVE ON THE SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT PRODUCTS IN THIS LISTING. ADD TO CART TO SEE CURRENT DISCOUNTS* More info below... - [SOLD OUT Petite Gold Awareness Ribbon Necklace – Personalized](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/petite-gold-awareness-ribbon-necklace/): Handmade item Ships from Canada Materials: Gold Closure: Spring ring Chain style: Cable Style: Minimalist Can be personalized Made to Order *SAVE ON THE SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT PRODUCTS IN THIS LISTING. ADD TO CART TO SEE CURRENT DISCOUNTS* More info below... - [Celtic Knot Pendant Necklace](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/celtic-knot-pendant-necklace/): Discover the beauty of our handmade Celtic knot pendant necklace featuring silver pewter charm and freshwater pearls. Handmade item Ships from Canada Necklace length: 30 Inches; Pendant height: 2.3 Inches; Pendant width: 18 Millimeters Materials: Pewter, Silver Gemstone: Pearl Style: Celtic Made to Order More info below... - [Celtic Knot Earrings](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/celtic-knot-earrings/): Discover exquisite Celtic knot earrings handmade with love. Pewter charms and freshwater pearls. Lead-free, nickel-free. Made in Nova Scotia Handmade item Ships from Canada Length: 7 Centimeters; Drop length: 5.5 Centimeters; Width: 18 Millimeters Materials: Pewter Gemstone: Pearl Location: Earlobe Closure: Lever back Style: Celtic Made to Order More info below... - [SOLD OUT Stitch Marker Set – KNIT PURL – Gold](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stitch-marker-set-knit-purl-gold/): Handmade Ships from Canada These rings will fit most needle sizes, US17 (12mm) or smaller. Made for you at time of order in my home studio in Nova Scotia, Canada. More info below... - [Stitch Marker Set – Antique Gold Theme](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stitch-marker-set-of-6-antiqued/): This stitch marker set is an antique gold theme. You will receive 6 stitch markers various sizes, best for those who knit with smaller weights of yarn. Antique gold tone charms featuring an owl, heart with rhinestone, outlined hearts and a famous cat. Paired with faceted glass beads and metal bead caps/beads. (See more below...) - [Gold Teeny Tiny Stitch Markers size US4 or Smaller](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/gold-teeny-tiny-stitch-markers-for-knitting/): Handmade Ships from Canada Materials: 3mm faceted glass beads, 6mm gold tone closed rings, gold tone headpins - [SOLD Pearl Hoop Chandelier Style Earrings – Sterling Silver](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/pearl-hoop-earrings-in-sterling-silver/): Handmade item Ships from Canada Materials: Silver; 19mm hoops Gemstone: Pearl Location: Earlobe - [Triple Amethyst Gemstone Earrings](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/triple-amethyst-gemstone-leverback-earrings/): Handmade item Ships from Canada Length: 4.5 Centimeters; Width: 11 Millimeters Materials: Silver, Stone Gemstone: Amethyst Location: Earlobe Closure: Lever back Made to Order - [Topaz and Quartz Leverback Earrings](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/faceted-topaz-smooth-quartz-rondelle-leverback-earrings/): Handmade item Ships from Canada Length: 5.7 Centimeters; Width: 8 Millimeters Materials: Silver, Stone Gemstone: Topaz Location: Earlobe Closure: Lever back - [SOLD Handspun yarn – Springtime](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-yarn-3ply-worsted-springtime/): Handspun yarn Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (cormo) & alpaca Length: 326 yards Yarn weight: worsted & aran - [SOLD Handspun Yarn – Striped Candy](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-yarn-striped-candy/): Handmade (handspun) Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (merino top & hand-processed cormo) Yarn weight: 4 worsted & aran 2ply; 6.1oz/174gr; 268 yards; approx. 