[fibernet] Something to Brag About - Fiber Related

2010-04-29 Thread Sara von Tresckow
with this - at least I now know that if it doesn't look good as a tablecloth, it might make good armor! Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI sa...@powercom.net http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms, vendors at Wisconsin Spin In

Re: [fibernet] Re: double drive

2010-04-02 Thread Sara von Tresckow
image but they do get you where you want to go. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI sa...@powercom.net http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms, vendors at Wisconsin Spin In

Re: [fibernet] S or Z Ply

2010-03-19 Thread Sara von Tresckow
-spun, but as far as Ii can tell, the S-twist linen thing is also not anywhere near as rule - again M abel Ross says the same thing. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI sa...@powercom.net http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms, vendors at Wisconsin Spin In

[fibernet] Rurdeness

2010-03-19 Thread Sara von Tresckow
a linen sample for quality -the piece is taken off an open cone - not the ones on the shelf - and non-weavers need to know this as well. Wonder what the fiber equivalent of You break it you buy it is. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI sa...@powercom.net http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom

Re: [fibernet] S or Z Ply

2010-03-18 Thread Sara von Tresckow
teaching. There are other sources. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI sa...@powercom.net http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms, vendors at Wisconsin Spin In

Re: [fibernet] Newbie Book ?

2009-10-18 Thread Sara von Tresckow
, but do contain a wide variety of information. For relatively new weavers, I personally recommend Ashford Book of RH Weaving and Hands On Rigid Heddle weaving for those working on simple looms or Laila Lundell Big Book of Weaving for those working on table or floor looms. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du

Re: [fibernet] FW:John Becker: Pattern and Loom, second edition

2009-10-17 Thread Sara von Tresckow
before us. Thank you so much for sharing. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI sa...@powercom.net http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms, vendors at Wisconsin Spin In

Re: [fibernet] How to get buggy critters out of sheepskins?

2009-10-13 Thread Sara von Tresckow
will ever live in your home. These pheromone traps are the best way to go for people who love wool. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI sa...@powercom.net http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms, vendors at Wisconsin Spin In

Re: [fibernet] another pest

2009-10-13 Thread Sara von Tresckow
I've never heard of using mothballs to deter mice. MOUSE TRAPS usually work best - with hard salami or peanut butter as bait. If you are storing in a barn with grain storage, rat poison spread responsibly is the best solution. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI sa...@powercom.net http

[fibernet] Susanne's Article

2009-09-10 Thread Sara von Tresckow
While we're noting events on Fibernet - Susanne Kallstenius (sp)? has a lovely article in the latest Swedish Weaving Magazine (VAV) - about diversified plain weave. Congratulations Susanne - the design is really pretty. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI sa...@powercom.net http

Re: [fibernet] History note

2009-09-04 Thread Sara von Tresckow
Hi, I always forget to post here just because - but come to think of it, I miss the eclectic bunch out here. How is everybody doing? Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI sa...@powercom.net http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms, vendors at Wisconsin Spin In

Re: [fibernet] History note

2009-09-04 Thread Sara von Tresckow
If you like, I can try drying one of what I thought were little sweet peppers from the garden and put into the spaghetti sauce the other night. They certainly weren't sweet! Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI sa...@powercom.net http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs

Re: [fibernet] wetting the flax off the distaff

2009-01-15 Thread Sara von Tresckow
going up into the fiber mass. That ability is lost when spinning with both hands. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI sa...@powercom.net http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms, vendors at Wisconsin Spin In

[fibernet] Simple Stick Shuttles

2008-12-06 Thread Sara von Tresckow
. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms, vendors at Wisconsin Spin In

Re: [fibernet] Question about Karakul wool

2008-09-09 Thread Sara von Tresckow
have. Since there are not a lot of these sheep around, there isn't a lot of standards, and many animals labeled karakul may be crosses anyway. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms, vendors at Midwest Folk

Re: [fibernet] Shetland wool

2008-09-08 Thread Sara von Tresckow
, or in some cases, simply less than rigorous culling. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms, vendors at Midwest Folk Fiber

