ThePaintedTiger's Profile

Bio

ThePaintedTiger was founded in 2002 as a one woman operation. I hand dye or paint wool and cotton yarns, and I insist on doing it the hard way...mixing all my colors from the primary colors yellow, turquoise, and magenta. I hand paint silk items such as ties, scarves, and cord for making jewelry.

I also design and knit custom items such as baby blankets and scarves. A hand operated knitting machine is used on these items to produce a professional look and affordable price. There is plenty of hand work involved...consider items made with a sewing machine, and you have the idea...the machine is just a tool to make things go faster, not a replacement for design and hands on creation. I also hand finish every item, which involves seaming, crocheting, and steaming.

In my spare time I enjoy fishing, camping, reading (although lately I've been reading things like Fox in Sox), drawing, painting, and photography. I also sing in our local semi-pro choir, RiverChor, for which I hand-painted silk ties and scarves for our concert attire. Sometimes I even get to play trumpet with the local Symphony, or for a Broadway show in the local summerstock. Once upon a time I taught science (mmmmm....Chemistry!!), but have since 'retired' to homeschool.

Please enjoy browsing ThePaintedTiger, and feel free to contact me with questions or comments.

My Blog: http://ThePaintedTiger.com/blog

I have created a line of yarn colorways specifically for Woolgirl.com, and am also for sale at Yarny-Goodness.com.

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We do not smoke, but you may find an occasional cat hair in your package. Please let me know if you are super allergic, and I can take precautions. The cats do not hang out in my studio.

---- Payment: I am happy to accept Google Checkout (choose 'other' and I'll invoice you) as well as PayPal and Postal Money Order (International Postal Money Orders are fine, also).

---- Shipping

If using PayPal, please be sure the address you check out with is the one you want the item shipped to. You can put in a gift address if needed. For PayPal payments, I prefer to ship to the PayPal address. If your addresses disagree, I will contact you prior to shipping.

Shipping is usually quoted as Priority Mail USPS. This includes a brand new box and new packing materials. If you wish to save on shipping, please contact me for a parcel post quote. Parcel post shipments use recycled (but clean) shipping materials.

Sometimes the rate quoted for more than 3 items purchased at the same time is too high. I will refund any overage to you, or you may ask for a more accurate quote up front and I will send you a corrected invoice.

Iowans, please add 7% sales tax.

International Buyers - The quoted rate is First Class Letter Post. I will be glad to upgrade you to Global Priority. I conform to the customs laws and check that it is legal to import wool into your country. Any customs or duty fees will be your responsibility.

---- Returns
ThePaintedTiger will accept returns on non-custom items. Please contact me within 3 days of receipt, then return to me with Delivery Confirmation within 7 days. Item must be in the same condition as it was sent. Refund will be minus shipping. Sales are final on custom orders, but I will be glad to service my creations if necessary.

All designs and photos © ThePaintedTiger

Female, Born on September 23

Favorite Materials

yarn, dye, wood, silk