The very basics for learning to spin on a drop spindle class this week and simple how to drum card and blend wool fibers for preparation .
Garnett did really well! and plied too on a drop spindle.
In our Ravelry group WEAVING IN THE SAORI WAY some of the mods and I havea new" weave a long"
The theme is a Tailor's/spinning/weaving apron or pillow/cushion
so Tige (sue) and I made some samples just to give members some ideas that I posted on Ravelry ...
my apron design
pillow#1
Bias pillow # 2 out of mostly children's "try it " saori classes weavings . Pieced and cut on the bias.
Co group moderator/admin Tighe made these cool Saori throw pillows mostly using her hand spun as weft. Want to join in the weaving fun? There are prizes. Check it out saori ...
weave a long
A new cool 2013 Saori beginning sewing patterns book is just out. very nice. Available here
Etsy saori book link the simple clothing designs made out of Handwoven's shown on models are very nice. Yes it is all is in Japenese, but the diagrams are very clear and a must if you are a Saori yardage weaver!.
Peace with fibers ... in the red woods
Jill Nickolene
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