Monthly Archives: February 2017

Black and White and Red All Over

Posted on February 28, 2017 by spinweaverbarbara

So this pattern comes straight from Handwoven magazine, May/June 1992 issue, page 50/87.  It is an eight shaft double weave pattern that appealed to me with the smart black and white checkerboard studded with red blocks, dots and dashes on … Continue reading →

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Spicy Napkins

Posted on February 22, 2017 by spinweaverbarbara

These napkins were inspired by the colours in my kitchen/family room, and remind me of spices: turmeric, cayenne and nutmeg.  I intend to weave luncheon size napkins and they are 18” x 18” on the loom.  I saw the colour … Continue reading →

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Spinning Fun

Posted on February 7, 2017 by spinweaverbarbara

As the snow continues to build up outside, I have been snuggled down and spinning.    The fibre is titled “Unsung”and dyed by Kinfolk in blues, pinks, greens and purples.  100% organic Polwarth wool.  It became a soft, heathery yarn, … Continue reading →

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Goodbye January, Hello February

Posted on February 2, 2017 by spinweaverbarbara

My mini-quilt for January is completed, and here it is shown both front and back.  I have included on the front a piece of every thread that passed through my hands and used in some capacity throughout the month of … Continue reading →

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