Greetings!
I am Sierra Polsinelli, sole owner of Dakota Designs Gourmet Fiber Arts.
I am a spinner, weaver, knitter and writer. I have a fabulous stash of handspun yarn
which I am turning into wearable woven and knit items. Handspun is not perfect yarn, but it is ideal for handmade items. Handspun really shines on a plain weave ground or on a plain knit ground. I believe that handspun has very special, intangible properties and anything that is made from it ...... IS MAGICAL! (that's me over there, wearing my Jaunty shawl, made from one ball of handspun)
I am known as a multicraftual person. I started knitting when I was a little girl. My first breakthrough came in high school when I decided to make a sweater for a favorite teacher. THAT was my first project, rather than a hole-filled scarf. Then I made a lacey mohair shawl for my mother and a sweater for my boyfriend. I was on a roll!
I moved on to sewing and made most of my clothes — except jeans, who could improve on Levi’s 501 button down jeans?? I’ll tellya who — NO ONE! But I made everything else. I took a creative hiatus during college, but as soon as that was over, I discovered SPINNING! I saw a gal in San Diego Old Town doing a demonstration of spinning on an Asford Traditional, using carders to make rolags with New Zealand Merino. I was hooked. I bought a book (The Joy of Spinning), a kit Ashford Wheel and some fiber and spun enough to make a baby sweater.
I have added quilting, weaving, spindle spinning, charkha spinning and crochet to my list of crafts. I have dabbled in basket weaving and painting as well. I have written for Ply magazine on occasion. I love playing music and have rekindled my passion for classical guitar and folk harp. Truthfully there is not enough hours in the day, but I do my best!
Please feel free to contact me with your questions or comments.
I am located in North East Ohio, in Cleveland Heights.
Thank you for stopping by!
Sierra