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Disappearing Nine Patch Update
It’s coming along… I need to take another photo. I have added wide sashing around the quilt top and may add one more. Then it’s ready to see if I REALLY want to try to quilt it on my sewing … Continue reading
Posted in Card Weaving, Crafts, Handcraft, handmade, Handwork, Historical Textile, Lucet, Naalbinding, nalbinding, Personal, Quilt, Sewing, Spindling, Spinning, Tablet Weaving
Tagged craft, crafting, Crafts, create, handmade, Handwork, hobby, quilts, Sewing, spinning, yarn
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Naalbinding… again
I have some friends who would like to learn to naalbind. As a result I decided I’d better re-learn the basics…lol When my young granddaughter in law was here I found that I couldn’t remember how to start.. 😦 ughhh … Continue reading
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A Support Spindle Mode
I’ve watched You Tube videos of people spinning with Russian spindles for a long time. Never could get the gist of why a person would use one.. Well… guess what I did.. I ordered this beauty from Maine Fiber Tools … Continue reading
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Tagged hobbies, hobby, Maine Fiber Tools, Malcolm Fielding, roving, russian spindle, spindle, spindle bowl, spinning, support spindles, The Spanish Peacock, tibetan spindle, wool
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DFW Yarn Crawl, y’all… It’s Almost Here!
This will be the 3rd year for the DFW Yarn Crawl, y’all. Interest and participation is growing each year and this year presents as a great opportunity to get out and find new yarn and fiber merchants and meet and … Continue reading
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Ingram Arts Show, Tupelo, OK
I have an aunt and uncle (twins) who turned 80 years old this year. My aunt has wanted to have an art show in honor of my grandparents for years. There is a lot of talent in the family and … Continue reading
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Tomorrow Begins a New Year!
What a busy time it’s been. I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas. The Christmas season was a busy one and it’s always a joy to have son John home for the holiday. Today I will finish taking down all the … Continue reading
One Million Hits.. How Can I Ever Thank You? !
A SALUTE TO YOU! Sometime this evening or late tonight, this blog will have its ONE MILLIONth hit. I have to say that I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all of you who have visited over the nearly 5 … Continue reading
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“Can’t you buy more perfect yarn at the store?”
Have you ever had that question asked? In fact… have you ever had it asked over and over? I have. The thought behind that question is that homespun is thick and thin, not always perfect… Well.. here’s the answer … Continue reading
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Is Spinning, Dyeing and Hand Knitting Cost Effective?
Back in July some of us got together and had a “dye” day. It was great fun and during the processing I found a piece of wool roving (mystery wool since I have forgotten which bag it originally came out … Continue reading
Apple Leef Farm… Second Saturday Spin-In Day! (free patterns)
This time last Saturday I was on my way to Van Alstyne, TX with my friend Pat. It was my first time to attend a spin-in and the first time to Apple Leef Farm. What a lovely day! I had … Continue reading
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