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Dog sweats and cat batts

The Prairie Spinner Posted on January 18, 2011 by spinnerApril 12, 2020

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, wanting to end up with the largest pieces of fabric possible.  We keep ‘dog towels’, which come in handy for … Continue reading →

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Some old tools to ring in the new year

The Prairie Spinner Posted on January 4, 2011 by spinnerApril 12, 2020

My latest little find – celluloid (probably) needlework (probably) tools: Okay, the top two are easy.  Crochet hooks.  The next one could be a ‘needle’ – it’s flat, but could be used to thread elastic through a casing, or something of that sort.  The turned pointy one below that… hmmm… could be used to make holes, like the one second … Continue reading →

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What Christmas is all about…

The Prairie Spinner Posted on December 25, 2010 by spinnerDecember 25, 2010

  Merry Christmas to all!

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Winter is icumen in

The Prairie Spinner Posted on December 14, 2010 by spinnerApril 12, 2020

Unlike the original seasonal medieval tune heralding the beginning of “Sumer”, I am not tempted to burst into song.  We had such a mild fall and delayed winter that actual cold weather now is climate shock!  I can finally wear sweaters, but I also have frozen water in the barn to deal with, among other wintry tasks.  Still, we’ve only … Continue reading →

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