The 1764 News
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A Woman and Her Wool!
A video I posted on YouTube about seven years ago showed up in my feed last night, so I think it was meant to be shared. Enjoy! Continue reading
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History Makers: Donegal Weavers
Grab some tea, knitting or spinning and take a few minutes to admire the hard work of the makers! Enjoy! Continue reading
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History Makers: Softest Wool
Grab some tea and a bit of knitting or spinning, and enjoy this short documentary from Bloomberg Pursuits on YouTube featuring Shetland Wool and Fair Isle, Shetland. Continue reading
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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… Continue reading