Category Archives: spinning tools

A Spinning Class

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Sacred Teachings

On Saturday, March the 1st, I am running another class.  For all of those who would like to spin this is a great opportunity to learn the basics, and if you are considering the purchase of a wheel, this is … Continue reading →

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My Working, Live in Studio

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

My place is pretty much an artists studio.  I have my tools and equipment all around me.  Books for inspiration and guidance, product to turn into pretty things full of life and color, shape and texture.   I love it, … Continue reading →

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My trip to Hogwarts

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

We have dubbed my friend’s place Hogwart’s and that is where I spent a four day weekend enjoying a little peace and quiet out in the country.  I spent a little time spinning, the idea was to spend a lot … Continue reading →

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MMMMM, Silky

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

I have been away for a few days, enjoying a little time with a dear friend and fiber junkie, much like myself and we got up to no good.  I’ll be writing more about that later, but right now I … Continue reading →

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A Little Spinny

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Sacred Teachings

I recently received a pair of carders (that’s those wooden spiky brush things in the picture), as well as a little wool, a wool winder and some inspiration.  I have spent my time learning to card and make rollags.  Rollags … Continue reading →

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Lofty Wool – Shoving it Up the Orifice

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Sacred Teachings

The making of a lofty yarn requires a little patience and a special procedure called Shoving it up the Oriface. I have been perfecting my strand of wool to get it down to a reasonable size for making socks, so … Continue reading →

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A Spinning Wheel

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Sacred Teachings

Lately, I’ve been working on socks.  The same pattern, but different yarns.  As I venture deeper into the realms of textiles, knitting and spinning, I discover nuances I never knew existed.  The green pair of socks are knit up from … Continue reading →

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My Stash

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Sacred Teachings

This is my stash, some of it is hand spun by a friend, and some is from Brigs and Little as well from the friend who did the hand spinning.  All of this is wool, I believe sheeps wool.  All … Continue reading →

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In the beginning:

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Sacred Teachings

In the beginning, man, or should I say woman, was wandering around gathering things, one was the fleece of some of the animals the hunters brought back, and the women noticed that when twisted together these pieces of fiber of … Continue reading →

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