The 1764 News
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Crewel Embroidery Circa 1973
Although I haven’t shared it publicly, I have joined the #100dayproject on Instagram. It started on April 6 and runs until July 14. To incorporate #spin15in15 into it, I decided to spin wool embroidery thread. So, as I spin, my… Continue reading
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Other Uses for Wool: Embroidery Thread
I’ve been thinking about all the lovely long wools I now care for thanks to my friend, Georgene. Besides rugs and wire flower baskets, what other amazing things can I create with it? What about embroidery thread? Making pre-dyed, strong… Continue reading
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Other Uses for Wool: Flower Baskets
Yesterday, I was able to pick up some fuchsia starts for a flower basket. When I got home and was ready to move them into the basket, I realized that I tossed all but one of the natural linings last… Continue reading
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Other Uses for Wool: Hooked Rugs with Yarn
Many years ago, I met Judy Taylor at the Puyallup Fair and bought one of her Nantucket Rug Hooking kits. I fell in love with this historic craft, and the best part was being able to use my handspun wool… Continue reading