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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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New Love

The Prairie Spinner Posted on March 4, 2015 by spinnerApril 12, 2020

I decided a while back that every 35 years or so, a person deserves a new spinning wheel… so when a bit of a windfall came along, I took the leap! My criteria: I love a traditional look, it couldn’t be too big, and it needed to offer something besides what I already had in my old faithful Country Craftsman.  … Continue reading →

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A Spinner’s Jackpot

The Prairie Spinner Posted on February 23, 2014 by spinnerApril 12, 2020

One day not too long ago, my older daughter asked if I wanted some buffalo wool…?!?  Of course, I answered YES before I bothered asking for any more information, but then I wanted to know how she was able to get it for me! As it turns out, she happened to be on FaceBook at just the moment that a … 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 →

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