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I have a story to tell. It does not involve politics or what politics is doing to my life (that would be a much longer, more painful story). It does involve being creative, trying new things and living with challenges.

Why not just get online? I’ve done both. Since Covid, I have to say that online offerings are more varied, better produced and informative. JST School of Weaving, School of Sweet Georgia (SOS) and Vavstuga School of Weaving are just a few. Vavstuga being the only one that is offering online classes as well as their more extensive in person offerings.

Really, the only thing that stops me from weaving is DRESSING! All you weavers out there, how long has your loom or looms sat naked, gathering dust? because you dreaded dressing it?

For me, it is one of those comfort activities. Jacob just makes me feel good. A fire in the wood stove, a cup of Hot Chocolate, and some Carded Jacob is my idea of a relaxing way to spend the day! The fiber is springy, not TOO kinky, and drafts easily. It is the kind of fleece that will please the beginner, all the way through to the seasoned veteran. The yarn you get will make super outerwear, socks, shawls, and a spectacular blanket (that’s my current plan!). The yarn also has SPROING — so it kinda snaps back — like boing!

Unspun fiber lives a life of grand anticipation. “what will I become? 2-ply, thick-n-thin, navajo 3-ply, cabled, what what???” you can almost see it wiggling in its various containers “pick me, pick me”. The spinner needs to keep the fiber at bay for a while, get to know it, dream about it, think of how to use the finished yarn. One doesn’t just grab the fiber, sit down to a spinning wheel and start spinning — then you are at the mercy of caprice! With some fibers, one needs to take a little more time to mull. These things must be done “delicately” or you’ll ruin the spell!