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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...
Time for Links again.
Here's a stack of links to various topics:
A Youtube video of a lecture given by Randy Pausch on how to achieve your Childhood Dreams.
A method on how to get vegetable matter out of wool, using a hand card - it's a rather time-consuming method from the looks of it, but a very interesting way to clean fibres.
An article on apparel for athletic activities from the 14th to the 19th century - open access (yay!).
Finally, in case you are in Scotland and interested in natural colours, there is a talk and workshop on Turkey Red on Saturday, March 2, 10 to 12:00 at Dumbarton Library.
A Youtube video of a lecture given by Randy Pausch on how to achieve your Childhood Dreams.
A method on how to get vegetable matter out of wool, using a hand card - it's a rather time-consuming method from the looks of it, but a very interesting way to clean fibres.
An article on apparel for athletic activities from the 14th to the 19th century - open access (yay!).
Finally, in case you are in Scotland and interested in natural colours, there is a talk and workshop on Turkey Red on Saturday, March 2, 10 to 12:00 at Dumbarton Library.
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