a peek in the pot

walnut coming along fine. the wool was simmered for an hour and a half and then left in the pot. i'm taking a short 4 day holiday and methinks i'm going to leave it there for  when i come back.

looking for herringbone drafts because my plan is to weave a herringbone with black weft, very classic.

the concession to modernity is going to be the skirt pattern.this time i'm weaving double width, but still not decided whether to use the 70cms dobby or the 80cm table loom.will think about that during the trip.

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processing

my dyestuff supplier, the farmer, came last week to the organic super with a bag of walnut hulls for me.

hadn't done walnut dyeing since 09 when he brought me a supply. it is slowly cooking on the stove and then when the soup's ready,i will dye some unforeseen yarns. and maybe fabric.

turning a corner. the other day i came across brain pickings . it's more than a blog.   akin to a news digest it publishes thought enriching articles about the arts, literature, music, design and almost anything interesting worth mentioning. great graphics and no animal photos. good way to keep informed and on track of new developments in those fields. worth bookmarking.

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wow,wow.

started the pleats about a month ago. now the skirt is too big. i'm not complaining, but i hate work rendering useless. 

i can  make the pleats deeper.or at the rate this is going take out a panel! i'm capping the sewing however badly i want to wear the skirt in the fall.and never mind the knitted skirt, that will be on the back burner for a long while.

those morning walks are working on all levels: as a chill out of sorts for my head, as an energy booster and as inspiration for all i see during the walk.

it's  counter intuitive to have to spend energy to feel energetic.

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