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My first handspun yarn… finished!

Done! I dyed the singles and then plied them together on Linda’s spinning wheel. Very simple dye job… black cherry and grape Kool-Aid, dumped one on each side of the pot. there is a teeny bit of difference in the … Continue reading

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My own handspun yarn!

I went down to my LYS today to get a spinning lesson from my friend Linda, who owns the shop. Ok, it’s a bit fiddly, and it took me a little bit to get the hang of it… but I … Continue reading

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Pagosa Springs Fiber Festival.

So… Saturday I went to Pagosa Springs for the Fiber Festival, and managed not to spend too much money. Of course, hubby was with me, so I showed a bit of restraint. You would be proud of me. First purchase … Continue reading

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