Re: [fibernet] Shetland wool

2008-09-08 Thread Sara von Tresckow
fleeces may be interesting, but produce mostly non-repeatable results, leading to much frustration on the part of the spinner. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms, vendors at Midwest Folk Fiber

Re: [fibernet] Re: Traditional spinning wheel

2008-08-29 Thread Sara von Tresckow
Actually, the wheels look very nice and efficient. The whole traditional mentality overlooks the fact that back when traditional was contemporary, people used what they had at hand, not some authentic traditional material or tool. Sara von Tresckow The Woolgatherers, Fond du Lac, WI Visit Us

Re: [fibernet] Fw: Kevin Kell by Bill Holbrook

2008-08-29 Thread Sara von Tresckow
That's a good one. Sara von Tresckow The Woolgatherers, Fond du Lac, WI Visit Us Here: http://www.woolgatherers.com

Re: [fibernet] line flax

2008-07-10 Thread Sara von Tresckow
linen - in 8/1, 12/1 and 20/1. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms, vendors at Midwest Folk Fiber

Re: [fibernet] line flax PS

2008-07-10 Thread Sara von Tresckow
. No wonder that when we see stricks they are coarse. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms, vendors at Midwest Folk Fiber

Re: [fibernet] Re:line flax

2008-07-10 Thread Sara von Tresckow
he is dealing in what I referred to this morning - leftover line flax dressed for plumbing supply where fiber diameter is less of an issue than for spinners. I'd be interested in any reports from customers. Sara von Tresckow The Woolgatherers, Fond du Lac, WI Visit Us Here: http

[fibernet] Trapeze substitute

2008-05-06 Thread Sara von Tresckow
A trapeze is simply a substitute for wrapping the warp chain around any/all beams you have on your loom to make the path longer and even out the tension. There is a classic photo of this in Cyrus-Zetterstrom's Manual of Swedish Weaving. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED

[fibernet] Warping Book

2008-03-25 Thread Sara von Tresckow
I've ever seen - no expensive aids needed, sometimes a cord for one purpose or another - good for table or floor looms. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms

Re: [fibernet] A new breed of sheep :-) (fwd)

2008-03-23 Thread Sara von Tresckow
Love them!. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms

Re: [fibernet] Ryder Cleft

2008-03-22 Thread Sara von Tresckow
I found this reference on a vet site from Merck: http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/20202.htm They refer to cleft lip as an abnormal development - sometimes reported in sheep. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master

Re: [fibernet] source for the notion that natural colored wool can't be dyed

2008-03-22 Thread Sara von Tresckow
else spilled on the bed, attracts insects and moths, and retains moisture. In the damp bed-closets, straw was cleaner and very inexpensive to replace - open the ticking, dump the old, put in the new, and sew it back up. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: [fibernet] fiber group growth

2008-03-06 Thread Sara von Tresckow
1. Site Have you tried/considered using a private room at a local restaurant/bar/grill? Sometimes if you meet there and buy a round of drinks or desert you get the room free. 2. Communication Why not set up an email account for the group and use it for routing mass mailings? Sara von Tresckow

Re: [fibernet] math help, Thank you!

2008-02-17 Thread Sara von Tresckow
yards per pound would have calculated out to 2600 meters/500g. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Öxabäck Looms

Re: [fibernet] math help, Thank you!

2008-02-16 Thread Sara von Tresckow
You've got it backward - one kilogram = 2.2 pounds. Sara von Tresckow The Woolgatherers, Fond du Lac, WI Visit Us Here: http://www.woolgatherers.com

Re: [fibernet] math help, Thank you!

