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About spinweaverbarbara

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

Wonderful Weekend

Posted on October 30, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

I had a wonderful weekend, reconnecting with friends. Saturday was very special.  My husband, Ron, has been a member of the Kinsmen Club for most of his adult life.  Kinsmen is a community service organization that works within the local … Continue reading →

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Western Australia’s Beaches

Posted on October 24, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

I am happy to be back in Canada and I am looking forward to seeing and catching up with all my friends. I will miss the beaches in Western Australia, though. What a sensational feeling to dip my toes in … Continue reading →

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Leaving Western Australia

Posted on October 20, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Yesterday I left Western Australia, and this time, I am not sure when or if I will be back. So, I am writing this post to say good-bye to the people that have touched my heart during my Australian adventures. … Continue reading →

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What the Heck is a Bilby?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Saturday we took a trip to Bilby Yarns, our local weaving and spinning shop here in Perth.  The shop is located at the corner of Harrison Street and Hillary Street in Willagee, a suburb south of the city.  It is … Continue reading →

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Back in Perth – and it’s Spring Again

Posted on September 5, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Well, here I am back in Perth, Western Australia.  It has been a little disconcerting to move from Winter, to Summer, and back to Spring all within a month, but I am adjusting.  Spring started out grey and overcast,   … Continue reading →

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Travel Days

Posted on August 29, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

I find travel days very disorienting, especially these long trips where I cross over the International Date Line.  I left Vancouver on Sunday, August 25, on the 11:15 pm flight to Sydney, Australia.  My body flew (on the plane, of … Continue reading →

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Coquitlam Weavers’ Dye Day

Posted on August 27, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

On Sunday, I was lucky enough to attend our annual Coquitlam Weavers and Spinners Dye Day graciously hosted by Marilyn.  This year, six of us attended the event and after we set up the dye pots, we kicked off the … Continue reading →

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Summer napkins

Posted on August 22, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Six soft summer napkins – bright and fresh from the loom – ready for a summer picnic or afternoon tea.         and beautiful flowers growing in my garden.   Don’t you just love these beautiful sunny summer day?

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Preparing to Weave

Posted on August 16, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

People often ask how long it takes to weave something, which is a very hard question to answer, because some of the time comes from years of experience, some of the time is in dreaming and experimenting, designing, choosing colours, … Continue reading →

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The Queen gets a Spa Day

Posted on August 13, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Finally back in my home studio and re-united with my main loom, “Queen Grump-a-Lump-Bump”, named for the sound she makes as the weaving progresses: grump-a-lump-bump, grump-a-lump-bump.  The treadle is stepped on, the shafts raised, the shuttle thrown, the treadle released, … Continue reading →

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