Announcement
Sad not to be teaching at at Maryland Sheep and Wool this year, but I will be updating the shop all weekend with new handspun art yarns, dyed fiber and locks!
Because of our current isolation I am now offering one on one ZOOM classes! Whatever you want to learn! Want spinning tips, concept yarns consultations, weaving techniques? Even cooking or sourdough!! Listing is for your deposit. I will message you to schedule your time slot.
I have the remainder of my print DVDs listed. Classes are still available on download and streaming from Long Thread Media, and streaming on bluprint.
For other tips and tricks and general peeks into my of fiber art check out my articles in PLY Magazine (www.plymagazine.com) and the tutorials on my website. (www.jazzturtle.com).
Want to see a bit more about my process? Check out my Made in the Carolinas Segment that aired on Time Warner News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpE2rlCQCHQ
I have a fun list of patterns you can use for art yarn! Check them out at www.jazzturtle.com/patterns.
I have another shop full of SAORI weaving, indigo clothes and home goods and all sorts of other goodies I've made with my yarn! Check out www.jazzturtlecouture.etsy.com to see what you can make with all this yarn and fiber I have listed here!
Please see my shop policies for FAQ's and shipping info.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Jazzturtle/policy
International shipping has SKYROCKETED (so has domestic.. but international is out of CONTROL!!) All overages over $2 are refunded!!
If you have any questions please send me a convo.
Check out www.jazzturtle.com for all your Jazzturtle info- events, workshops, tutorials, press and other goodies!!
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I am honored that some find inspiration in my fiber art and creative yarns. I'm happy to answer any technique questions you may have! Please respect me as an artist and don't copy my work. All images and designs are © 2007-2020
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Ali on Jan 17, 2023
1 out of 5 starsIt never arrived, and I made multiple attempts to reach the seller. I was really looking forward to receiving it and spinning with it!
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Jaime on Aug 25, 2021
5 out of 5 starsInstant download works great. Haven't knitted it yet but looking forward to it.
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About Jazzturtle
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Yarns on Display, WildPlied and SmoothSpun
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carding table
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My prepared fiber wall...
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SPARKLES!
I was recently featured in the publication Spin Artiste. This is copied from the original article- Posted on November 25, 2011 by Arlene Ciroula
Spin Artiste (SA): What led you to specifically becoming a fiber artist?
Esther Rodgers (ER): I’ve always been really good with color. I made patchwork clothes and sold them in the Parking Lot at Dead and Phish shows (and on ebay) back in my younger hippie days. It helped pay for my massage school. I loved the hunt in the fabric and thrift stores- finding prints and colors that worked together.
Then fiber happened!! It started when my now husband proposed. I wanted to knit scarves for all my bridesmaids. When I went to find the yarn, none of it ‘spoke’ to me as I felt they should. I had another challenge because my best friend (and maid of honor) is allergic to wool, so I had to find a pretty non wool substitute.
When I discovered handspun, I knew THIS is what I had been looking for, but the amount I needed was WAY outside of my budget, so I figured I had to make my own. So that’s why I learned to spin and knit. Once I sat down at the wheel I knew that I was a goner. I was instantly hooked. I found spinning to be another way to play with color and glitter (I also have history playing with color and glitter through quilting, scrapbooking, decoupage. I have always been a crafty beaver but nothing ever spoke to my soul like fiber) Then, fast forward 19 months when my husband got laid off. The spinning that had become my hobby and creative outlet then became a sustainable business. I’m really blessed that what I love can support my family. I’m not saying it’s not work- it’s an insane amount of work- but I can’t say I don’t love what I do each day.
SA: How long have you been spinning and who taught you?
ER: I have been spinning since June 2007. I took a beginning spinning class at a LYS. It was 2 lessons with a spindle, then 2 lessons on a wheel. I bought my first wheel (an Ashford Joy) 2 weeks later. 9 months later I sold the Joy and bought my Lendrum & then an AURA. Other than those beginning lessons, I’m all self taught. Just experimentation and playing around at my wheel. I have found MUCH inspiration from all 3 of Lexi Boegers’s books. When I bought “Interwined”, I was so thrilled to see what I had been doing in my experiments were ‘real’ published techniques!
