Tag Archives: Spinning

Foul weather on a Fair Day

Posted on September 8, 2008 by

When I woke up to the sound of rain on the roof, I tried to remember why I thought a spinning demonstration at the Kansas State Fair this particular day was a good idea… I packed up my wheel, wool, … Continue reading →

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Unplying, step 2

Posted on May 6, 2008 by

The adventure continues. (Adventure: Dangerous or, as in this case, uncertain undertaking which is much better experienced in retrospect than in real time.) It has actually not been all that bad. I set up my antique clock reel and slipped … Continue reading →

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Unplying

Posted on April 24, 2008 by

I had always kind of wondered if it could be done, but never had a compelling reason to find out – until a few days ago. Before that, it was just musing about the concept of taking two commercial yarns, … Continue reading →

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Of rabbits, cats and buffalo

Posted on April 5, 2008 by

Can you guess what these animals have in common? Right now, for me, they are ‘spinnable’ animals! And the rabbits are not Angoras, either. Our first rabbits were Angoras, about 22 years ago; and I did choose them for their … Continue reading →

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