September 19, 2010: We are fortunate to have a weaving book in our library which is oftentimes referred to as “The Bible.” And justifiably so. The book in question, titled “A Handweaver’s Pattern Book,” was written, copyrighted, and self-printed in…
Author Linda Heinrich published “The Magic of Linen: Flax Seed to Woven Cloth” in 1992. This priceless reference on linen has been out of print and if one could even locate a copy offered for sale, it was generally priced…
All USA rare sheep breeds are now covered in our table runner exchange. Aside from the three hair breeds, nine fleece breeds have been “adopted” by weavers (and some spinners) and all fibers have been sourced! As a review –…
Relax amongst the alpacas for our annual Spin/Weave/Knit-In and Fiber Sale Saturday, September 18, 2010 12:00 – 5:00 (Rain date, Sunday, September 19th) In addition to your wheel, loom, needles, and fiber, please bring your lunch and a chair. Parker…
August 22, 2010: Born in 1906, like all good little German girls in the early years of the 20th century, Else Regensteiner was expected to learn and love needlework. Learn it, she did. Love it, she did not. She disliked…
At our next NOBO meeting on August 26th we are going to have a TRAVEL EXTRAVAGANZA. Everyone please bring your handwovens (fiber/tools/etc) from all corners of the globe to share. Perhaps share with us your travel experience, and pictures if…
If you haven’t already done so, please check out Melissa’s Yearning to Weave, Lesson 16, Easy Weaving for Baby, located on the web at www.schachtspindle.com/yearning. On the home front, she’s been scraping wallpaper!!! A Very Good Thing.