10 wpi (worsted); super soft (more info below...)     - [Handspun Yarn – Merino – Autumn Vibes](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-yarn-2-ply-merino-dk/): Handmade (handspun) Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (merino top) 2ply; 4.1oz/116gr; 278 yards; approx. 12 wpi (DK); super soft (more info below...)   - [Handspun Yarn Bundle – Merino – Electric Avenue](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-merino-electric-ave/): Handmade (handspun) Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (merino top) 2ply; 3.5oz/100gr; 232 yards; approx. 11 wpi (worsted); super soft - [SOLD Birds of Paradise – 2ply Handspun Merino – DK](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/birds-of-paradise-2ply-handspun-merino-dk/): Handmade (handspun) Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (merino) Length: 538 yards Yarn weight: DK & light worsted - [SOLD Handspun Yarn – Merino – Stone Hearth](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-yarn-stone-hearth/): Handspun yarn Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (merino) Length: 492 yards Yarn weight: 4 worsted & aran - [SOLD Handspun Yarn – Merino – Jungle Safari](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/jungle-safari/): Handmade (handspun) Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (merino) Length: 484 yards Yarn weight: worsted & aran - [SOLD Lodestone – 2ply Handspun Merino – DK](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/lodestone/): Handmade (handspun) Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool (merino) Length: 496 yards Yarn weight: 3 dk & light worsted - [SOLD Star Dangle Earrings](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/star-earrings-gun-metal-stardust-beads/): Handmade item Ships from Canada Length: 4.5 Inches; Drop length: 30 Millimeters; Width: 30 Millimeters Materials: Stainless steel Location: Earlobe Closure: Ear wire - [SOLD Turquoise Dangle Earrings with Hand Domed Textured Metal Focal](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/turquoise-dangle-earrings-hand-domed-focal/): Handmade item Ships from Canada Length: 2.5 Inches; Drop length: 2 Millimeters; Width: 23 Millimeters Materials: Stainless steel, Stone Gemstone: Turquoise Location: Earlobe Closure: Ear wire - [Gemstone Chip bead Earrings – Set of 4](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/gold-filled-set-of-4-earring-pairs-featuring-gemstone-chip-beads/): Handmade item Ships from Canada Length: 3 Centimeters; Width: 7 Millimeters Materials: Gold, Stone Location: Earlobe Closure: Ear wire Style: Minimalist - [SOLD Handspun Yarn – Spiral Ply – Early Spring](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/art-yarn-early-spring/): Handmade (handspun) Ships from Canada Materials: Primary fiber: Wool; Secondary fiber: Mohair Yarn weight: bulky 3.9oz/112gr; approx 68 yards; 2ply art yarn; approx 6 wpi (bulky) Read more below... - [Hoop Skull Earrings](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/hoop-skull-earrings/): Handmade item Ships from Canada Materials: Pewter, Silver Location: Earlobe Closure: Push-in Style: Gothic Made to Order - [Stitch Markers Set Engraved 0 to 9](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stitch-markers-set-of-10-engraved-0-to-9-gold/): Set of 10 gold handmade stitch markers that I manually engraved with the numbers 0 to 9 with a vintage brass alphabet set. Paired with faceted glass beads and metal bead caps. Use closed on needles US13 or smaller when knitting in the round, or clip to a stitch during knitting or crochet. I developed this design to clip to a stitch for row counting (for example: decreases in stitches after so many rows when knitting a sleeve). I also love these to mark drop stitches until I can get back around to pick them up. Pin two to the same