Category Archives: Spinning

Spinning Fun

Posted on February 7, 2017 by spinweaverbarbara

As the snow continues to build up outside, I have been snuggled down and spinning.    The fibre is titled “Unsung”and dyed by Kinfolk in blues, pinks, greens and purples.  100% organic Polwarth wool.  It became a soft, heathery yarn, … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Threads

Posted on January 6, 2017 by spinweaverbarbara

For me, creativity is taking a simple length of thread and creating something marvelous from it.  Or, if not something marvelous, then at least something useful! Now, my attempts to manipulate thread can be as messy or as beautiful as … Continue reading →

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I Never Felt More Like Spinning the Blues

Posted on August 13, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

So the 1950’s song by Guy Mitchell (I never felt more like singing the blues) was running through my brain as I was spinning this beautiful fibre: a luxury blend of 60& Merino wool, 20% Yak, and 20% silk, Hand … Continue reading →

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A Diversified Way of Reducing Stash

Posted on June 14, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

One of my goals this year is to reduce my inventory of handspun yarns.  Really, my super stash exceeds its dedicated cupboard space. And I’m not sure buying more shelving is the way to go. Luckily, my need to reduce … 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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September Towels At Last

Posted on October 2, 2015 by spinweaverbarbara

The September towels are such a great representation of Autumn.      Easy weaving, in Turned Monk’s Belt, since all the work is in the warping.  Once on the loom they wove up quickly and it was an easy pattern to … Continue reading →

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Icelandic Sheep fleece study

Posted on September 24, 2015 by spinweaverbarbara

I joined a spinning study group – two days to focus on spinning fleece from one breed of sheep.  Our study for September 2015 was Icelandic Sheep.  What a lovely range of colours. Judith presented background information on the history … Continue reading →

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Spinning in Edenvale

Posted on August 10, 2015 by spinweaverbarbara

Last week I spent three days in spinning bliss at the annual Peace Arch Weavers and Spinners Guild retreat at the Edenvale Retreat and Conference Centre in Abbotsford.  Set in a beautiful country setting I had a great time relaxing … Continue reading →

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Camel and Silk

Posted on April 22, 2015 by spinweaverbarbara

I was first struck by the “feel” of this fibre – an amazingly soft and lustrous fibre of 50% camel and 50% silk, purchased from West Coast Colour and Carding at Fibres West.  Lynne has a fabulous way of dyeing … Continue reading →

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