Category Archives: Travel

Napkins and Beaches

Posted on August 3, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

I returned home from holiday to find this in my mailbox:  Napkins from the Jane Stafford Textiles Ravelry group exchange.  I squealed with delight! Eight coordinated napkins based on the photo “Starfish on a Beach”, taken by our own Sandra. … 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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July Towels Finished

Posted on August 2, 2015 by spinweaverbarbara

Despite being away from home on an awesome camping trip down the Oregon coast, then on to California and Arizona, I managed to finish the July towels. Three distinct towels on the same 4 yard warp.  Following Jane Stafford’s rule … Continue reading →

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Solitude

Posted on May 21, 2015 by spinweaverbarbara

Ron and I took advantage of the long Victoria Day weekend to spend four days camping on the south Washington coast at Ocean Beaches.  We had a wonderfully quiet and peaceful camping spot away from internet, phones, and any kind … Continue reading →

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The Beautiful Southwest

Posted on April 7, 2015 by spinweaverbarbara

Ron and I are just back from a quick trip, one week, in the beautiful southwest of the USA.  This was more of an exploratory trip, with time spent in Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada, looking at places we would … Continue reading →

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