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Month: Jun 2019

Silk preparations

26th Jun 2019 CathLeave a comment

I have recently spend a great couple of days with Alison Dakin spinning silk. We have played with every preparation we could find ready for Inspired Spinning. Preparations of Silk   Selection of silk preparation Hankies/caps  These two are essentially the same and give a characterful lumpy yarn. Layers of de-gummed cocoons are stretched over either… Continue reading Silk preparations →

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