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Katrin
Spinning Speed Ponderings, Part I.
15. April 2024
As far as I know, some fabrics do get washed before they are sold, and some might not be. But I can'...
Kareina
Spinning Speed Ponderings, Part I.
15. April 2024
I have seen you say few times that "no textile ever is finished before it's been wet and dried again...
Katrin
How on earth did they do it?
27. März 2024
Ah, that's good to know! I might have a look around just out of curiosity.
I've since learned that w...
Heather Athebyne
How on earth did they do it?
25. März 2024
...though not entirely easy. I've been able to get my hands on a few strands over the years for Geor...
Katrin
Hieroglyphs.
23. Februar 2024
Yes, that would sort of fit that aspect - but you can also go from bits of woods to sticks if you ar...
TGIF - and a long weekend coming up...
It's Whitsun - and thus a nice long weekend, isn't this nice? Even though the weather forecast doesn't sound so splendid, we're hoping to make the most of the extra day off.
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Aquilegia in front of our willow fence. It's fascinating how quickly the willows grow at this time of the year!
Weather permitting, we'll be outdoors, enjoying the colourful flowers of this time of year...
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This plant is called "Doldenmilchstern" in German - literally translated "umbel milk star". I like the English name better: "Nap-at-noon" (or Star of Betlehem, but I prefer the nap).
...as well as some time spent with friends.
Have a nice long weekend, and I'll be back on the blog on Tuesday!
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Aquilegia in front of our willow fence. It's fascinating how quickly the willows grow at this time of the year!Weather permitting, we'll be outdoors, enjoying the colourful flowers of this time of year...
[caption id="attachment_2411" align="alignnone" width="372"]
This plant is called "Doldenmilchstern" in German - literally translated "umbel milk star". I like the English name better: "Nap-at-noon" (or Star of Betlehem, but I prefer the nap)....as well as some time spent with friends.
Have a nice long weekend, and I'll be back on the blog on Tuesday!
