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Michelle Packer

@woolneedlethread.bsky.social

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Beautiful, one of a kind, handmade bags and accessories that bring the joy of vibrant color and rich texture to every moment of your day. Find them at www.woolneedlethread.com

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Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · 23d

My shell cottage socks for #showmeyourknits #socktober - made before I knew better. Realized this day my knees are too old to ski. The people beside me: “what is she doing? Is that…is that a SOCK? Ohmygod look - she’s making a HEEL - an actual HEEL!” 😂🧦🧶 Deets in alt text.

Pair of pink and cream socks on an open book with sea shells and sea glass. Shell Cottage socks by Helen Stewart, Lizzie-Anne Yarns 80/20 Smooth Sock in color Cookies for Santa.

A pair of legs wearing black ski pants and green ski boots, propped up on a stone fire pit, with a view toward the forests and mountains of Wyoming in the background. A pink sock in progress on one of the legs. Shell Cottage socks by Helen Stewart, Lizzie-Anne Yarns 80/20 Smooth Sock in color Cookies for Santa.

Close-up of pink and cream socks. Shell Cottage socks by Helen Stewart, Lizzie-Anne Yarns 80/20 Smooth Sock in color Cookies for Santa.

Close-up of stitch pattern in a pair of pink socks. Shell Cottage socks by Helen Stewart, Lizzie-Anne Yarns 80/20 Smooth Sock in color Cookies for Santa.

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 23

The little toe-beans though 🥹

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 14

Pretty!! 😍

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 14

It’s a free pattern on Ravelry. A multiple of 9 (if I remember correctly?) stitches and just 1 row repeated. Mix up your pretty yarns in stripes and Bob’s your uncle.

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 14

Thanks so much!

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 14

Thank you!

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 14

😂😂😂

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 14

Do! It’s so easy (1 row pattern) and varying the width of the stripes gives you these changing undulating waves - it’s a lot of 💥 for the buck.

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 14

It is! It makes everything look good.

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 14

I love a Zick-Zack scarf. So easy, and it makes all the pretty bits and pieces in my stash look so fancy 💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻 #showmeyourknits #knitsky #knitting 🧶

A pile of multi-colored, hand knit scarves on a wood table.

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Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you for asking. I sell bags from my website, which is linked in my profile. I’ll be working on a new batch as soon as I get back from the festival and I offer my email subscribers 24hrs early access to new bags.

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 9

That’s so kind - thank you! 🥰

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thanks so much!! 🥰

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you! 🥰

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 9

It’s #wip week at #showmeyourknits and here is my Poet Tee by Sari Nordlund in West 7th Wool 50/50 DK, color Emo Shadeshifter. I don’t have enough to finish so I’m waiting for them to restock to do cuffs and neck. #knitting #knitsky #knit 🧶

Closeup of a hand knit blue-grey sweater in progress on a white mannequin.

A blue-grey hand knit sweater in progress on a white mannequin. A blue project bag and kitchen counter in the background.

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Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 8

The DFW Fiber Fest is just over a week away - it always seems like it’s so far off and then 💥 it’s here! I’ve been hard at work - here are a handful of the metal frame knitting project backpacks I’m bringing. #knitsky 🧶 #knitting

A red, cream, gold and green handmade project bag/backpack on a mannequin dressed in a white shirt and yellow hand knit vest.

A navy blue and mustard yellow handmade project bag/backpack on a mannequin dressed in a white shirt and yellow hand knit vest.

A green, cream, and brown handmade project bag/backpack on a mannequin dressed in a white shirt and yellow hand knit vest.

A blue, pink, and green handmade project bag/backpack on a mannequin dressed in a white shirt and yellow hand knit vest.

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Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 4

Omg stop 😍😍😍

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 4

For sweater week at #showmeyourknits - my Garden Gate. Pattern by Jennifer Steingass, La Bien Aimée Merino DK in Peerie Voe and a mystery red from my stash. #knitting #knitsky 🧶

A woman in a hand knit taupe and red sweater, her back to the camera, against a backdrop of brightly lit fall leaves.

