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Category Archives: Spinning
Spring spinning
In addition to the aurora batt of the last post, I’m working on a few other spinning projects. I’m trying to branch out this year into less comfortable territory, whether it’s the fibre itself or the technique. In other words, … Continue reading
Posted in spindle, Spinning
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Spinning the aurora batt
I rarely take on commission spinning projects. Given the amount of work involved, it’s very difficult to charge a fair price (for me) that is also not astronomical for the customer. Once in a while, however, something comes along that … Continue reading
Posted in Spinning, spinning wheel
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Canadian Production Wheel
Also known as a CPW, this kind of wheel was made in Quebec in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with its main features being a large drive wheel, iron fittings, and a tilt tensioning system. These old wheels … Continue reading
Posted in canadian production wheel, ravelry, Spinning, spinning wheel, vintage
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Spinning embroidery thread
Just a quick peek at one of my big projects completed this past year, a hand-embroidered piece made with all hand-prepped, handspun alpaca thread. This is a sample of the finished thread, with a … Continue reading
Posted in alpaca, embroidery, Spinning
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Indigo
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
Posted in Feature, Spinning, sustainability, writing
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Best Handspun Yarn at Pagosa Springs
This past May I entered the skein competition at the Pagosa Springs Fiber Festival in Colorado. Pagosa is a small festival but they run an excellent skein competition with prestigious judges. This year … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, competition, skein competition how-to, Spinning
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WWKIP at The Purple Purl
In a few short weeks, I’ll be moving to Toronto. This past weekend I did a quick trip there and back (swearing for most of the 5+ hour drive that my next car will have air conditioning) to look at … Continue reading
Posted in Knitting, Spinning, travel, yarn stores
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