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Month: Jan 2019

Silk cocoons

20th Jan 201912th Feb 2019 CathLeave a comment

Not too long ago I promised to share something about silk preparations.  Even the name conjures up luxury and fine softness.   So where does silk come from? A simple cocoon. Silk worm cocoons Bobyx mori cocoon bottom left Silk worms are actually caterpillars and they form their cocoon to pupate from caterpillar to moth.  Non-one makes cocoons… Continue reading Silk cocoons →

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Spinners’ New Year Wishes

13th Jan 201929th Jan 2019 CathLeave a comment

May your fleeces be clean And your carders de-fluffed May your spindles be balanced And your wheel run true - May your fibre draft feely And your twist be consistent May your singles be even And your ply be just right - May your yarn be beautiful And put to good use May your spinning… Continue reading Spinners’ New Year Wishes →

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Beginning Spinning

6th Jan 20196th Jan 2019 CathLeave a comment

"Thanks for a fabulous day" Tired but happy. I have had a great day with some lovely ladies teaching spinning.  I so enjoy  sharing my love of fibre and the magic of spinning. We started looking at washed fleece from 7cm Ryeland, to 30cm Leicester longwool. I love seeing the light bulbs going on. The realisation that… Continue reading Beginning Spinning →

Posted in spinningTagged #spinning lessons, #woolspinning
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