Dog Hair Yarn
Have you ever been curious to know if you can spin dog hair into yarn? When people hear that someone has been spinning dog hair, reactions range from disgust, disbelief, and nose-wrinkling to excitement, enthusiasm,...
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Summer Dyeing
The Colorado summer has kept me from the computer for awhile! But I have been busy natural dyeing silk fabric. My idea of summer fun is to try out natural dye plants from my...
Art vs. Craft
It’s time to reevaluate the 500 year old idea that art is only for the richest people, and it’s only art if it is made with the traditional art media of painting, or bronze or marble sculpting.
Drum Carder Trick
I recently posted on Facebook asking friends for plastic netting that wrapped a ham or turkey. I use them with my drum carder for a nifty little trick to lift the wool off the...
Handpainted Warps
I remember being shocked at the price tag on a set of room dividers at a Handweavers Guild sale. It was over three thousand dollars for the pair, and that price tag drew gasps...
Blue Dye in History
The color blue has long been associated with royalty and riches. Any plant yielding blue dye was considered a valuable commodity, and there are only a couple of plants that do. It is possible...
Ten Things You Really Need to Start Keeping Sheep
So you’ve been dreaming of fluffy woolen clouds grazing and growing your very own fiber? If only it weren’t so complicated! You can’t just bring home the woolies and park them on the lawn,...
Are You Allergic to Wool?
Are you allergic to wool? A lot of people can’t wear wool, because it makes them feel itchy and uncomfortable. Nobody wants to feel that way from their clothes. It makes you wonder how...