2008-02-16 Thread Sara von Tresckow
pound that there is no significant difference in the weight of yarn needed for a project. ypp = meters per 500g Sara von Tresckow The Woolgatherers, Fond du Lac, WI Visit Us Here: http://www.woolgatherers.com

Re: [fibernet] math help, please

2008-02-15 Thread Sara von Tresckow
Because of the 10% difference between English and Metric measures, the yards per pound is almost exactly the meters/500g. In this case, divide the 2600/500 for yards per gram and multiply by the number of grams. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com

Re: [fibernet] RE website glitch

2008-02-11 Thread Sara von Tresckow
I thought it was standard practice to use scalable screens in developing web sites - you define the minimum, and for larger screens, it resizes everything. Most programs, like Dreamweaver, have this feature built in - put it in your template and have at it. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI

Re: [fibernet] weaving puzzle

2008-02-05 Thread Sara von Tresckow
on the puzzle is lovely and would be fun to put together, I question if we aren't putting too much thought into the analysis. Sara von Tresckow The Woolgatherers, Fond du Lac, WI Visit Us Here: http://www.woolgatherers.com

Re: Question What is 3/8 Blood Wool mean?

2007-06-17 Thread Sara von Tresckow
It has to do with the crimp and fineness of the wool: try this link http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/ansc442/Semprojs/wool/sheep.htm Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Vxabdck Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto

Environmentally Friendly Textiles

2007-06-08 Thread Sara von Tresckow
and manufacturers to understand what is FACT and what is HYPE. The RITE Group is based at the University of Leeds, UK. For 195 British Pounds, one may also subscribe to 10 issues of Ecotextile News - http://www.ecotextile.com Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com

Re: Spin Off survey

2007-04-29 Thread Sara von Tresckow
being shipped to Australia, where they have never made a comeback to their original status. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Vxabdck Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set

Re: primitive breeds-Karakul

2007-04-29 Thread Sara von Tresckow
Here is a nice page if info: http://www.karakulsheep.com/ Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Vxabdck Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail

Re: Spin Off survey: Shetland = a down breed?

2007-04-28 Thread Sara von Tresckow
My reading says that the group where Shetland is found(on the survey) includes all hill breeds - there's not a single down breed listed. Maybe they got UP and DOWN mixed up. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs

Re: Spin Off survey: Shetland = a down breed?

2007-04-28 Thread Sara von Tresckow
clear that the sorting is by breed/area, not by what US spinners decide is the wool type. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Vxabdck Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set

Re: Spin Off survey: Shetland = a down breed?

2007-04-28 Thread Sara von Tresckow
want might not be a viable option for wool producers. Something to think about. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/CxabC$ck Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail

Re: Spin Off survey: Shetland = a down breed?

2007-04-28 Thread Sara von Tresckow
many people start discussing the subject. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Vxabdck Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail

Re: Spin Off survey: Shetland = a down breed?

2007-04-28 Thread Sara von Tresckow
and British Oldenburg(one of the large breeding areas for this sheep) - with origins in Germany. Renaming them in this way leaves the door open for modifications or changes due to changes in environment. It also makes defining them more precise. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED

Neat Book

2007-04-26 Thread Sara von Tresckow
, equipment (with dates) so you get a picture of development of textile tools and where what is found. Price only $10 plus shipping - a good quick read and very interesting. Sara von Tresckow The Woolgatherers, Fond du Lac, WI Visit Us Here: http://www.woolgatherers.com To stop mail temporarily

Re: 17 Years!

2007-04-24 Thread Sara von Tresckow
Has been fun - but OUCH - time is really flying and I'm not getting any younger. Sometimes I do miss the thrill of waiting for a daily dose of thunderstorms to leave Minnesota so I can pick up the mail. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch

Good Joke for Fiber Folk

2007-04-17 Thread Sara von Tresckow
Check out Frank Ernest for 4/17 at link below: http://www.comics.com/comics/franknernest/index.html Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Vxabdck Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Gall Soap

2007-03-29 Thread Sara von Tresckow
in most laundry detergents. Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Vxabdck Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail

Re: making vadmal

2007-03-08 Thread Sara von Tresckow
to bring up the sheen, and in the case of damask, the pattern. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Handwovens/Vxabdck Countermarche Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message

Re: cotton crocheted lace

2007-03-05 Thread Sara von Tresckow
. Try laundering, possibly hanging in the sun for a while, the newer non-chlorine bleaches. If all else fails, I'd go for tea dying rather than use aggressive methods and wreck them. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom

