This space is for celebrating the land that I love the best through creative fiber arts. Mostly, that means working with local fleeces and fibers when #handspinning yarn, and taking inspiration from our gorgeous landscape for palettes and from the weather for projects.
My name is Jess and I am a UNR grad living in the Willamette Valley. I spin yarn, knit, crochet, weave, embroider, and just about anything else you can do with string, and I have for decades. I occasionally write out my own patterns, and *often* just wing a project based on my experience with the geometry of fabric construction, resulting in unique and custom garments and accessories.
I will write about fiber preparation and processing, including scouring, combing, carding, and dyeing…
…spinning singles and plying yarn…
…and creating fabric by knitting/crocheting/weaving and I’ll be sure to post updates on what I’m making.
I do use the Instagram account for pictures, sometimes, and I have been was Tweeting my fiber adventures for years, using threads like digital post-its to quickly note decisions I’m making to change a pattern, or to jot down a progress photo or two. You can find me on Ravelry, but it’s better to email jess@silveryrills.com if you need to reach me. 🙂