2011 is now underway, and I have been quite busy with my new creations.  There are new Knitting Needles, Silver Darning / Yarn Needles, Russian & Phang Spindles, Shawl pins, Spinning bowls & dishes, and Mini Nostpinnes in the shop. For January and February I will be resting as I may (There is lots to do on the Homestead). However, custom orders are welcome during this time. Thank you all for your support during 2010, Our wishes for Health and Happiness for you and your loved ones in 2011... » Read More

New spindles listed, and lots of other items as well.  Fall is here and the end of the show season for us...Which means that we can turn our focus to listing lots of new items. Spindles of all kinds are making their way from our workshop to our store pages. Navajo, Supported, Drop, Russian, and an occasional folk spindle too. This is a good time to think about requesting custom tools from us either for yourself or as gifts. Chris... » Read More

Thank you for stopping by my Artfire Studio Blog. I have just settled in, so be sure to check back soon for updates!... » Read More

My posts here are not as timely as I had wished. Summer has arrived sooner then I was expecting.  I have been quite busy this season and still have much to accomplish, please do forgive my inability to juggle more at this time. Although I may be inconsistant with my posts and in getting my items listed, I have managed to get many in the store for people to enjoy. I do have to return to the days work, and as always please do drop me a note if there is anything you are looking for. I do love to make custom orders. Chris... » Read More

Winters cold is giving way to the warmth of Spring, and I am arising from my hibernation with new Knitting needle, Crochet hook, Spindle, and Nostepinne designs on my mind. Keep an eye on the store for these newest creations, as they will begin appearing soon... and some will be stashed away for my shows.  If you have an interest in something specific, drop me a note and I will keep you informed.... » Read More

Spring is almost here for us. I am working on some beautiful Needlecraft tools...Seam rippers, Needle threaders, tatting hooks, Crochet hooks, and lots more.  Also, I have just posted in the store some Egg spindles for Easter. Finally I seem to have aquired a better nack for photographing my Glass art ( lampwork ), so I will be posting lots of lampwork pendants, ornaments, and marbles. Sometime soon I will be having a Spring sale on everything in the store.... » Read More

As we are almost upon the Winter Solstice, we would like to wish you and your family warmth and comfort throughout this wonderful wintery season.The Bristlecone workshop is bustling with elfish energy as we work to create unique and useful pieces for your fiber artwork and/or private collection.We just happen to be making some particularly scrumptious Spindles for our 12 Day of Christmas Celebration, and I have still have some surprises to reveal in the remaining 7 days....Happy Holidays... » Read More