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Quick reversible bag

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Leslie

A few months ago, my friend Alex mentioned wanting to learn how to knit. She’d learned once, as a child, from a relative but it had been a decidedly less than relaxing experience, and she’d forgotten how. I offered to … Continue reading →

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Rigid heddle houndstooth/pinwheel scarf

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Leslie

            After a long, graduate school-induced blog slumber, I decided it was time for a new post. And so I went through some photos of my more recent fibre arts projects, including this handwoven scarf, … Continue reading →

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Indigo

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Leslie

              Several months back I bought this braid of merino/yak blend fiber from A Verb for Keeping Warm. The faint blue tinge is a light indigo overdye, and while the fiber has sat pretty … Continue reading →

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Let’s call it a learning experience

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Leslie

I’ve been spending some time working with my Russian-style spindle. The more I use it, the more I like spinning in the supported style. It didn’t take long before I was able to spin a consistent yarn, the key being … Continue reading →

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New (old) toy

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Leslie

It’s been a busy few weeks. Between graduate school interviews and the accompanying travel, not to mention work and more work, I haven’t exactly had time to update the blog. I have been getting some spinning in, however, especially on … Continue reading →

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