Handspun
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We spin from fleece, which we prepare by washing, carding or combing. Sometimes we also dye our fibres. We may also buy ready-prepared fibre.
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| The above merino fibre being spun, also showing the braid of fibre. |
Medieval Girl Power and Silk Women
The Silkewoman Sue Lamberton shared her treasures and research about the medieval silk women - their achievements in the economic realm in a world in which business was mainly run by men. Sue has taught herself to weave narrow ware and doing netting. Sue setting up her display Netted items Netting in progress Silk cocoons and reeled silk Spun silk Finger-loop braiding Tablet weaving Tablet weaving Tablet weaving Heddle weaving Sue answering questions
