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About spinweaverbarbara

I have been steadily weaving since 1980. I enjoy sharing and passing on my learning.

It all started with Karaoke

Posted on January 30, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

As Karl Lagerfeld has said, “Some things never go out of fashion in the world of fashion: jeans, the white shirt, and the Chanel jacket.” Ahh, the Chanel Jacket.  It’s classic, reported to be comfortable and easy to wear, and … Continue reading →

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Ontario in January

Posted on January 25, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

We just returned from a week in Ontario.  It was bitterly cold and blowing snow.  This is not normally where I would choose to vacation in January, but my husband, daughter and I went to attend the memorial service for … Continue reading →

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First Weaving of 2014 Completed!

Posted on January 10, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

I just finished my first weaving of 2014! A year ago I was preparing to go and live in Australia for ten months.  A lot happened in 2013; some of it good and some of it sad, but Western Australia … Continue reading →

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Why Weave on a Winter Solstice?

Posted on December 20, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Tomorrow is Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year.  Today it is snowing.   As I look at the snowy trees outside my window, sipping a warm cup of tea, I am thankful for the warmth of central heating inside … Continue reading →

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December is for Finishing

Posted on December 13, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

In December I like to pull out all the unfinished projects in a push to get them to completion before the end of the year, so that I can start the New Year fresh and free.  So far, I have … Continue reading →

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Weaving is Fun

Posted on December 3, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

So much fun to be weaving again and having the projects turn out the way they are supposed to. I recently completed these Huck Lace tea towels on my four shaft floor loom.   These are woven of naturally coloured … Continue reading →

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Whonnock Weavers and 2 new scarves

Posted on November 26, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Yesterday I attended the Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild Annual Show and Sale.  This event stands out for several reasons.  First, the venue is spectacular!  The Whonnock Lake Centre is located in Whonnock Lake Park, and the room has lovely … Continue reading →

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A Sad Week

Posted on November 9, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

This has been a very sad week for our family.  Earlier this week, my mother-in-law passed away peacefully.  She was both a complicated and simple person, and she lived for her family.  Her greatest joy was holding a baby on … Continue reading →

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Weaving and the Language of Visual Art

Posted on November 7, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

At lunch with hand-weaving and spinning friends the other day, the conversation turned to the vocabulary we use, and whether the language of painters and other visual artists can also be applied to weaving.  When creating a hand-woven work, whether … Continue reading →

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Soft & Squishy

Posted on November 1, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Remember this?   It is now this:  four yummy skeins of soft and squishy woolen spun yarn.      I’m not sure what I am going to make with it yet, but loved the experience of spinning these natural coloured Moorit … Continue reading →

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