Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Mountain Morning Homeschool: Quilt Book Giveaway
The quilt I made my now 17 year old daughter before she was born.
The quilt made by my great grandma. I want to fix the middle. It has some holes I would like to use my children's clothing fabric to fix. Any ideas on an easy way to fix the holes?
Brandi has the most awesome giveaways! I even went out and bought The Apron Books just because she inspired me with her giveaway. What a wonderful book.
I have a favorite quilt that I want to revamp. It was made by my great grandmother. It was my grammy's favorite (made by her mother in law) It's been loved so much it has a few holes and I want to add squares from my children's clothing. To make it a true heirloom.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Friday, August 08, 2008
The Apron Book Giveaway
I just discovered the most wonderful contest on the web. "The Apron Book" Giveaway! It is for :The Apron Book: Making, Wearing, and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort by EllynAnne Geisel
I am always and forever scanning the thrift stores for awesome vintage aprons. I inherited my grandmothers (but they are in storage really need to get them out) aprons and my 7yo daughter loves her aprons. I would take pictures but my oldest daughter has the camera with her on a trip. I would love to win The Apron Book. :)
I am always and forever scanning the thrift stores for awesome vintage aprons. I inherited my grandmothers (but they are in storage really need to get them out) aprons and my 7yo daughter loves her aprons. I would take pictures but my oldest daughter has the camera with her on a trip. I would love to win The Apron Book. :)
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Spinning Tips
Spinning Tips
1. Attaching the leader
For a leader, you can use string or a 12" length of yarn (commercial or handspun).
I use a piece of old handspun, as it was semi felted.
Over lap a 2"-3" section of pre-drafted wool over the leader
Turn the wheel to start the twist. Holding at a 45 degree angle from the needle.
To wind on, stop the wheel and hold yarn at a 90 degree angle
and turn the wheel to wind yarn onto needle.
Move hand and wool back to a 45 degree angle and turn wheel to make more yarn.
I wind on in 2" sections and build up from there. Moving towards the tip,
as I spin a section at a time. If you try to fill the needle from
right to left, back and forth, your yarn will eventually
slid off the tip as you spin. (ask me how I know…lol).
1. Attaching the leader
For a leader, you can use string or a 12" length of yarn (commercial or handspun).
I use a piece of old handspun, as it was semi felted.
Over lap a 2"-3" section of pre-drafted wool over the leader
Turn the wheel to start the twist. Holding at a 45 degree angle from the needle.
To wind on, stop the wheel and hold yarn at a 90 degree angle
and turn the wheel to wind yarn onto needle.
Move hand and wool back to a 45 degree angle and turn wheel to make more yarn.
I wind on in 2" sections and build up from there. Moving towards the tip,
as I spin a section at a time. If you try to fill the needle from
right to left, back and forth, your yarn will eventually
slid off the tip as you spin. (ask me how I know…lol).
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