More wool talk! This week's breed of choice: Shropshire You can find loads of pictures for Shropshire sheep over on these websites: Shropshire Sheep UK American Shropshire Registry Association Via books: The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook, Robson, Deborah & Ekarius, Carol, page 78-79 British Sheep & Wool, British Wool Marketing Board, page 39 What there… Continue reading #spin15aday2021 post no. 12
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#spin15aday2021 post no. 10
Today's post is about Irish spinning wheels, wool and more. A random selection of resources to read or watch. A section, Wool and Woollen Fabrics, from the manuscript, A Smaller Social History of Ancient Ireland, from libraryireland.com An old Irish song written by poet John Francis Waller in 1884, The Spinning Wheel, posted on YouTube… Continue reading #spin15aday2021 post no. 10
#spin15aday2021 post no. 6
To keep your spinning wheels operating smoothly, keep a spinning wheel maintenance/repair kit on hand. With our weekly virtual Maker's Meetup on zoom, the group has had a chance to meet other spinners from across the states and countries that normally would not happen. The one positive from a 21st century pandemic! Susan Makuka, @fairygodspinner… Continue reading #spin15aday2021 post no. 6