Tag Archives: SOAR 2009

FO Friday: Handwoven Handspun Spindle Bag

By Maven | Published: October 30, 2009

Today you meet my finished object from SOAR - a handspun, handwoven spindlebag.

Posted in Events, Finished Object, Finished Object, Spinning, Weaving | Also tagged bag, balanced weave, drop spindle, finished objet, FO, fulling, handpainted fiber, Heritage Spinning, Joan Sheridan, plain weave, Ridgid Heddle loom, romney handspun, schacht, spindle, spindle bag, Spinning, Weaving | 1 Comment

And the last little piggy went to market: how to buy a drop spindle

By Maven | Published: October 29, 2009

Today we take a break, go to the market and buy pretty fiber things including my very first drop spindle!

Posted in Events, Spinning | Also tagged Ashland Bay fibers, buying a drop spindle, drop spindle, drop spindle weight, fiber, schacht, SOAR Market, Spinning, spinning oil, whorl, Wolf Creek Wools | 2 Comments

Arriving at SOAR 2009 & Beginner Spinning Tips

By Maven | Published: October 27, 2009

Today I officially arrive at SOAR, go to class, spin some yarn, ply some yarn and eat. Ahhh... All in a days work!

Posted in Spinning, Technique, Weaving | Also tagged amtrak, Ashford Joy, Interweave Knits, Joan Sheridan, Ridgid Heddle, spin off autumn retreat, Spinning, Sunriver Resort, Weaving, Wooly Winder | Leave a comment

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