Happy Holidays from the Wildwood!

Here in the Pacific Northwest, the winter solstice is very meaningful. While we are well on our way to the warmest winter in Seattle history, we are also 10 inches ahead in rainfall and the dark really closes in about now. It can be a struggle to remain cheerful and open but I have devised a few techniques for myself. [...]

By |December 24th, 2014|Categories: Miscellaneous, Spinning, Weaving|0 Comments

Crepes – not just for breakfast!

Okay, so the title line is not original to me - it was the title of the wonderful class I took at the Taos Wool Festival on spinning crepe yarns led by Peggy Doney of The 100th Sheep.  Crepe yarns are 3-ply yarns and, if you like color and/or texture, these will be something you want to try.   The [...]

By |November 1st, 2014|Categories: Spinning|0 Comments

Springtime on Vashon

Today is rainy again. Really, as you know, that is the way of the PNW. However color is beginning to break through as spring starts springing. Grays and browns still set the tone, but delicate hues can be found in the woods and the garden. The witch hazel and primroses are each a soft yellow. The moss on the logs [...]

By |March 15th, 2014|Categories: Spinning, Uncategorized|2 Comments
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