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Finally set the twist in some homespun that has been languishing, waiting to be finished. Still have two more batches to do. My new loom is...

Finally set the twist in some homespun that has been languishing, waiting to be finished. Still have two more batches to do. My new loom is particularly for my homespun. Got quite the stash built up and I'm going to be a scarf making maniac.

Left to Right: Baby camel and mulberry silk; Alpaca; Merino, alpaca and tussah silk.

#spinning #handspun #fiberart

First few #MugRugs done. Front and back, and second color. #Weave #weaving #fiberart

First few #MugRugs done. Front and back, and second color. #Weave #weaving #fiberart

Actually it's going to be up to 90 mug rugs in 6 patterns and multiple colors

Actually it's going to be up to 90 mug rugs in 6 patterns and multiple colors

Something's brewing...#Weaving #fiberart #mugrugs

Something's brewing...#Weaving #fiberart #mugrugs

Actually it's going to be as many as I can make (up to 90) "mug rugs" for my co-workers. Using these six patterns. And...

Actually it's going to be as many as I can make (up to 90) "mug rugs" for my co-workers. Using these six patterns. And multiple colors.

Rug off the loom vs. Wet finished and hemmed. #handweaving #ragrugs #fiberart

Rug off the loom vs. Wet finished and hemmed. #handweaving #ragrugs #fiberart

The Pendleton rugs are off the loom. (The weft is te trimmings from Pendleton blankets post fulling).Hemming and wet finishing still need to...

The Pendleton rugs are off the loom. (The weft is te trimmings from Pendleton blankets post fulling).

Hemming and wet finishing still need to be done. These are the largest I've made, they could be (very heavy) blankets. The red and green are 48" x 95". The multi color is shorter because I miss counted a couple of sections of warp and just ran out of warp.

#weaving #fiberart #handwoven

The 7-2 ruling on the ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) is a wonderful surprise that has far-reaching impact in terms of tribal sovereignty....

The 7-2 ruling on the ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) is a wonderful surprise that has far-reaching impact in terms of tribal sovereignty.

There's a Powwow this weekend at the Washoe Stewart Colony - site of the Stewart Indian School. I imagine this will make the event even more joyful.

#Native #indigenous #tribalsovereignty #supremecourt

Huh. This is something I did not know (but then, I am not a Talmudic scholar) The Talmud recognizes 8 genders....

Huh. This is something I did not know (but then, I am not a Talmudic scholar) The Talmud recognizes 8 genders. https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-eight-genders-in-the-talmud/

#non-binary #queer #jewish #halachah

Good morning

Good morning

Picture does not do it justice, but this is my new name tag lanyard. It was beaded (peyote stitch) by a Washoe co-worker and commissioned by...

Picture does not do it justice, but this is my new name tag lanyard. It was beaded (peyote stitch) by a Washoe co-worker and commissioned by my CMO. Now that's motivation to wear my name tag. #indigenousart #beadwork #washoe

Too busy/tired to do much during the week, but rug #1 is half done. Mostly green with a crazy quilt approach in the center in a...

Too busy/tired to do much during the week, but rug #1 is half done. Mostly green with a crazy quilt approach in the center in a predominantly blue palate. Pendleton blanket trimmings for weft. #weaving #handwoven @weaving

Well fuck. I was supposed to go to a transplant evaluation with a patient in Sacramento it was postponed from March because of weather/...

Well fuck. I was supposed to go to a transplant evaluation with a patient in Sacramento it was postponed from March because of weather/ driving over the mountains. Snow melted down here, roads clear, weatherbeautiful andwarm...and it started snowing last night. Now chains or snow tires/4 wheel drive are required. I have all wheel drive but that's it, and the tribe's transportation vehicles have neither.

I feel so bad it will be postponed again

OK, this is an absolute first for me. There is always, always, one last spool with 40-80 yds left on it. This time, it was 2 4 oz balls,...

OK, this is an absolute first for me. There is always, always, one last spool with 40-80 yds left on it. This time, it was 2 4 oz balls, spun over 4 spools (Clemes and Clemes spools are on the small size). By the time I got through all 4 spools, only about 6" difference! And for those following at home: yes, dear Ms. S is functioning just fine, the problem was (new) user error. #spinning #SpinningYarn #handspun @spinning @spinningyarn

@velshi have you seen this? https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/book-banning-kutztown-climate-change-20230416.htmlSmall town NW of...

@velshi have you seen this? https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/book-banning-kutztown-climate-change-20230416.html

Small town NW of Philadelphia students and their supporters push back against people wanting to ban YA novel about teens combating climate change, "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz (another of his books is titled "Ban This Book")

Well the first completed yarn off the new Majacraft Suzie (Spun my Clemes and Clemes but plyed on the Suzie.) 2-ply Corriedale with a hint...

Well the first completed yarn off the new Majacraft Suzie (Spun my Clemes and Clemes but plyed on the Suzie.) 2-ply Corriedale with a hint of Firestar named Marianas Trench from Wild Wool Farm

Unfortunately, dear Suzie has a problem-I can't get the flyer off, and there is probably a problem that is going to mean replacing a part - Response from the dealer from has been quick, but no idea how long to resolution. See? Another reason for multiple wheels 😁
#SpinningYarn #handspun #spinningwheel

Best buddies. Happy Caturday Eve! #CatsOfMastodon #photogaphy #CaturdayEve

Best buddies. Happy Caturday Eve! #CatsOfMastodon #photogaphy #CaturdayEve

SurgeryAnd no graft, just flap

Surgery

And no graft, just flap

SurgerySo I'm just sitting around the Dermatologist office, waiting for results on the next tissue layer. Might be relatively short...

Surgery

So I'm just sitting around the Dermatologist office, waiting for results on the next tissue layer. Might be relatively short #Mohs procedure. That would be very nice. Just wondering how much it's going to hurt once the local wears off. Not the nose, but the ear. Gonna need to do a skin graft too.

Everything took longer than expected, but loom is dressed and weaving has commenced. Forgot how fussy the worms can be. This warp should...

Everything took longer than expected, but loom is dressed and weaving has commenced. Forgot how fussy the worms can be. This warp should give 3 rugs, about 100" each. First one will be dominant browns and greens. #weaving #RagRugs