The 1764 News
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Dye Pot: Natural Dyes
I’ve decided to set up a dye station on my workbench. What do I plan to do? Dye wool naturally, of course. While I gather information for posts about natural dyes, here are a few short YouTube videos to enjoy.… Continue reading
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Spinning: #spin15in15
2015 is quickly approaching, and I think we need to get the world spinning wool. Some of you may remember the 1971 Coca-Cola commercial that “wanted to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony.” Well, why not teach the… Continue reading
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Knitting: Shetland Lace Abbreviations
Tonight, I learned that the two books I checked out from the Lacemakers of Puget Sound The guild library has unique ways of communicating through knitting abbreviations. Books: The Art of Shetland Lace by Sarah Don & Heirloom Knitting by Sharon Miller.… Continue reading
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Spinning Wheels: 1800’s Walking Wheel
While I work on my lace knitting research, I happened to become the next owner of this lovely walking “great” wheel. The flyer, spindle, and miners head are not in the picture. Those pieces need a bit of refurbishing to… Continue reading