May 21, 2007
by Julie
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June’s tutorial on spinning silk hankies inspired me to get out the little practice ones I bought and give it a go. It’s pretty lumpybumpy but I did get much more even as I went along so I think I’ll … Continue reading
May 20, 2007
by Julie
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With due diligence I finished up the first Monkey sock with only ends to weave in. The pattern is easy to memorize so it quickly turned from a thinking sock into a mindless knitting sock. I’m also just about done … Continue reading
May 19, 2007
by Julie
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My lilies of the valley have been around a couple years and this year they are really starting to come into their own. Yesterday was rainy and chilly but I got out into the garden anyway to put in the … Continue reading
May 18, 2007
by Julie
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Jason’s cousin and his family were in the area and we managed to sync our busy schedules long enough to get together for dinner last night. Two charming young ladies enjoyed the (very out of tune) piano and were fascinated … Continue reading
May 17, 2007
by Julie
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Debbi crocheted oliphaunt’s ears for me (thanks Debbi!) and I finished up his tail and found some buttons for eyes so he’s all finished now. I really need to locate some polybeads before I made any more of these. Daniel … Continue reading
May 16, 2007
by Julie
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When Daniel saw garlic sprouting in the kitchen he asked if he could have it to plant in the garden. Never mind that he’s planted them too close together, have to encourage that gardening thing early on and he can … Continue reading
May 15, 2007
by Julie
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On Sunday Mme Purl conducted a little dye workshop and at least one dyer was born and possible a spinner. *Someone* sat down and the wheel and spun as if she’d been doing it all her life. Someone else picked … Continue reading
May 14, 2007
by Julie
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Madame Purl and I had a fabulous time at the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool festival on Saturday. We visited friends, made our purchases and chatted with some excellent vendors. Mme Purl helped me select my first fleece and bought … Continue reading
May 13, 2007
by Julie
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Having spent a lot of time in Louisiana, I do love to grow iris in my garden. I haven’t got very many of them yet but if I add a few each year I’ll soon have a slew. I especially … Continue reading
May 12, 2007
by Julie
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So here’s 4 ounces of the tourmaline roving spun into singles and plied with 2 plies. It’s about sportweight and it’s plied fairly tightly as I think I normally spin quite loosely and wanted to try something tighter for comparison.
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