We are already more than a week into 2026. How did that happen? While I have the calendar out and am planning ahead, here are some opportunities I feel are worth elevating: The Livestock Conservancy has a "Save Our Sheep Sweater Challenge" class on Teachable. Deborah Robson is the teacher. The class is already recorded. This is similar to learning from DVDs before streaming became a thing. The class is only $20. If you have participated in Shave 'Em to Save 'Em or would like to, this inexpensive self-paced course should be helpful. With a teacher as talented as Deb Robson, I'm sure there will be multiple "ah-ha" moments. My dear friend Varian Brandon will be teaching several classes on stranded colorwork at Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance on the weekend of 6-8 February 2026. On Friday Varian is teaching beginning stranded colorwork ( knights' banner cowl , shown above with my alterations) and steeking. Saturday is a...
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