spinning
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Oxford Down. The fleece breed.
H C Stilgoe’s Adderbury ram lamb, champion at the 1943 Oxford Ram Fair(Photo courtesy of Oxford Down SBA from http://oxforddownsheep.org.uk/) I received 55 grams of this soft fleece, all washed and ready to card for spinning from @bakewell_hearts during the holidays.… Continue reading
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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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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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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