The 1764 News
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Tools of the Trade: Support Spindle Spinning
My love of wool and all the wonderful tools that help us as spinners create yarn led me to buy several support spindles over the past few years. Etsy is such a good place to find beautiful spindles that it’s… Continue reading
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The Year of the Sheep!
What a wonderful way to celebrate the Lunar (Chinese) New Year than in the Year of the Sheep! I think I need to share a simple but hearty recipe I’ve called Spinner’s Stew. You just toss everything together and let… Continue reading
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Tools of the Trade: Picking and Carding
I took the plunge and bought a larger manual drum carder from Clemes & Clemes at the Madrona Fiber Arts Retreat this weekend. Why? I have wanted an electric drive drum carder since the early 90s. I debated whether it… Continue reading