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Category Archives: Spinning
My visit to Laurentian Alpacas
It was just about a year ago that I took my camera, checkbook, and a printout from Google maps and headed for the Laurentian Mountains in Québec. I was starting to get the idea for my Spin Off article, and … Continue reading
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The many uses of silica crystals
I wanted to enter a skein at Taos this year, specifically the second skein of Jacob wool that didn’t turn out quite the same as the first. The two skeins, with the slightly finer-spun one in front. I was quite … Continue reading
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Sheep to shawl in Dunvegan
Looking back through archived newsletters from the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners, I see that a number of smaller guilds in the province have closed or merged in recent years due to dwindling membership. In most cases it’s a case of … Continue reading
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Skein competition how-to, Part 4: Tags and mailing
Most competition require skeins to have identification tag of some kind, listing both the entrant’s contact information as well as preparation and spinning details. This serves two purposes: one is the obvious way to keep track of who submitted what … Continue reading
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Skein competition how-to, Part 3: Presentation
While the majority of points in a skein competition are reserved for technique, presentation points can mean the difference between 1st and 3rd place, or a ribbon and none at all. While it may seem picky to judge on presentation, … Continue reading
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Skein competition how-to, Part 2: Basic requirements
The basic requirements for competition skeins vary depending on the class or category and the competition itself. Generally, there are categories based on any or all of the following characteristics: – Fiber content. Different classes usually exist for 100% wool, … Continue reading
Skein competition how-to, Part 1: Finding competitions
First off, to any readers outside the US/Canada, this entry is very specific to those two countries. I’m not familiar with skein competitions outside North America (though I know of some in Australia), but these tips may apply to your … Continue reading
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