Category Archives: Handspun

Wooly field trip

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

Shortly after the Kansas State Fair, I got to do something I’d been thinking about for a long time… I went with a bunch of spinning and weaving friends to tour Mid-States Wool Growers Cooperative.  This came awfully close to … Continue reading →

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Fiber source to finished product

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

I happened to have a few pictures to illustrate the steps from beginning to end, so thought I’d share them with you. It all started with the visit to a local alpaca breeder two years ago (Sunflower Alpaca Farm, shortly … Continue reading →

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Cross-patch, draw the latch

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

I’ve always liked the jaunty little nursery rhyme: Cross-patch, draw the latch Sit by the fire and spin. Take a cup and drink it up, And call the neighbors in. Two or three weeks ago, I found that I was … Continue reading →

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Dog sweats and cat batts

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

I expect it’s my upbringing… not only have I been wearing my 20-something year old insulated coveralls again this year, but I couldn’t bring myself to throw away a ratty pair of hubby’s sweatpants. So I started cutting them up, … Continue reading →

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