Category Archives: spinning

Two New Shawls for the Market.

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Sacred Teachings

I keep plugging away with my needles, experimenting with different yarns, different styles, colours and whatnot.  With that being said I’ve made two new shawls for the Market and I’m excited to show them off. I have a new blue … Continue reading →

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New Transportation

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Sacred Teachings

I’m a walker, usually, if it’s really far I’ll take the bus, and so when I go to pick up groceries, or anywhere that requires me toting some larger goods around I use a small shopping cart; one of those … Continue reading →

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Diana Krall Square and the Farmer’s Market

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Sacred Teachings

Yesterday afternoon and evening was the opening of the Evening Market at Diana Krall Square.  What an event, and there were so many vendors, including myself.  It was so fun seeing old friends and making new ones. The Market will … Continue reading →

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Water Element Shawl

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Sacred Teachings

I thought it would be fun to do a series on natural works and what inspires me, so I’ve done one in a silk wool blend of various aqua colors from green to blue.  It reminds me so much of … Continue reading →

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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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Latest little projects

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

I finally finished the silk and merino mix and have started knitting it up.   So without further adieu I bring you, the beginning of the Mermaid’s Tale scarf for the fabulous fedora. You can see there are beads knitted … Continue reading →

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The Mermaid’s Tale

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

So this is it, my silky, merino mix that I purchased from Leola’s.  The skein is Navajo plied, so there’s three strands of wool in there and it’s still thin.  So far, out of the 50 grams of fleece I … Continue reading →

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Spinning A Yarn

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

So after saying I was unable to spin, I gave her another try and got through it just fine.  So here is what I was spinning up. All that roving is in shades of yellow, green and rusty brown.  I … 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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