Hi Everyone! Summer is here in S.W. Ontario and it's hot out there! I was supposed to go to a quilt show today but I haven't been well so I decided to stay home. I'm hoping to go tomorrow to get some shots and interview some of the artists. I guess we'll see what happens tomorrow.

I'd like to congradulate the #needleworkmonday community on their beautiful "Why I love @needleworkmonday" entries. If you aren't aware of this community now is an excellent time to read their posts.

This issue of the Fiber Ramble includes two brand new Steemians who I hope you will show some love to. If you haven't heard there is a wonderful new initiative, @welcomewagon which is a group of like minded people who believe in supporting and encouraging new Steemians. Please visit them and show some love. Maybe you know of a newbie who is creating quality content but could use some help. Let the @welcomewagon know.

This post is also my first entry in @thedarkhorse's Pay It Forward Curation Contest. Good luck to all who are entering!

Onward to today’s rambling

Steem Basic Income - My First Sponsorships

@shanibeer's post shows us the perfect example of what Steem Basic Income is all about, sharing love that lasts a life time. You're awesome @shanibeer.

Chimera Redux: A Brief Explanation

@hglucky13 is creating an amazing comic book which is a compilation of her friends' stories and poetry. I've linked her first post which explains her project but it's a little old. After you've checked out what she's doing please don't miss page one and "turn" the pages to enjoy this unique comic book! Well done @hglucky13.

Ultimate Crochet Contest! EVERYONE WINS!

@anjkara and @foxyspirit will become a regular feature here. Every two weeks they are running their #ultimateCrochet Contest and I think it's amazing how many new crocheters they are luring out of the shadows!! The winner of the last round is as striking as her crochet work! Thanks Ladies!

Pocket Unicorn

@koteikonyamme is a brand new Steemian! She not only felts but she also embroiders and it wouldn't surprise me if she has many more skills up her sleeve. This is only her second post but it's quality! Please show her some love and encouragement. Welcome to the platform @koteikonyamme.

How To Make A Seaglass Pendant

@starjewel's entry for the How To: Weekly contest is an excellent tutorial to make a sea-glass pendant using wire. I have a sand bucket full of beach glass I've collected over the years and thanks to this tutorial I can see some people on my Christmas list receiving pendants this year. Thank you @starjewel! Good luck in the contest.

📷 Amazing Art of Quilling

Paper quilling is an old art that has always fascinated me. It's so lacy and detailed. @singa's post shows some beautiful examples as well as a bit of the history of this art. Nice work @singa.

Getting Inspiration From Textile Arts - The Work of Becky Knight

Thank you @cryptocariad for introducing us to Becky Knight. Another amazing fiber artist! @cyptocariad "stumbled" into this exhibit and was happily surprised to find a familiar artist showing her amazing work. Take a look.....you won't be disappointed. Great post @cryptocariad.

💡Hand-art Using A Bulb. ✂️🛠👌

I love to learn new ways to recycle objects into art and @saharkhanommi has shown us an excellent way to reuse burnt out light bulbs. This is a wonderful, bi-lingual tutorial that shows us how to take these fragile bulbs apart. Super job @saharkhanommi!

🌹Flower Stamp Making Process 🌹

I love making my own wrapping paper but have not been able to justify the expense of purchasing a large stamp. @justaboutart's tutorial is an excellent guide to making our own. AND... @justaboutart is introducing the #tos tag for Teens On Steem! I think this is an excellent initiative. Please show some love and resteem her post so that other teens can join the fun!

Joyart on makeover drawing

I discovered this amazing artist at Pimp Your Post Thursday last night. @joyart is another new Steemian who has the amazing ability to look at a photo and stunningly reproduce it in her own style. Beautiful work! Welcome to the platform @joyart. I have a feeling we will see great things from you.

Until next time friends...

Join the Fiberartists Curation Trail

If you’d like to be part of supporting the posts that I curate, you can join my curation trail. What that means is if you are part of the trail, when I vote on a quality post, your votes will automatically follow me. The trail name is Fiberartists.

You’ll need to sign up at SteemAutoand I’d recommend you use SteemConnect when asked to give voting rights. That makes sure your keys are safe.

Once registered, the link to the curation trail is right here. You can set the percentage of vote you wish to use in the settings once you join the trail.

Nominate Your Favourite Post

With all the posts that I sift through each time I sit down to do the Fiber Ramble, I think it is time to give you, the Fiber Artists, an opportunity to nominate your favourite reads.

Just visit the Fiber Ramble Discord and post the link in the Nominate-A-Post Channel.