Monthly Archives: July 2013

On Today’s Walk

Posted on July 19, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

I love to get out and take a walk, especially when the sun is shining, the air is a little crisp, a light breeze is blowing and I am close to the water.  A solitary walk along by the river … Continue reading →

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Spinning Again

Posted on July 17, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

I have been staying in the last couple of days due to the very windy and rainy weather.  Well, the rain had to come sometime I suppose.  Now it is starting to feel a little Winter-ish, but of course, not … Continue reading →

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Handspun, Handwoven

Posted on July 16, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Here are my latest weaving efforts.  I started with 100 gms of a wonderful soft braid of fibre from Sweet Georgia.  The blend was 50% merino, 25% bamboo viscose, and 25% tussah silk in a colour called tavern.  The colours … Continue reading →

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Melbourne the Magnificent

Posted on July 3, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

From Brisbane we flew on to Melbourne, and stayed at the Grand Hotel Melbourne, a historic and majestic hotel on Spenser Street, near the Southern Railway station.  Our comfortable accommodation was a loft apartment overlooking the railway yards.  The soothing … Continue reading →

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Of Bats, Birds and Beaches

Posted on July 1, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Ron had business meetings in Brisbane, and I was lucky enough to tag along with him.  Brisbane is on the east coast of Australia, and is about 4,344 km away from Perth, similar in distance as going from Vancouver to … Continue reading →

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