Re: Rug cleaning snow in Midwest

2007-02-25 Thread Sara von Tresckow
a little damp. Roll it up and bring it back in the house until next winter. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Handwovens/Vxabdck Countermarche Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Spinning fleece in washing machine

2007-01-31 Thread Sara von Tresckow
. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Handwovens/Vxabdck Countermarche Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail

Re: organic sheep

2007-01-02 Thread Sara von Tresckow
natural the method. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Handwovens/Vxabdck Countermarche Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail

Re: Merino sox

2007-01-02 Thread Sara von Tresckow
to stretch a little and read someone else's language if you want unusual things. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Handwovens/Vxabdck Countermarche Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: German sheep roving

2007-01-02 Thread Sara von Tresckow
- an email in English will get an order started. I've dealt with the Traub family for 30+ years - they are THE mail order fiber supplier there. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Handwovens/Vxabdck

Re: organic sheep

2007-01-01 Thread Sara von Tresckow
are considered small livestock and at the lower end of the agricultural pecking order (have been since the Old Testament) and probably receive far fewer nasties than other livestock as a result. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master

Re: Piecework Magazine, was Re: Spin-Off Magazine

2006-12-31 Thread Sara von Tresckow
and Dyepot is making a nice comeback with a variety of topics and more scholarly articles. There is no excuse for dumbing down other than making money. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Handwovens

Re: Sara's smoke damage

2006-12-30 Thread Sara von Tresckow
took no damage. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Handwovens/Vxabdck Countermarche Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail

Re: Smoke Damage to Yarn and Fiber

2006-12-11 Thread Sara von Tresckow
nice this morning. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Handwovens/Vxabdck Countermarche Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail

Smoke Damage

2006-12-11 Thread Sara von Tresckow
in don't seem to be that badly scented - same with handspun skeins still lightly in the grease. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Handwovens Vxabdck Countermarche Looms To stop mail temporarily mailto

Re: fiber content?

2006-10-03 Thread Sara von Tresckow
Hey, you should have known that if I'm going to own a Swedish mangel and do linen table cloths, I'd be ironing shirts. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Handwovens/Vxabdck Countermarche Looms

Re: fiber content?

2006-10-03 Thread Sara von Tresckow
. Without blinking the police returned his wallet. Note: Ironing sometimes pays off. Since then starched and ironed has had a slightly humorous note in our family. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs

Re: fiber content?

2006-10-02 Thread Sara von Tresckow
I have to ask. Why would one iron a perma-press shirt? Cause if you don't put them in the dryer or they are a bit older, they aren't pressed that nicely - ironing makes them look better. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch

Re: dobby loom

2006-09-21 Thread Sara von Tresckow
and prone to small pegging errors than the computerized dobby heads that respond to your weaving draft. If that is not a problem for you, have a really good time experimenting. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning

Re: dobby loom

2006-09-20 Thread Sara von Tresckow
the Chandler deals with only one type of loom. Rachel Brown's Weaving, Spinning and Dyeing has descriptions of MANY types of looms. The more diagrams you have to choose from, the better. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch

Re: handspun cotton

2006-09-06 Thread Sara von Tresckow
Cotton sometimes contains natural waxy substances. It needs a few washings - possibly a boiling (in a pot on the stove) to remove it - then it will be absorbent. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs

Re: Changing the orifice size

2006-09-01 Thread Sara von Tresckow
June, Just plug any hollow round tube into the present orifice - the inner opening of the tube will be smaller and cut down the vibrations. Is something that's done frequently. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom

Re: front load washing machines

2006-06-22 Thread Sara von Tresckow
and then do the actual fabric on the one I like best. I use an ASKO machine and it is precise enough that one 70 degree cycle is just like another (temps in Celsius). But then, I've never been one to nervously open the washer every minute or two. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit

Re: fisherman's sweaters

2006-04-19 Thread Sara von Tresckow
against the weather - we often told people we kept sheep in self-defense against the climate. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Maker of DutchMaster Travel Loom Dealer for Vxabdck Looms and Weaving Accessories To stop mail