stitch for numbers higher than 9. (more info below...) - [SOLD Pink Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Antiqued Silver Disk](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/necklace-pink-freshwater-pearl-with-antiqued-silver-disk-copy/): Handmade item Ships from Canada Pendant height: 4.5 Inches; Pendant width: 11 Millimeters Gemstone: Pearl Style: Minimalist Made to Order - [Stitch Marker Set – KNIT PURL – Silver](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stitch-marker-set-knit-purl/): Handmade Ships from Canada Fits needles US15 (10mm) or smaller. Made for you at time of order in my home studio in Nova Scotia, Canada. - [Stitch Markers – Famous Cats – Set of 6](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stitch-markers-famous-cats/): You will receive 6 stitch markers the following sizes: 1 - US17 12mm knitting needles or smaller 1- US15 10mm or smaller 1- US11 8mm or smaller 1- US9 5.5mm or smaller 1- clip on or slip on marker (closed fits US13 9mm or smaller, clips to any size stitch) 1- US4 3.5mm or smaller (great size for sock and lace knitting) - [Stash Buster: 3 Skein Handspun Yarn Featuring Alpaca Merino Wool](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stash-buster-3-skein-handspun-yarn-featuring-alpaca-merino-wool/): Skein 1: 2ply handspun hand dyed hand-processed from raw alpaca that was then respun in the opposite direction to hand dyed merino top forming a 3ply "crepe" yarn 3.1oz/90gr; approx 160 yards; 3ply; approx 11 wpi (worsted); soft Skein 2: hand-processed hand dyed wool blend, alpaca, merino & sparkly angelina was spun as a 3ply, then re-spun to hand dyed merino top in the opposite direction, forming an experiment 4-ply "crepe" yarn 2.2oz/64gr; approx 80 yards; 4ply; approx 7 wpi (bulky); soft Skein 3: hand-processed hand dyed merino plied to gold thread - spiral ply 2.3oz/66gr; approx 198 yards; 2ply; 14wpi (DK); soft Read more below... - [Stash Buster: 2 Skein Handspun Yarn Bundle Lincoln Romney Cross Silk Angelina Merino 3ply](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stash-buster-2-skein-handspun-lincoln-romney-cross-silk-angelina-merino/): Skein 1: hand-processed (picked, washed, dyed, combed before spinning) blend of lincoln romney cross, silk and sparkly angelina - 2 plies spun together, then re-spun to merino top grey gradient hand dyed in the opposite direction forming a 3ply "crepe" yarn 6.3oz/178gr; approx 304 yards; 3ply; approx 8 wpi (bulky); soft Skein 2: Same as skein 1 2.6oz/76gr; approx 128 yards; 3ply; approx 8 wpi (bulky); soft Read more below... - [Stash Buster: 2 Skein Handspun Yarn Bundle Merino Silk Wool Angelina 3ply](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stash-buster-2-skein-handspun-yarn-bundle-merino-silk-wool-angelina-3ply/): Skein 1: hand-processed (picked, washed, dyed, combed before spinning) blend of merino, silk, lincoln romney cross wool and sparkly angelina - 2 plies spun together, then re-spun to merino top grey gradient hand dyed in the opposite direction forming a 3ply "crepe" yarn 4.1oz/118gr; approx 216 yards; 3ply; approx 9 wpi (worsted); soft Skein 2: Same as skein 1 but a lighter grey gradient merino top 3.4oz/98gr; approx 192 yards; 3ply; approx 9 wpi (worsted); soft Read more below... - [Stash Buster: 2 Skein Handspun Yarn Bundle Wool Alpaca Silk](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stash-buster-2-skein-handspun-yarn-wool-alpaca-silk/): Skein 1: hand-processed (picked, washed, dyed, combed before spinning) alpaca & hand dyed handspun tussah silk top 1.9oz/54gr; approx 98 yards; 3ply; approx 10 wpi (worsted); soft Skein 2: natural brown beige cheviot & lincoln romney cross plied to hand dyed handspun tussah silk top 3.5oz/114gr; approx 188 yards; 3ply; approx 9 wpi (worsted); medium soft Read more below... - [Stash Buster: 2 Skein Handspun Yarn Featuring Alpaca Targhee