The following link was included in the Boston Weavers Guild latest email broadcast. I really enjoyed reading through this and believe it is worth sharing with everyone – http://www.windrewindweave.com/weaversWORDS01.19.10.pdf
I just got the 3 NEWS sample books that we’ll look at next week. They are Shadow Weave, Color and Weave, and M’s and O’s. Lots of interesting samples to see. You might want to bring your cameras, so you…
Our results of – choosing a breed or breeds, sourcing fleece, roving, and/or yarn, spinning for some, designing, and weaving. Leicester Longwool, Cotswold, Dorset Horn, Lincoln, Oxford, Black Welsh Mountain, Clun Forest, Shetland, Shropshire, and Southdown.
Great video of an old historic mill; has the last commercial working ‘mule’. I would love to go there! http://www.wcsh6.com/life/programming/local/207/story.aspx?storyid=114119&catid=50
John Nove has recently donated several books on natural dyeing to our library. The books have been catalogued, shelved, and, thanks to Dave, added to our web site under the heading “Natural Dyeing.” Lots of good info. Check it out.
…as in rusty reeds. I read this technique on Ravelery and wish I could remember who posted it. Here’s the trick: Take old rags that you can throw out when you’re done (the rust won’t come out in the wash).…
I have a question about storing yarn (in this case wool and alpaca). I have yarn for future projects and I am wondering about the best way to store it? Any suggestions? In plastic? Never in plastic? In some type…