Re: dike sheep

2006-04-18 Thread Sara von Tresckow
. Yes, with all of modern technology, there is still NO machine that tamps down the dirt, thus keeping burrowing animals out and erosion to a minimum - while mowing the grass and fertilizing it at the same time. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http

Re: waterproof yarn

2006-04-14 Thread Sara von Tresckow
the sheep after a year's wearing. This was also not applied to any fleece from a merino type wool - these were similar to Romney or Coopworth fleeces - where a cold soak and good rinsing left the wool lightly greasy and sweet smelling. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our

Re: waterproof yarn

2006-04-13 Thread Sara von Tresckow
When yarn is spun in the grease or partial grease, it takes many years for all the lanolin to work its way to the surface - certainly not something that wears off quickly. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom

Re: Spinner's mystery

2006-04-12 Thread Sara von Tresckow
Yes, when we kept sheep in N. Germany the clip from the dike sheep - coarse and springy - competed primarily against the NZ carpet wool clip. This is wool that is medium to coarse and springy enough to make velours carpeting that doesn't mat down when walked on. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac

Re: second-hand Louet wheel

2006-04-04 Thread Sara von Tresckow
Merlin Tree (see latest Spin-off). Surely more will reply today - you'll want to show it to someone who knows the model to have it checked over and possibly restored if anything is missing, worn or broken. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http

Re: Coopworth article Spin-off

2006-04-02 Thread Sara von Tresckow
being too heavy. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Handwovens Vxabdck Countermarche Looms - Convergence Vendor To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail

Re: Coopworth article

2006-04-02 Thread Sara von Tresckow
climate and you need to travel more than 300 miles to find a good ram, your costs will be perhaps more than you had in mind. Indiscriminate cross breeding (ie. using a local ram who looks good) will ultimately make your choice of a starting breed meaningless. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac

Re: washing yarn

2006-02-15 Thread Sara von Tresckow
constant problems with white wool turtlenecks - if I forget them in the bathtub, they invariably brush against the dark ones and pick up just enough discoloration to be really annoying. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Maker

Re: Handspun vs manufactured

2005-12-07 Thread Sara von Tresckow
of that size is needed for a garment. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Maker of DutchMaster Travel Loom Dealer for Vxabdck Looms and Weaving Accessories To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set

Re: research

2005-11-23 Thread Sara von Tresckow
Greentree was once a dealer for Walter Kircher of Germany - they made wheels - I've seen some in their old ads - is this a bulky castle wheel that is held together with wooden nuts and comes apart for travel or shipping? If you have a photo, please send it to me. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac

Interesting New Book

2005-11-20 Thread Sara von Tresckow
and weaving - illustrating looms and patterns from the simplest frame loom to the Jacquard - perfect to use when trying to explain the world of fibers to an outsider or a novice - everything is there - and the price is only $10. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site

Re: Shetland Question

2005-11-08 Thread Sara von Tresckow
For lamb to taste like lamb instead of mutton, they should go to the butcher shortly before sexual maturity - regardless of size. If you wait too long, especially the little rams will taste rather gamey - the small carcass is just part of keeping small sheep. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI

RE: fiber classification / histograms

2005-11-04 Thread Sara von Tresckow
out there that would meet your expectations - a handspinners fleece - if there actually IS such a thing - is merely a clean, well kept version of one of the above. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Temple plans for weavers. 5

RE: Spinning flock

2005-11-04 Thread Sara von Tresckow
Susan, You might want to settle on one breed of sheep to start - whatever your choice is for the bulk of your projects, and trade fleeces with someone who has a nice herd of whatever you are lacking. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http

Re: sewing buttons on knit

2005-09-07 Thread Sara von Tresckow
the thread from raveling out. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Temple plans for weavers. 5-needle sock directions for spinners and knitters. To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail

Re: Visalac Dill Pickles

2005-05-24 Thread Sara von Tresckow
Remember that alum (the number one natural dye mordant) is also used in pickling!!! Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http://www2.powercom.net/~sarav Temple plans for weavers. 5-needle sock directions for spinners and knitters. To stop mail temporarily

