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About spinweaverbarbara

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

Experiment in Linen

Posted on June 2, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

I wanted to try working with linen again.  The last time I wove with linen threads was at least ten years ago, and while I ended up with some pretty nice tea towels. I remember many people saying linen was … Continue reading →

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The Lovely Month of May

Posted on May 18, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

So many things seem to happen in May.  Our Guild elections have taken place, and I will be President of the Peace Arch Weavers and Spinners Guild for a second year.  Hopefully I can use the second time around to … Continue reading →

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Denim Dreams

Posted on April 21, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

Every textile, fibre, or yarn that moves through my hands sparks a thought, a memory, an emotion or a flight of imagination.  I get lost and my mind wanders, following the thread . . . . . . I have … Continue reading →

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A Spinning Odyssey

Posted on March 25, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

My spinning wheel has been busy this month spinning these beautiful colour combinations from fibre hand dyed by my friend Brenda at Penelope Fibre Arts.  The fibre is Blue Faced Leister.  The colour combinations are: Fall Bouquet Northern Lights Medieval … Continue reading →

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February – A Month of Love

Posted on March 3, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

Ah, sweet February, a short month that brings us days that grow increasingly longer.  As winter slowly releases its grip, and with Valentine’s Day smack in the middle, I found time to reflect on the loves in my life. These … Continue reading →

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Intermission

Posted on February 23, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

I took a short intermission from weaving and spinning to try my hand at surface design.  These cute little bird mats were made through the use of transfer dying.  Transfer dyeing only works on polyester fabric.  The image is coloured, … Continue reading →

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Swedish Lace Towels Draft and Instructions

Posted on February 12, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

For those of you who asked, I am including here the full draft and instructions for weaving the Swedish Lace Towels. I wanted to use traditional Swedish Lace to the fullest on four shafts, so I worked out a profile … Continue reading →

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January – A Time for Swedish Lace

Posted on February 9, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

Yes, I know it’s late, but here we go anyway.  For January, I decided to make some towels in Swedish Lace.  I worked up a simple two block profile draft and then used traditional Swedish Lace threading to make the … Continue reading →

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Back on Track

Posted on January 23, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

Well, here I am again after a little break.  I haven’t been posting, but I have been active, with spinning, weaving, family and guild stuff.  I had quite a lot of fun. On the spinning front, I spun a nice … Continue reading →

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October Wrap-up

Posted on November 2, 2015 by spinweaverbarbara

Sorry, I wasn’t able to weave any towels in October simply because the end of September and all of October were extremely busy for me, but all in a good way.  I give you here, all of the exciting learning … Continue reading →

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