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The 1764 Shepherdess Presents Episode 16
This episode is about my trip up to The Dirt Rich School/Compass Rose Farm, located in Port Townsend, Washington. You can see the episode over here on YouTube. Spin on…
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#spin15aday2021 post no. 8
This week is about Cowichan Sweaters! L. whale knitting photo c. the 1764 shepherdess An informative read about the Cowichan Sweater from the Canadian Encyclopedia From yammagazine.com, an article of The Story of the Cowichan Sweaters A newspaper clipping The Islander newspaper, pp. M1, M4 about The Wild & Woolly Cowichan Sweater, February 28, 1988.…
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Documentary: From Fiber to Fabric: Wool’s a Natural.
A little documentary film published in 1977 that is just under 15 minutes. Grab some spinning, a beverage and enjoy!
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St. Distaff’s Day 2018
January 7 is Distaff Day, also called Roc Day, the day after the feast of the Epiphany. This day marks the end of the twelve days of Christmas when women resumed their household work and went back to spinning. I have read that the term St. Distaff’s Day is unofficial as there is no such…
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Mary Ellen Joe: Cowichan Knitter by Phil Ives
As fiber enthusiasts, finding a good documentary on the craft is always a good thing. Enjoy! A short film by Phil Ives