One Sheep Sweaters

I just heard about this interesting artist -and I am intrigued – https://christienmeindertsma.com/One-Sheep-Sweater  as the work I am currently doing with my spinning, knitting, weaving and dyeing, is all based around the most local and a from start to finish process beginning with a raw fleece, and ending up with a knitted or woven work from the spun or felted fleece. But I love how Christien has also documented her process. Also, take a look at the Idaho conservation project:  https://christienmeindertsma.com/Idaho .

For me, the process is a bit messier – the Sheep below are well loved ewes and lambs from Cortes Island, while I also have fleece from Galiano Island sheep. I am planning on a new weaving project with this batch of yarn. Not likely a one sheep weaving – maybe a two sheep weaving – stay tuned.

Finding Local wool from happy sheep: http://www.saltspringislandwoolco.ca/preparing-the-fleece/4534780155 

Just treated my self to a new (very old) wheel, in need of much love.

but I have a tip about who may be able to guide me: https://www.csnf.com/2014/10/restoring-spinning-wheels-with-reed-needles/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_45b4.jpghttps://theknitknack.wordpress.com/tag/antique-spinning-wheel/ UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_45ac.jpg

About Lor

lor miller is an art educator, writer, program coordinator for UBC in Vancouver BC - where she lives with her husband and her mostly grown kids.
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