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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

Geek Fleece

The Prairie Spinner Posted on January 15, 2013 by spinnerApril 12, 2020

To be strictly accurate, it’s not fleece any more, but roving.  Still, “geek roving” isn’t very catchy, is it?  I did a little internet research to figure out whether this is geeky or nerdy – which I guess is pretty geeky in itself. I have been a J.R.R. Tolkien fan ever since I first read his books in 1977… yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiber, Wool | Tagged Lord of the Rings, New Zealand, Stansborough, Tolkien, wool | 1 Reply

Something wicked

The Prairie Spinner Posted on May 9, 2012 by spinnerApril 12, 2020

Finally, I’m getting around to showing off one of my Christmas gifts – from my DH.  He didn’t know what this was for, but it was on my list, so it must be something that would make me happy, no matter how evil it looked! This is my set of Valkyrie wool combs.  These are the double row mini combs, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiber, Wool | Tagged fiber, fiber prep, fleece, wool combing | 2 Replies

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