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About spinweaverbarbara

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

Linda’s Blanket

Posted on January 9, 2015 by spinweaverbarbara

My sister Linda had always been a sassy, spunky gal, but in early July I got the call that Linda had been diagnosed with lung cancer (yes, she was a smoker), and was to undergo Chemo right away.  I hopped … Continue reading →

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Autumn Towels in Summer and Winter

Posted on October 26, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

It is truly Autumn here in BC.  We had a long extended summer with lots of sunshine.  This week the rains started and the weather turned colder.  It happens every year, the leaves start to turn and then it rains … Continue reading →

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Spinning Dark and Twisty

Posted on October 17, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

I have been spinning this merino/tencel top from Lynne Anderson, West Coast Colour and Carding, in what she calls her dark and twisty colours.         What a pleasure to spin.  Colours that look, from a distance, like a … Continue reading →

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Wet Finishing for Weavers

Posted on October 15, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

As weavers we know that the project isn’t finished as soon as it comes of the loom.  We need to tidy it up, fix any errors, sew the hems or twist a fringe, and otherwise make it as close to … Continue reading →

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Silken Kaleidoscope

Posted on October 2, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

I recently attended Karen Selk’s Silken Kaleidoscope workshop, which was sponsored by the Peace Arch Weavers and Spinners.  Karen is a wonderful weaver, frequent contributor to Handwoven Magazine, and founder and former owner of Treenway Silk. In addition to the … Continue reading →

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An Australian Visit

Posted on September 10, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

Ron and I just returned from another visit to Australia.  This time around we stayed in the Sydney area to accommodate some business meetings that Ron had to attend to.  We spent two days in Sydney proper and the rest … Continue reading →

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My Summer Project – a Double Double Weave

Posted on August 25, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

This summer was glorious, hot and sunny for the most part.  In between enjoying the sunshine, travel, spending time with family and friends and guild activities, I spent my spare time playing with my summer project.  This was inspired by … Continue reading →

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Summer and Winter Weave, Crackle and Spring Colour Explosion

Posted on June 10, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

I’m doing a little of this, a little of that, while enjoying the wonderful colour explosion of the late Spring flowers. Here is the third effort in my continuing study of Summer and Winter Weave.  This is 4 shaft Summer … Continue reading →

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It’s All in the Cards

Posted on May 30, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

Yesterday was a fun day, spent at Brenda’s (Penelope Fibre Arts) where Kim McKenna (Claddagh Fibre Arts) taught an introductory workshop on Card Weaving.  Card weaving uses a set of cards, with holes punched in the four corners.  A huge … Continue reading →

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Crackle Weave Class Samples

Posted on May 22, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

I just finished teaching two Saturday classes on Crackle Weave.  I had a great time, and had seven participants, who told me that they had a great time also.  I worked really hard to prepare for the class and had … Continue reading →

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