Monthly Archives: August 2016

I Never Felt More Like Spinning the Blues

Posted on August 13, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

So the 1950’s song by Guy Mitchell (I never felt more like singing the blues) was running through my brain as I was spinning this beautiful fibre: a luxury blend of 60& Merino wool, 20% Yak, and 20% silk, Hand … Continue reading →

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My JST Napkins

Posted on August 5, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

Here are the napkins I created for the Jane Stafford Textiles napkin exchange, and a little story about how they came to be: Annie and the Starfish Annie was both nervous and excited.  Edward had asked her to accompany him on a … Continue reading →

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Napkins and Beaches

Posted on August 3, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

I returned home from holiday to find this in my mailbox:  Napkins from the Jane Stafford Textiles Ravelry group exchange.  I squealed with delight! Eight coordinated napkins based on the photo “Starfish on a Beach”, taken by our own Sandra. … Continue reading →

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