tomatoes
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Post by tomatoes on May 3, 2022 12:00:36 GMT 10
I often buy wool from Bendigo Mills, but I’m after something a bit different this time.
Dirt diva - I remember you recommending an online supplier. I looked at the time and it looked good, but I can’t remember the name. Who is it you buy your yarn from?
Happy to hear recommendations from others too.
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Post by malewithatail on May 3, 2022 12:13:59 GMT 10
U Tried Alpaka fleeces ?
You know you own an old tractor when.....Your hands get black after a day 'cause the steering wheel is disintegrating.
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Post by tomatoes on May 3, 2022 14:40:55 GMT 10
Found the store - hobbi.com
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Post by dirtdiva on May 3, 2022 23:43:40 GMT 10
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Post by tomatoes on May 3, 2022 23:50:45 GMT 10
I am planning a few projects coming up - a blanket and some socks. Just considering how much I can justify spending! The colours of the 8 ply sock yarn look lovely, and if I get plenty for the blanket (as I have no idea yet how much I’ll need) I can use whatever is left for socks. |
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Post by Tim Horton on May 5, 2022 9:49:33 GMT 10
Last winter, neighbor Shellie with cancer picked up her knitting skills as she regained strength.. She made Sweetie a scarf and me a toque for Christmas...
As weather, strength and stamina provided Sweetie and Shellie went to a neighborhood knitting meetings..
I should learn to knit.. As it would be something to do in winter that helps keep me from stopping at the refrigerator every time I go through the house..
As a blanket, comforter type project.. I wondered if a whole bunch of shawl, scarf wide strips that are half a blanket wide then stitched together to make a king or queen size comforter..
It could be kind of a crazy quilt colors and if the cat cuts a strand only that one section un ravels, not the whole thing..
Is this crazy ??
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Post by malewithatail on May 5, 2022 11:09:29 GMT 10
I should learn to knit..
Tim, learn ham radio, a great and very useful hobby to have. Needn't be expensive as you are legally allowed to construct your own transmitters etc, depending on the license type. Also, electronics people will be in great demand after TSHTF, so some on line courses in basic electronics may be useful and knowledge will always be a good bartering skill.
We use several electric fence energizers o keep the chooks in their free range outdoor runs, and also the ducks as well corralled. The pigs don't go near the fence any more, even if its switched off. So I am at present researching electric fence units in relation to designing and making my own that will be EMP proof as well. Not easy to do when an EMP could induce a voltage of 50,000 v/meter into the unit, but possible with some old school technology and easily replaceable (plug in) components.
You know you own an old tractor when.....You pay dues to a club to work like a dog, so that other people can look at you and say "how quaint", at a place that hasn't a flush dunny for km or so.
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Post by tomatoes on May 5, 2022 15:31:22 GMT 10
Last winter, neighbor Shellie with cancer picked up her knitting skills as she regained strength.. She made Sweetie a scarf and me a toque for Christmas... As weather, strength and stamina provided Sweetie and Shellie went to a neighborhood knitting meetings.. I should learn to knit.. As it would be something to do in winter that helps keep me from stopping at the refrigerator every time I go through the house.. As a blanket, comforter type project.. I wondered if a whole bunch of shawl, scarf wide strips that are half a blanket wide then stitched together to make a king or queen size comforter.. It could be kind of a crazy quilt colors and if the cat cuts a strand only that one section un ravels, not the whole thing.. Is this crazy ?? Sounds like a good plan. Knitting or crocheting a blanket is a pleasant activity in winter, as it keeps you warmer as it grows. It also gives you a good reason to sit and watch a movie occasionally or to sit and chat in front of the fireplace. It’s nice to have an excuse to slow down. Mind you, I’d like to learn ham radio too. |
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