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About spinweaverbarbara

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

Camping in Oregon

Posted on August 8, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Finally back home in British Columbia.  We arrived from Australia and immediately set out on our annual family camping trip on the coast of Oregon state.  We go to a lovely state campground, at Nehalem Bay State Park, just south … Continue reading →

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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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Western Australia Weavers Spin-in

Posted on June 27, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

On Saturday, the Western Australia Weavers Spinners and Dyers Guild held a wonderful spin-in for surrounding groups.  The day started early with registrations beginning as early as 8:30, and the day officially began at 10:00.  The hall was set up … Continue reading →

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Spinning Away

Posted on June 19, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

I have been spinning, about an hour a day over the past few weeks. I spun this beauty from a hand painted roving purchased from the Western Australia guild yarn cupboard and created by “woolgatherings”.  I had been hoping to … Continue reading →

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Silk Rewards

Posted on June 11, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

The silk warp that I struggled so hard to get on the loom, to the point where I almost abandoned it, has paid off handsomely with two vibrant and fantastically drapable scarves.  I wove one scarf in plain weave with … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Margaret River

Posted on June 10, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

We took a long weekend trip to the lovely Margaret River area of Western Australia.  Margaret River is a world-renowned wine producing region about 275 km south of Perth.  This region has a mild Mediterranean climate, and it was a … Continue reading →

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