Re: Question about Framing Textiles

2005-04-30 Thread Sara von Tresckow
paper where I'd like to display the drawing next to the fabric. I'm still synthesizing the responses and will be working with a local framing shop that made suggestions in line with those on the list. When the work is done, I'll let you know how it worked out. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI

Question about Framing Textiles

2005-04-28 Thread Sara von Tresckow
like the pieces (cotton/linen and pure linen) to be mounted smoothly and not pucker or buckle over time, and not be damaged by the framing method. (I'm not considering having glass put over them). Thanks in advance for any guidance. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our

Re: 15th Anniversary

2005-04-26 Thread Sara von Tresckow
CONGRATULATIONS and thanks for maintaining this list in a rock solid way for so long. I never cease to be intrigued by the postings here - good group, many varied topics and talents. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http://woolgatherers.com DutchMaster

Re: handspun, handwoven shawl

2005-02-26 Thread Sara von Tresckow
. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Handwovens To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail

Re: Magazine articles.

2005-02-23 Thread Sara von Tresckow
a year - I consider it written off but have no official word. I might have given it to some other publication, but wasn't sure what the guidelines are if you submit the same material to more than one place. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http

Re: Magazine articles.

2005-02-16 Thread Sara von Tresckow
is still months away. If they choose not to print, you simply hear nothing more. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http://woolgatherers.com DutchMaster Loom / Spinning Chairs To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail

Re: Spin Off Fiber Arts mags

2005-02-14 Thread Sara von Tresckow
that there is no material out there or that there are no people willing to write particular types of articles. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http://woolgatherers.com DutchMaster Loom / Spinning Chairs To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Spin Off Fiber Arts mags

2005-02-08 Thread Sara von Tresckow
vendor. (AND said project is usually referred to with terms such as luxury, must have etc. to assist in drumming up business.) Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http://woolgatherers.com DutchMaster Loom / Spinning Chairs To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL

Re: Piecework mag

2005-02-07 Thread Sara von Tresckow
, they'll take lots of classes, buy lots of kits and stay dependent on the simplistic info longer - providing revenue for the folks connected with the publication. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http://woolgatherers.com DutchMaster Loom / Spinning Chairs

Re: Piecework mag

2005-02-07 Thread Sara von Tresckow
and the first samples turned out in a direction that we both like. What sort of shows are you doing and what directions are you taking right now? Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http://woolgatherers.com DutchMaster Loom / Spinning Chairs To stop mail

Re: Piecework mag

2005-02-07 Thread Sara von Tresckow
I designed and wove the fabric for the jacket - and then did the sewing. The damask is the simplest form - 2 blocks on an 8-shaft countermarche loom. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http://woolgatherers.com DutchMaster Loom / Spinning Chairs To stop

Re: carding cloth source

2005-01-28 Thread Sara von Tresckow
of these products is now somewhere in Asia, no longer in Northa America or Europe. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http://woolgatherers.com DutchMaster Loom / Spinning Chairs To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore

Re: Norwegian Wool

2005-01-18 Thread Sara von Tresckow
coarse rug wool from N. German dike sheep at a spin-in last year trying to match the feel, and most sheep people found it great to touch but shook their heads at trying to match it. Seems to be part breed, part climate. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http

Re: Happy New Year

2004-12-31 Thread Sara von Tresckow
And happy New Year back to everyone. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Our Site: http://www.woolgatherers.com Dutch Master Loom/Spinning Chairs/Handwovens To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail

RE: music to spin by

2004-11-23 Thread Sara von Tresckow
Actually, I spin best to Irish drinking songs - sets a lively rhythm and things really get done. Also works for housecleaning. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our Web Site: http://www2.powercom.net/~sarav Temple plans for weavers. 5-needle sock directions for spinners

Re: aran yarn source

2004-11-16 Thread Sara von Tresckow
staple, crispness and bounce to pack into the yarn for an Aran. Or fleece from Ireland if you could find any. Reason? The damp, chilly sea climate makes the wool ideal for the fisherman's sweater that those regions are famous for. Sara von Tresckow Fond du Lac, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our

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