Month: November 2014

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Spinning in Scandinavia with Silja Devine: Norways endangered sheep breeds

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Autumn days are shearing days many places in Norway. And that makes this a perfect time to tell you about some of the Norwegian sheepbreeds. Norway has several breeds of sheep:   Blesetsau, Dala sheep, Finnish landrase, Fuglestadbrogete sheep, Old Norwegian spelsau, Old Norwegian sheep, Grey Troendersheep, Merino, Norwegian White sheep, Norwegian Peltsheep, Oxford down, Rygja …

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Featured Artist: Mary Egbert of Camaj Fiber Arts…and yes, Giveaway!

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Publisher’s Note:  Mary Egbert of Camaj Fiber Arts is a great mind whose approach to fiber art is dynamic, original, and frankly…inventive, yes, inventive! Mary has created a new silk product called Soffsilk ® that is rocking the fiber art world. With a deep love for color and texture, and a vision for innovation, Mary was a joy to interview …

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Featured Artist: Debra A. Price Agrums Sposa of Artisun

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Publisher’s Note: This week’s post is a bit different…this week, we are celebrating an educator who is passionate and has dedicated her life to teaching and developing not only the next generation of fiber artists, but also the future leaders of our country so I have a special reverence for her and her work.  Debra A. Price Agrums Sposa, …

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