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Behind the Scenes: Cloister Hood

The Prairie Spinner Posted on August 17, 2020 by spinnerAugust 20, 2020

It’s a wonderful thing, to see in print a project that started out as an idea in your own head, brought into existence by your own hands! I worked hard on planning, spinning, knitting and writing during the first weeks of 2020, and sent everything off to Spin Off magazine in early March. Then, just as I was sighing with … Continue reading →

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It’s spring (maybe)!

The Prairie Spinner Posted on April 3, 2013 by spinnerApril 12, 2020

Considering that we had snow again today (April 3rd), it’s hard to get in the ‘spring’ mood.  The daffodils are convinced, though, so I’ll go along with them. And here’s another sign of spring – Easter egg dye packages, on sale for a few days after the holiday. Yes, I bought ten of them… and if the price goes down … Continue reading →

Posted in Dyeing, Fiber, Handspun, My Projects, Wool | Tagged dyeing, Kool-Aid, wool | 2 Replies

Indigo!

The Prairie Spinner Posted on July 31, 2012 by spinnerApril 12, 2020

I was happy to be able to attend the Fiber Christmas in July event between Kellyville and Sapulpa, Oklahoma last weekend – and delighted to take a class on dyeing with indigo!  That class was my motivation for making the trip down, but of course, it was fun to make the rounds of the vendor booths.  I was marvelously restrained … Continue reading →

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Belated Dye Workshop Report

The Prairie Spinner Posted on May 30, 2010 by spinnerApril 12, 2020

It has been a month now since my weekend dye workshop, but it’s still worth writing about! The “100 Colours Plus Dye Class” was sponsored by the Wichita Weavers, Spinners and Dyers’ Guild and taught by Linda Burt of Oklahoma. Several of the 16 or 18 attendees showed up at the very picturesque Stagecoach Ranch near Sedan, Kansas on Friday … Continue reading →

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