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Fiber source to finished product

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I happened to have a few pictures to illustrate the steps from beginning to end, so thought I’d share them with you. It all started with the visit to a local alpaca breeder two years ago (Sunflower Alpaca Farm, shortly before they moved to Fort Scott, KS).  I was completely charmed by the animals, and took quite a few pictures.… Continue Reading Fiber source to finished product

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Some old tools to ring in the new year

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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 Some old tools to ring in the new year

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