The 1764 News

  • Makers Gotta Make: DIY Wool Gypsy Wrist Distaff

    Grab a few items around the house and make a Wool Gypsy Wrist Distraff for your travels. Items needed: Strong cotton string Yard Stick Scissors Beads Bead needle or tiny crochet hookIt’s easy, just: Cut 9 pieces of cotton string… Continue reading

  • Dressing a Distaff

    Have you used a distaff? Maybe one that tucks under your arm, hangs on your wrist, or is part of a spinning wheel. While browsing YouTube videos today, I found a few to share with you about dressing different distaffs.… Continue reading

  • Blue Texel

    This morning, I decided some light spinning was in order. I had a small batch of Blue Texel that I received from @bakewell_hearts earlier this year, ready to be opened on the wool picker to loosen the locks, then run… Continue reading

  • Back….from no where in particular

    I have been very neglectful of my website, not being as active on Instagram, and I’ve only glanced at or barely driven my wheels these past few months. Why? That place that pays my monthly paycheck has consumed all of… Continue reading