Monthly Archives: January 2013

How to break the Tedium

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

While I was working on teasing and cleaning my fiber for the coat project I’ve embarked on, I allowed my mind to wander.  Then in the middle of that section of the project I took time out to make a … Continue reading →

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Tedious Work

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

It’s important to remember that picking, cleaning and teasing fleece, especially when there are pounds of it to go through, is tedious work.  Now that’s not a bad thing, there is a peace to performing repetitive tasks that can allow … Continue reading →

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Temptation

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

I have been picking and cleaning wool for days.  I must admit, I miss knitting!!! Alot!!!! That said, I also miss spinning and as I go through this adventure of making a coat, which I am doing from start to … Continue reading →

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Prepping A Fleece From Start To Finish -Part 2: Picking and Cleaning

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

I’m working on a fleece, and the washing is all done and I still have some work to do cleaning it up.  Although the wool has been scoured and is clean of the worst of the filth, there is still … Continue reading →

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