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Tatting, an Old-World Art

Aug 10th, 2012 | By
Tatting, an Old-World Art

On the altar of my church lies a tatted coverlet adorned with hundreds of small, intricate knots and rings. I’m always fascinated with this coverlet, and I’ll confess to having heard less than all of a sermon on more than one occasion because I was distracted by the beauty of this lace. Tatting is a needlecraft made by tying a series of knots into rings through the use of a shuttle and then connecting those rings to make elaborate designs. The threads used in tatting are coarser than those used in traditional lace making, giving
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How To Dye Yarns And Fabrics Using Backyard Herbs: Part 1

Jul 4th, 2012 | By
How To Dye Yarns And Fabrics Using Backyard Herbs: Part 1

Dyeing yarns and fabrics can be creative and enriching, especially if you have raised the wool and spun the yarn or woven the fabric. While your garden is growing, you may be able to imagine the bounty of your harvest simmering in large enamel pots, releasing their hues onto the gently moving skeins of wool bathing in the colored water. The end results will be yards of beautiful, pleasant colors that will become clothing for your family and friends. Materials Before getting started, you will need a few supplies: Fibers – wool, cotton, linen and
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