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Tag Archives: handspinning
Difficult lessons in posture: a public service announcement
It’s been awhile since I (Kirstin) posted. I’m down at the ranch for Thanksgiving, and it’s time for an update from one of the family spinners. But first, let’s do a little exercise in observation. What is wrong with these … Continue reading
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Tagged craft show, hand spinning, handspinning, Health, holidays, Muscle, Pain, Poor posture, Rotator cuff, spinning, Thanksgiving
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Productivity
Ah, the weekend. Picture it: two whole days stretch before you, hours and hours of time. All you have to do is a few loads of laundry, a week’s worth of dishes, a bit of tidying up, and (of course) … Continue reading
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Tagged alpaca yarn, hand spinning, hand spun, handspinning, handspun yarn, yarn
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Yarn – Holiday Extravaganza
I love things that sparkle. I love soft things. Logically, sparkly, soft things are some of my favorite things. Which is, I suppose, how this yarn got invented. Kirstin here, and I’m back in the swing of hand spinning with … Continue reading
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Stained Glass
This is the yarn that I (aunt Geri) plied at the Western Welcome Week show. When you spin a hand-dyed roving you just never know how the color will “pool” once it is spun, but this one turned out fantastic. … Continue reading
“Sea-Foam”
Aunt Geri here – I’m thinking of the Holfelders’ family vacation to Maui. Tropical storm Flossie moved through quickly, and I trust they will have sunshine and aqua waters! This latest yarn I’ve just finished spinning, is a wonderful hand … Continue reading
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Tagged alpaca fiber, alpaca yarn, art yarn, fiber, handspinning, handspun yarn
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“OMG Moment”
Aunt Geri here – I just finished spinning this black yarn. The fiber is from Gazellie, a little black alpaca that lives in Iowa at C&M Acres. Our goal was to test the fiber processing done by C&M Fiber Mill, … Continue reading
The long and short of it…….
On a visit to the mill, we discovered some cashmere roving, fiber that has been washed and put through the carding machine, which Cliff House purchased. Aunt Geri here, what went through our heads, Jani’s, (Momma) and mine was, when … Continue reading
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Tagged alpaca fiber, alpaca yarn, fiber, handspinning, handspun yarn, marled yarn, roving, spinning
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Yarn – Summer Clouds
Happy Friday all, it’s Kirstin here. My new goal is to spin enough yarn for a small throw. The blanket I made for my friend when her baby was born has worked out to be the perfect length and width … Continue reading
Yarn – Cherry Root
Kirstin here! Happy Earth Day! I’ve just gotten back from travelling for work, but there’s nothing like a bit of spinning to make you feel grounded and present. I had the weekend to get back to my crafting. Here’s what … Continue reading
Chimayo Tweed
Good morning – Aunt Geri here. Yesterday was the perfect day for spinning – snowy, windy, and cold! I grabbed the opportunity to finish the Chimayo singles and ply them together. This produced a warm, rustic yarn that is a … Continue reading
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