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Making Friends with My Drop Spindle

Posted on March 11, 2013 by fotoknit

I first learned how to spin using a drop spindle – one of the most ancient of fiber tools. A local hand dyer (Kristine from A Verb For Keeping Warm) taught me the basics at a trunk show she and her … Continue reading →

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Spinning for a Sweater, Part 2

Posted on March 4, 2013 by fotoknit

For my Spinning For a Sweater Project, I chose English Shetland wool for my fiber. Why, when I could have chosen Merino or Blue Faced Leister, two of (possibly) the most widely spun (and knitted) wool fibers in the hand … Continue reading →

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Rug Making – The Coolest Video EVER for fiber lovers

Posted on December 2, 2012 by fotoknit

I stumbled upon this video moments ago, courtesy of Fab.com, my new favorite shopping site. They are currently having a sale of rugs by nanimarquina, a contemporary area rug manufacturer based in Barcelona, Spain. Their rugs are designed by talented … Continue reading →

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Fiber Festivals

Posted on June 17, 2012 by fotoknit

Last week I had the pleasure of attending my first outdoor fiber festival. It was a very small and informal affair called Spinner’s Day on the Farm in Healdsburg, CA, in the heart of wine country. On a sunny Sunday … Continue reading →

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