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Retired, obsessed fiber artist and maker. Living in Coachella Valley, CA. I knit, crochet, spin yarn, weave, and dabble in machine quilting, English paper piecing, embroidery, and more. Gay, liberal married man with a family of 2 dogs and a snake.

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3 bobbins of spun cotton singles that will become 3-ply 🀞🏻
#handspuncottonyarn #fiberart #fiberarts #spinningyarn #lendrum #cotton #yarn #handmade

06.10.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No problem! Thanks for letting me know.

30.09.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Would you mind sharing the pattern source, please?

29.09.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s a serpentine rolag 🐍

28.09.2025 01:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spinning cotton using dyed cotton punis. It took a bit to get the hang of drafting since some parts of the punis were very compact. I let go of aiming for a consistent yarn. Which made spinning cotton punis more joyful. #fiberarts #spinningcottonyarn #spinning #lendrum #cotton

26.09.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Nano 2.1 upgrade was soooo worthwhile!! The break tension and yarn take up is now a breeze to control, albeit nuanced. I will now enjoy spinning yarn with this wheel 🩷
#fiberart #spinyarn #electriceelnano2.1 #dreamingrobots

26.09.2025 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I did not. I used the fast flyer on the middle whorl. Once I drafted the yarn, I held it for a count to build up twist before letting it on the bobbin. I lost control on the fastest whorl. But I do want to work up to the very fast flyer, which I just bought, after some more practice.

21.09.2025 05:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Try a nostepinne. I found a 3D printed one for $13 on Etsy www.etsy.com/listing/1561...

20.09.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With practice and patience, it is actually possible to spin cotton on a Lendrum wheel. The natural green cotton fiber in the background shifts magically from beige to green with a little baking soda in the finishing wash. #spinningyarn #fiberarts #fiberart #handspunyarn

20.09.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks πŸ™πŸ»

10.09.2025 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lojan inkle loom, warped with green and grey #10 crochet cotton. Partially woven 10 card tablet band. Pattern design by John Mullarkey from Little Looms Summer 2021.

Lojan inkle loom, warped with green and grey #10 crochet cotton. Partially woven 10 card tablet band. Pattern design by John Mullarkey from Little Looms Summer 2021.

Band weaving is addictive. First time trying tablet/card weaving. Pattern by John Mullarkey.

#fiberart #fiberarts #inkleloom #cardweaving #tabletweaving #weaving #lojan

10.09.2025 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Awwwwwwsome!!

27.08.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Awww, thanks so much for the diagram!!!! You’re awesome!!!

21.08.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The stitches look so much like the β€œfur” on a moth. What kind of stitch did you use?

21.08.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I completely understand 🀣

21.08.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An inkle loom with a partial woven band sits on top of a checkerboard pattern. A yellow belt shuttle is on the left of the loom with black yarn wrapped around the center.

An inkle loom with a partial woven band sits on top of a checkerboard pattern. A yellow belt shuttle is on the left of the loom with black yarn wrapped around the center.

I bought a #lojan Inkeltje #Inkle Loom and crochet cotton yarn for my birthday. The loom is smaller and more portable than my other loom. The pattern I’m #weaving is in the Lojan instructions.
#fiberarts

21.08.2025 04:19 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Found this photo of my Dad

19.08.2025 01:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They are stunning!

18.08.2025 01:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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My second inkle band off the loom. It wound up being a sample due to a weird warping error. Hopefully, I’ll figure out what happened next time.
#fiberart #fiberarts #inkle #bandweaving

10.08.2025 02:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks. It came from a Weave-Along by Liz Gipson (Yarnworker U). The pattern is free until 8/8 when the WAL ends. yarnworkeru.com/courses/colo...

02.08.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œMuck lace” scarf is done β€” albeit a few boo-boos. So many firsts for me β€” pickup, twisted fringe, using Gist Malo, and first scarf.

I might weave another with the opposite primary color to help solidify what I learned.

#fiberart #fiberarts #rigidheddleloom #rhl #gistyarn #schachtspindle

01.08.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

20.07.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks fantastic. I want to weave laces too but am having a hard time deciding which yarn to use. I hope you don’t mind me asking, what brand yarn and size are you using?

20.07.2025 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Modified huck lace scarf is coming along! Trying out an antique boat shuttle for the first timeβ€”it was a gift years ago. If it works out, I’ll invest in a modern single-bobbin version.

#fiberart #guyswhoweave #rigidheddleloom #gistyarn #schachtspindleco #yarnworkerU

20.07.2025 01:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Warp path for the Color-in-Weave Lace Scarf WAL by #yarnworkerU #lizgipson on the warping board.
#fiberart #fiberarts #rigidheddleloom #rhl #gistyarn #schachtspindle

15.07.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s too bad that the yarn shop was toxic. I guess I’m naive to think that all yarn shops are wonderful to work in, even having to deal with difficult customers. I hope that you find a good, satisfying and safe new job.

15.07.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Love the sweater. I wonder if there’s a knitting pattern?

14.07.2025 06:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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My quest to finish WIPs is on track. My 4th #rigidheddle project is off the loom. I ended up with 3 placemats and 1 mini mat, rather than the 4 intended placemats. Lessons learned. I’m still happy with the results. And now know what works well versus doesn’t when weaving with linen. #gistyarn

12.07.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful work!!

08.07.2025 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Found this meme on a Discord channel.
#fiberart #craftstash #craft

03.07.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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