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Carder parts From: RuthMacGregor |
![longdesc](/IT21883.jpg "This is the lower end of my handspun linen ply-split wrist distaff (say that fast three times <G>).
The beads were sewn on with "invisible" nylon monofilament thread. The fiber is a s - From: RuthMacGregor")
Wrist distaff detail From: RuthMacGregor |
![longdesc](/IT21882.jpg "This linen wrist distaff was wet-spun from line flax, then plied and cabled into a remarkably springy 4-ply cord for ply-splitting. The pattern used here is what Linda Hendrickson calls "Wave&qu - From: RuthMacGregor")
Linen wrist distaff From: RuthMacGregor |
Fancy shrug pattern From: RuthMacGregor |
Silk thrums and wool From: RuthMacGregor |
![longdesc](/IT21696.jpg "This is the "back" view of two braids from Madagascar.
- From: RuthMacGregor")
Madagascar -verso From: RuthMacGregor |
![longdesc](/IT21695.jpg "This is the "right" side of two little braids from Madagascar. They're made of cotton -- but the technique is a mystery to me.
- From: RuthMacGregor")
Madagascar -recto From: RuthMacGregor |
Clam shell portrait From: RuthMacGregor |
Clam shell colors From: RuthMacGregor |
Moebius knitting From: RuthMacGregor |
Ikat on the Inkle Loom From: DeannaJohnson |
Cat in bib From: RuthMacGregor |
Kumihimo bib ties From: RuthMacGregor |
![longdesc](/IT20989.jpg "These two bibs were woven in 10/2 cotton, in twill blocks (1/3 and 3/1) on 8 shafts.
The kumihimo ties, also cotton, are "kongo gumi", a firm, round braid.
- From: RuthMacGregor")
Handwoven baby bibs From: RuthMacGregor |
Ingeo-wool blend From: RuthMacGregor |
Christmas in Blue and White From: karenwillett |
Jungle Baby From: BeckyQuilts |
DWR Stitch Detail From: lauraleesmith |
![longdesc](/IT20834.jpg "This photo shows a Salish woman spinning on a bulky spinner. The spinning head is mounted on a treadle sewing machine base. The photo is from "Salish Weaving" by Paula Gustafson.
- From: RuthMacGregor")
Bulky spinner From: RuthMacGregor |
Louet bulky flyer From: RuthMacGregor |
Ashford Country wheel From: RuthMacGregor |
Ingeo, washed From: RuthMacGregor |
![longdesc](/IT20803.jpg "This is "Ingeo", a regenerated fiber made from corn.
- From: RuthMacGregor")
Ingeo From: RuthMacGregor |
Linens and Lace Snowflake From: karenwillett |
![longdesc](/IT20774.jpg "Here are two preparations of silk fiber. On the left, a chunk of bombyx silk "top", with fibers three to four inches long. On the right, dyed silk noils -- short, nubbly stuff!
- From: RuthMacGregor")
Silk and noils From: RuthMacGregor |
Wool-silk noil blend From: RuthMacGregor |
Charollais locks From: RuthMacGregor |
Takli spindle From: RuthMacGregor |
Yak down and silk From: RuthMacGregor |
Louet S45 wheel From: RuthMacGregor |
Moving Day From: DeannaJohnson |
Anne Roza's Ornament 2004 From: Christina Norton |