A lot of what I do is trial and error — making things work, per say. I got some validation seeing what I was doing, others were doing as well. I’ve attended, in the last few years, a number of Lexi’s workshops (including her week long studio grand opening celebration, dubbed “Yarnival”) and always find something new and inspirational just hanging out with like minded creative spinners.
SA: What do you feel distinguishes you as a fiber artist?
ER: My fearless use of color and texture. Just as I have a very diverse music taste, I do with fiber as well. I can spin a fine chain ply yarn, but then add curly locks as I ply or stack the fiber while I’m chaining. I’m always inspired to constantly be pushing what I can do with my artwork. I like to play with techniques: combining them, tweaking them to create new textures. I am always ‘searching’ when I’m out for yarn add in’s that lend sparkle or texture! I am always open to inspiration as I come to it in my life through music, nature, television. I try to spin my life experiences into my yarn and my life is full of texture!
SA: Your use of color is so fantastic. What is your philosophy or approach regarding color?
ER: Use it with reckless abandon? LOL!! When I am going to have a carding session, I pull all of my colors out and surround myself with them so I can see everything. I have 2 ways of choosing color for carding actually. Sometimes, I plan colorway: I bring together a set of colors in advance, and then I just pull textures and sparkle from my bins as I go. These batts often have color combinations that I record so I can encore for a customer if they’d like
Then, I card off the cuff– just grabbing color and texture without thinking of how they will look in the end. This is my favorite way of carding: totally crazed and exciting. I try to do a bit of both in each carding session to keep my creative self fluid.
My dyepots are the same. I will plan colorways: making and keeping sketched colorways and color recipies. I also just “sling” dye into the pot — giving myself a total surprise when everything is done. I really love doing things both ways
SA:Tell us about your studio/workspace.
ER:I have a small “batt cave”– which is my carding studio. It’s just 11×10, but I have A LOT of stuff!
I use ALL of the wall space with shelving units and cubbies and bookshelves. I use over the door shoe holders for plying cones and locks. I also use the space under tables for clean fleeces in pop up hampers. I have 3 carders out on the carding table for active use, then 1 more that gets rotated in.
For me, it’s important that I have all my carding add in’s within arm’s reach. Sparkles are in a drawer right above the station! LOVE SPARKLE
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Esther Rodgers
Owner, Designer, Maker, Curator
My name is Esther & I'm a fiber addict. I love to get my hands dirty- I get my wool raw from farms & take it through the entire process of washing, dyeing, spinning & creating. I hope you like what what you see! Feel free to ask me any ?'s you have
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Amazeballs new patterns written for Jazzturtle yarns are now available! Check them out at www.jazzturtle.com/patterns
I just opened my "Couture" Boutique. Here's where I will be listing my woven, knit and felted Textile Art to Wear and Home Decor! Check out www.jazzturtlecouture.etsy.com to see what you can make with all this yarn and fiber I have listed here!
I use wool I've purchased from animal friendly small farms that love their animals and would never hurt them. I love the process of washing, dyeing, carding and spinning, and I love passing it onto you!! . I enjoy playing with color, texture and lots of sparkle- I push myself to come up with new techniques. My yarns can be smooth and tame all the way to curly and wild.. but whatever style it's ALWAYS workable and sound. You can knit, crochet, weave, felt with EVERYTHING. I very RARELY use superwash fibers, so you can be confident felting with my yarn and fiber. If there is any superwash in the yarn/fiber it will be notated in numerous places in LARGE LETTERS. I also love to use vegan materials for those sensitive to animal fibers.
For all your Jazzturtle info, check out www.jazzturtle.com Here you can find all my workshops, events and festival information, along with news and happenings around the shop and studio.. along with some general fiber, yarn and possibly life musings.
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If you'd like something created that's not currently available (or you see in the "sold" section), please send me a convo. I will try to recreate what you see. Please know that custom orders are done inbetween regular orders, and often require dyepots. Please know custom orders take average 3-4 weeks to complete.
I am honored that some find inspiration in my fiber art and creative yarns. I'm happy to answer any technique questions you may have! Please respect me as an artist and don't copy my work. All images and designs are © 2007-2013
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