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WolKol Review

Posted on April 28, 2015 by knittingthestash

If you are not familiar with Wolkol, I wouldn’t be too surprised. It’s one of the best kept secrets of the Netherlands, methinks. I found Wolkol and Janneke Plomp through a Raw Wool Facebook group and was immediately smitten by … Continue reading →

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Farm Focus: Fingerlakes Woolen Mill and Farm

Posted on April 23, 2015 by knittingthestash

Last week, we had the pleasure of visiting some family in New York and part of my plan was to sneak off to the Fingerlakes Woolen Mill for a visit. I heard about this wonderful Shangri-La from a Fiber Trek … Continue reading →

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First Wheel: Schacht Ladybug Review and Acquisition

Posted on March 5, 2015 by knittingthestash

As you know, we just acquired our first (used) spinning wheel–a little Schacht Ladybug, which I love very much. I say “we” quite literally here, because while I did front the cash, my boys have both been bitten by the … Continue reading →

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