Wool](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stash-buster-2-skein-handspun-yarn-alpaca-targhee-wool/): Skein 1: hand-processed (picked, washed, dyed, combed before spinning) alpaca 2 ply re-spun in the opposite direction to hand-dyed targhee top forming a 3ply "crepe" yarn 3.1oz/90gr; approx 116 yards; 3ply; approx 8 wpi (bulky); medium soft Skein 2: hand processed Nova Scotia wool blend 2ply, re-spun in the opposite direction to hand-dyed targhee top forming a 3ply "crepe" yarn 4.5oz/130gr; approx 106 yards; 3ply; approx 7 wpi (bulky); medium soft Read more below... - [Stash Buster: 3 Skein Handspun Yarn Featuring Wool Alpaca Silk Merino](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stash-buster-3-skein-handspun-yarn-wool-alpaca-silk-merino/): Skein 1: handspun alpaca with handspun silk "boucle" and metal thread, respun to a hand dyed merino top 3.1oz/88gr; approx 60 yards; 3ply; approx 7 wpi (bulky); soft Skein 2: 2ply wool blend, re-spun to hand dyed merino top in the opposite direction, forming an experiment 3-ply "crepe" yarn 1.4oz/40gr; approx 76 yards; 3ply; approx 11 wpi (worsted); medium-soft Skein 3: 2ply wool blend, re-spun to hand dyed merino top in the opposite direction, forming an experiment 3-ply "crepe" yarn 2.1oz/62gr; approx 76 yards; 3ply; 8wpi (bulky); medium soft Read more below... - [Stash Buster: 2 Skein Handspun Yarn Featuring Alpaca Cormo Silk](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stash-buster-2-skein-handspun-yarn-featuring-alpaca-cormo-silk/): Skein 1: hand-processed (picked, washed, dyed, combed before spinning) alpaca 2 ply re-spun in the opposite direction to hand-dyed merino top forming a 3ply "crepe" yarn 5.1oz/146gr; approx 242 yards; 3ply; approx 9 wpi (worsted); soft Skein 2: hand processed cormo blended with bits of silk & sparkly angelina, spun to hand dyed/handspun tussah silk 3.1oz/88gr; approx 160 yards; 2ply; approx 8 wpi (bulky); soft Read more below... - [SOLD Stash Buster: 3 Skein Handspun Yarn Featuring Merino Silk Wool Locks](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stash-buster-3-skein-handspun-yarn-merino-silk-wool-locks/): Skein 1: 3ply bulky yarn containing: recycled sari silk, hand-processed (picked, washed, dyed, combed) merino, hand dyed merino top 4.1oz/116gr; approx 196 yards; 3ply; approx 8 wpi (bulky); soft Skein 2: wool blend, recycled sari silk and wool locks then re-spun to hand dyed merino top in the opposite direction, forming an experiment 4-ply "crepe" yarn 3.1oz/88gr; approx 46 yards; 4ply; approx 6 wpi (super bulky); medium-soft Skein 3: This was an experiment creating a boucle (loopy) yarn with handspun silk. Upon setting (washing), the silk loops crinkled making these fun "confetti" bumps. Yarn is comprised of a commercial bamboo yarn base and metallic thread, along with hand dyed/handspun tussah silk 3.3oz/94gr; approx 104 yards; 3ply; 8wpi (bulky); soft Read more below... - [Handspun Purple Merino Yarn with Free Cormo Mini-skein](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/handspun-purple-merino-yarn-free-cormo/): Skein 1: merino wool, silver thread 3.1oz/90gr; approx 146 yards; 3ply; approx 8 wpi (bulky) Skein 2: Cormo, silk, angelina 1.1oz/32gr; approx 32 yards; 2ply; approx 7 wpi (bulky) Read more below... - [Stash Buster: 3 Skein Handspun Yarn Wool Romney Merino Alpaca](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stash-buster-handspun-yarn-wool-romney-merino-alpaca/): These yarns were spinning experiments playing with plies and styles of plying yarn. Note that the romney/merino yarn is not as soft as the alpaca yarns, which are super soft. Skein 1: hand-processed (picked, washed, dyed, combed before spinning) romney 2 ply re-spun in the opposite direction to hand-dyed merino top forming a 3ply "crepe" yarn 4.6oz/130gr; approx 188 yards; 3ply; approx 7 wpi (bulky); medium texture Skein 2: hand processed alpaca chain plied, then