Close-up of a hand knit taupe and red sweater, with 2 skeins of yarn and a red and blue project bag in the background.

A woman in a hand knit taupe and red sweater against a backdrop of fall leaves.

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 3

Fiber Fest is almost here! The large backpacks always go fast. They have 8 (!!) pockets, a reinforced waxed canvas base, gorgeous prints, & leather trims. I tried to make loads this year so there should be some coming to my website after DFW Fiber Fest.

A green and cream handmade backpack on a wood table, with pink and white flowers in the background.

A green, orange, and cream handmade backpack on a wood table, with pink and white flowers in the background.

Two multicolored handmade backpacks on a wood table, with pink flowers in the background.

A pink, blue, and pale gray handmade backpack on a mannequin dressed in a blue sweater, with kitchen cabinets in the background.

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Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Sep 1

Large frame bags have tons of space, a cute shape, reinforced hand-waxed canvas bases & waterproof canvas linings. Four pockets inside, & the handles are double sewn & riveted for strength. They make the best knitting project bags! Coming to DFW Fiber Fest on the 19th! 🧶 #knitting #knitsky #handmade

A black, yellow, and cream handmade framed project bag on a wood table with pink and white peonies in the background.

A blue, white, and gold handmade wire framed knitting project bag on a wood table, with balls of gray yarn and a vase of white flowers in the background.

A black, pink, and white handmade wire-framed knitting project bag on a wood table with balls of gray yarn and multicolored flowers in the background.

Close-up of a handmade wire-framed knitting project bag showing the brown hand-waxed canvas bases, red handles, and brown , cream, and red fabric print of cardinals in birch trees. A pink flower out of focus in the background.

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Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Aug 31

There was an episode of Will & Grace a thousand years ago in which Grace’s mom sings “told you so” with a little dance. A thousand years later we still do this all the time in my house.

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Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Aug 31

Thank you! I’m really happy with how these turned out.

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Aug 31

Sometimes I’m lucky and find fabric samples from designers. They’re small but the fabrics are gorgeous and I’ve found they make the cutest pyramid pouches. Perfect for tools/notions, a drop spindle, or even a single-skein project. Coming to @dfwff.bsky.social 🧶 #knitsky #knitting #handspinning

A group of multi-colored, handmade pyramid shaped zipper pouches on a wood table.

A group of multi-colored, handmade pyramid shaped zipper pouches on a wood table, with a green floral pouch in the center of the frame.

A group of multi-colored, handmade pyramid shaped zipper pouches on a wood table, with a cream, green, blue, and gold pouch in the center of the frame.

A group of multi-colored, handmade pyramid shaped zipper pouches on a wood table, with a blue, cream, green, and gold pouch in the center of the frame.

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Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Aug 28

Playing with colors is my happy place. 😌
This is one of the waxed canvas collage knitting project bags that I’ll have at the DFW Fiber Fest next month. 🧶 #knitsky #knitting #crocheting #handmade

Closeup of a multi-colored, handmade waxed canvas knitting project bag on a mannequin dressed in a white blouse and yellow sweater vest. Kitchen cabinets in the background.

A multi-colored, handmade waxed canvas knitting project bag on a mannequin dressed in a white blouse and yellow sweater vest. Kitchen cabinets and counter in the background.

Michelle Packer @woolneedlethread.bsky.social · Aug 27

The DFW Fiber Fest is just a few weeks away & I’ve been working so hard on all the gorgeous bags. If you’re going, I’d appreciate it if you’d consider one. If not, I’d so appreciate you considering joining my email list for first access to new bags after the Fest. Thank you! #knitsky #knitting 🧶🧶

A multi-colored handmade waxed canvas knitting project bag, hanging from the shoulder of a mannequin dressed in a white shirt and yellow sweater vest. Kitchen cabinets and countertop in the background.

Two blue, brown, and cream handmade knitting project bags on a wood table. Two balls of gray yarn and knitting needles beside the bags.

A handmade pink, cream, and orange metal frame knitting project backpack displayed on a mannequin dressed in a handknit blue sweater. Kitchen cabinets in the background.