The 1764 News
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Tools of the Trade: Etsy – A Great Place to Gather the Tools
This post was originally written on August 19, 2015, after I returned from my trip to Alaska. I just got back from a trip visiting my friend Larraine in Alaska. It was partly a visit (fiber retreat) at her… Continue reading
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Lincoln Road
A simple lace garter stitch shawl for you to knit for yourself or a friend. Think holiday gifts and get started now—you can have quite a few finished by Christmas! Yarn: approximately 100 grams, worsted weight handspunNeedles: US 10 –… Continue reading
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History Makers: Lois Swales
If you’re a spinner that uses a spindle, and I bet you’ll enjoy this YouTube video I’m sharing of Lois Swales from the Missing Spindle blog. She has a strong interest in the history of spindles, and I’ve enjoyed learning… Continue reading
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Spinning Wheel: Husfliden, Bergen, Norway
Today, I headed to the Washington State Spring Fair in Puyallup, WA. Each year since I started buying a fleece at the Shepherd’s Extravaganza, I’ve received a ticket for free entry into the fair. Every year, I go back, buy… Continue reading