Mawata: Handspinning Silk Caps & Hankies
Spinning: Set your wheel for the lightest possible tension. Tie a few silk fibers to the leader with a knot so they will not slip off. Your forward hand will be pinching down hard on the fibers because you will be drafting against the tension ... [... more]
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DreamSacks Extra Roomy Opening Silk Sleep Sack - Sage
 Our most popular Dreamsack design. 7'9" long. Includes a pillow pocket. Clean and comfy sheets for travel. Use as an extra layer in a bed or as a sleeping bag liner. Silk adds warmth in the cold and feels cool and soothing in the heat. Hand or ... [... more]
$80.00
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Golden Silk Spider
The golden silk spider (also called banana spider, golden orb weaver) is so named not for the color of its body but for the color of its web. The female is orange and brown and, at three inches long, up to six times the size of the male. The legs ... [... more]
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Rosa 'Letsilk', Mateo's Silk Butterflies Rose
Flower Color: Red and pink or white bicolor Mateo’s Silk Butterflies; Silk Butterflies Flower: Very large single flowers; repeats [... more]
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Why Wash My Own Wool?
Pre-washing saves money in two different ways. First the woolen mills charge a lower fee to process pre-washed fibers. This is because they do not have to spend the time and energy on washing it first. But pre-washing also saves money on ... [... more]
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A Wonderful Day
The afternoon was my presentation. They had asked me in to give a demonstration on using a drum carder to blend colors. I had a bag of wool for each spinner there that contained 6 ounces each with 5 different colors. After I gave my little talk ... [... more]
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Tension Settings On A Spinning Wheel
Don’t we all remember our first attempt at spinning yarn? Chances are pretty good that your first attempt resembled a partially uncoiled spring. Even with an experienced teacher by your side (if you were lucky enough to have a teacher) issues of ... [... more]
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Silk Ribbon Embroidery
Guest Judith Baker Montano gives an at-home silk embroidery lesson for beginners. She demonstrates the 'lazy daisy stitch,' 'running stitch,' and the 'colonial stitch.' ... [... more]
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Silk Charmeuse Pillow Case Set by DreamSack (Silk ...
Silk lore has it that sleeping on a silk pillowcase prevents "bed head"and slows the onset of wrinkles. But best of all, this silk feels wonderful next to your skin. Set of two 100% silk pillowcases. [... more]
$80.00
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Empress Charmeuse Silk Contrast Sheet Set- King- Camel
Silk charmeuse, which is also referred to as silk satin, is most often recognized for smooth feel and lustrous sheen and is considered the "traditional luxury". These sheets are 100% silk charmeuse with a high quality 19 momme weight to create ... [... more]
$519.99
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Red Flower Kinmoxei Wild Lime Silk Oil
Red Flower's Kinmoxei Wild Lime Silk Oil creates an overall body warmth and a delicious scent. Bergamot and Wild Lime stimulate skin, increase circulation, and create a glowy surface while Rice Bran and Monoi Oil nourish the skin with quickly absorbed ... [... more]
$44.00
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Kenzie Alexander Faux Silk Nina Diaper Bag Color: Black
Kenzie Alexander Faux Silk Nina Diaper Bag This diaper bag is uniquely designed with a fold-out changing pad and clever, stay-in-place internal pockets to hold your cell phone, wallet and all your babies necessities. Kenzie Alexander creates upscale ... [... more]
$109.99
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