re-spun to hand dyed merino top in the opposite direction, forming an experiment 4-ply "crepe" yarn 3oz/84gr; approx 138 yards; 4ply; approx 10 wpi (worsted); soft Skein 3: hand processed alpaca with bits of sparkly angelina fiber, plied into a 2ply yarn, then respun in the opposite direction to hand dyed merino top forming a 3 ply "crepe" yarn 1.5oz/44gr; approx 84 yards; 3ply; 8wpi (bulky); soft Read more below... - [Stash Buster Adventures in Art Yarn Two Skein Bundle](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stash-buster-adventures-in-art-yarn-two-skein-bundle/): Skein 1: Fire orange locks is a faux-tailspun yarn. I needle felted leicester longwool locks into a handspun 2-ply icelandic yarn, then dyed. 2.9oz/82gr; approx 22 yards; 2ply art yarn; approx 7 wpi (super bulky) Skein 2: core spun horned dorset and mohair mix that was processed by hand and dyed. Then, spiral plied with a metallic sequined thread 3.1oz/87gr; approx 64 yards; 2ply art yarn; approx 6 wpi (super bulky) Read more below... - [SOLD Handspun Yarn – Sparkly Cormo Hand Processed](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/sparkly-cormo-hand-processed/): Hand-processed and hand-dyed cormo sheep wool blended with sparkly angelina fibers 4.2oz/118 grams; approx 176 yards; 3ply; approx 8 wpi (bulky)   Read more below... - [Stash Buster: 3 Skein Handspun Yarn Wool Merino Alpaca Cormo Romney Blend](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stash-buster-3-skein-handspun-yarn-wool-merino-alpaca-cormo-romney/): Skein 1: hand-dyed hand-processed blend of alpaca, bits of angora, bits of firestar spun as a 3-ply, then respun in the opposite direction to hand dyed merino top to form a "crepe"yarn 3.5oz/100gr; approx 142 yards; 4ply; approx 8 wpi (bulky) Skein 2: handspun alpaca/romney blend hand processed and hand dyed (2 ply) then respun in the opposite direction to hand dyed merino top forming a 3-ply crepe yarn 1.9oz/56gr; approx 86 yards; 3ply; approx 8 wpi (bulky) Skein 3: handspun cormo and alpaca. Started as raw fiber (picked, washed, dyed, combed) before becoming this soft and squishy 2ply yarn 1.2oz/34gr; approx 76 yards; 2ply; 9wpi (worsted) Read more below... - [Two Skein Yarn Bundle Merino Silk Handspun Two for One Special](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/two-skein-handspun-yarn-bundle-merino-silk-handspun/): Handmade (Handspun) Dimensions Length: 242 and 60 yards; Yarn weight: bulky Primary fiber: merino See below for more details... - [Stash Buster: 3 Skein Handspun Yarn Coopsworth and Merino](https://leilanihandmade.com/product/stash-buster-three-skein-handspun-yarn-coopsworth-merino/): Skein 1: handspun coopsworth top (natural color) with purple wool coils 5.3oz/150gr; approx 138 yards; 2ply; approx 7 wpi (bulky) Skein 2: handspun coopsworth top (natural color) with colorful felted inclusions 5.3oz/150gr; approx 172 yards; 2ply; approx 9 wpi (worsted) Skein 3: handspun merino top (white) with colorful merino sections 2.6oz/74gr; approx 50 yards; chain ply (3ply); 6wpi (super bulky) Read more below... ## Projects - [2-ply Handspun Wool Yarn Plied with Silk](https://leilanihandmade.com/portfolio/2-ply-handspun-wool-yarn-plied-silk/): 2-ply multi-color lincoln x romney sheep wool plied to purple silk. 3.6oz/196 yards; bulky. Created with wool obtained by small new England producer and processed from raw. - [Handspun Yarn: Rainbow Connection Color Scheme 3](https://leilanihandmade.com/portfolio/handspun-yarn-rainbow-connection-color-scheme-3/): Rainbow connection was a series of handspun yarn: this skein is composed of both horned dorset & cheviot sheep fleece from small New England producers. Processed from raw fleece: washed, dyed, carded & combed. 6WPI; bulky. - [Handspun Custom Dyed Red Yarn – Bulk Order](https://leilanihandmade.com/portfolio/handspun-custom-dyed-red-yarn-bulk-order/): Custom yarn created for a bulk order.