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I can't even begin to imagine how frustrating this must be especially with the work you do. I can only hope it gets resolved sooner rather than later. I just wish I had a magic spindle to spin round and fix that computer.
The reason(s) I have not written a post in a very long time
There will be no photos in this brief post for a reason that will become clear near its end (at item #4). There will be some screenshots. I have screenshots. Note: I have a lot of backups. It's good that I have a lot of backups. When something is wrong with a computer communications system, it c...
I purchased the book yesterday as soon as I read it was available. It is such a great idea and a way to learn more about about this breed. I look forward to knitting the patterns and reading about Shetland sheep.
Dreaming of Shetland launches!
In February, friends came up with an amazing and unexpected idea to help me do the next phase of research into sheep and wool, which involves a study of Shetland sheep and their fleeces. Shetlands are really complex, even controversial, and consideration of their development and current situatio...
I usually have problems with having too many fabrics with the same tones or values. I'm trying to purchase fabrics that are considered lights or neutral and more dark values.
Pat Sloan: Picking Fabric for Quilts
I've waiting 4 weeks for today to be here. Why? Because this is the week I start a whole new set of quilts! And the first task is picking fabric. Does picking fabric make your hear race. Does it race in a GOOD way or ...mmmm.. a terrified way? Picking out fabric for projects has to be my a...
I just want to put my hands through my computer screen to touch the washed wool. I'm so excited now to wash my fleece and get to spinning.
Do you mind if I pin a few of the pics?
Thanks again for sharing your love of sheep.
One way to wash fleeces, part 3, quick overview and then drying
The previous two posts covered, in some detail, my preferred fleece-washing process, with part 1 covering preparations and part 2 the soaking cycles. In this post I'll summarize the accomplishments of that sequence of soaking baths in one instance of a filthy fleece, and then I'll talk about get...
Deb, thanks so much for the additional information about Columbia fleece. I just recently purchased your Fleece and Fiber book, which is fabulous; full of information. I've also recently acquired a set on small combs, prior I was trying to use dog combs. I just ordered a 4oz bottle of Power Scour from Unicorn Fiber this evening. So I should be ready to process my first fleece, something new to learn.
Thanks again for your advice.
Virginia
One way to wash fleeces, part 1, getting ready
It's been quiet around here because life events have needed all my attention. Fortunately, I've had some time over the past ten days to let some of recent turbulence settle and to begin re-establishing an equilibrium that isn't braced to handle a tidal wave that can be seen approaching. That doe...
I was recently given a portion of a Columbia fleece. I was told it was washed but it still smells and seems to be greasy. It also is full of vegetable matter. This comes at a perfect time for me as this will be my first fleece to clean and spin.
One way to wash fleeces, part 1, getting ready
It's been quiet around here because life events have needed all my attention. Fortunately, I've had some time over the past ten days to let some of recent turbulence settle and to begin re-establishing an equilibrium that isn't braced to handle a tidal wave that can be seen approaching. That doe...
I would love to have the Sweet Sixteen. Hopefully sometime in the future. What a great way to celebrate your friendship.
Friends, quilting, and Handi Quilter...
Linda and I have been friends for 26 yerars and business partners for nearly 20 years. Amazing, don't you think? When I was in Grand Junction, we were asked by the fine folks at Handi Quilter if we would like to be featured in their upcoming ad campaign celebrating friendship and quilting. Of co...
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