tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975233729836030720.post7146392177539095795..comments2024-03-27T18:12:02.867+00:00Comments on Wool - Tribulations of Hand Spinning and Herbal Dyeing: Regeneration Jacket Knitting PatternFran Rushworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742656242582509967noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975233729836030720.post-8816876060943561172023-08-19T18:14:10.443+01:002023-08-19T18:14:10.443+01:00Interesting readdInteresting readdMusings from the Quarter Lifehttps://musingsfromthequarterlife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975233729836030720.post-37906168425975653242018-02-12T09:05:46.871+00:002018-02-12T09:05:46.871+00:00I think there is a real place for acrylics, especi...I think there is a real place for acrylics, especially for clothes that are forever in the wash. They really do last well and keep their shape. I know I succumbed to a rant recently and I regret it. What ticks me off is not acrylics, it is aggressively righteous types who try to make others feel bad about wearing wool or silk or even fur, in the name of animal rights. In my opinion, they are missing the big picture. The most ecofriendly clothing of all is secondhand :)<br />Fran Rushworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742656242582509967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975233729836030720.post-29709253806272840842018-02-12T03:36:41.082+00:002018-02-12T03:36:41.082+00:00Thanks Fran. I have a little bit of acrylic and mo...Thanks Fran. I have a little bit of acrylic and most of it came from secondhand shops (practicly recycled) or from Mystery Bags of unlabelled balls on sale at the local Lincraft/Spotlight. A few I bought before I realised how much softer good wool is, and how worth the little bit extra care and money. Funny you mention washing, I know about the microfibres shedding off our clothes when washed. I think a solution may be to go the old way of sponging down stains with a damp rag, and then throwing the rag in landfill. There is an organism/bacteria? now that has evolved to degrade plastic, I think the scientists found it could even degrade hard plastic like an icecream container over many years. They have found microfibres of plastic inside worms I think, so maybe it's not a great solution. Anyway I have endeavoured to be more aware of my impact on the environment. Sponging clothes in between washing also has the advantage of prolonging the shape and colour of the clothes too. And it's good when I'm feeling lazy- swipe, swipe, blot- clean! Meremary Q Contraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06260292964550440315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975233729836030720.post-45672235875011893082018-01-31T14:00:53.463+00:002018-01-31T14:00:53.463+00:00Sounds perfect for good wash and wear children'...Sounds perfect for good wash and wear children's clothing. I'm hoping this recycled wool yarn will hold its size and shape better than fresh new wool and not give my sister in law too much grief. I did put it through a wool wash cycle without trouble.Fran Rushworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742656242582509967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975233729836030720.post-76401484100010437642018-01-31T11:25:16.145+00:002018-01-31T11:25:16.145+00:00Yay Fran's back! Thanks for this pattern I wil...Yay Fran's back! Thanks for this pattern I will make it soon in some chunky soft black acrylic that I got cheap as chips!Meremary Q Contraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06260292964550440315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975233729836030720.post-8926922824764127332018-01-19T15:00:08.733+00:002018-01-19T15:00:08.733+00:00Thanks - I am off out for a squelch this afternoon...Thanks - I am off out for a squelch this afternoon :)Fran Rushworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742656242582509967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975233729836030720.post-64017905225874656492018-01-18T13:32:17.217+00:002018-01-18T13:32:17.217+00:00lovely red! the right colour for cold, grey winter...lovely red! the right colour for cold, grey winter days... and I thought at first that rubberwear = are rubber gloves:) typical male practical present that would be - but nice fitting wellies, that's a different story:) enjoy them in every puddle you come across!Woolly Bitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961632742998726155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975233729836030720.post-63347887162617263452018-01-14T14:28:08.041+00:002018-01-14T14:28:08.041+00:00Thanks :) Elle arrive, la tooth fairy.Thanks :) Elle arrive, la tooth fairy.Fran Rushworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742656242582509967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975233729836030720.post-23707830159163364432018-01-12T18:43:43.141+00:002018-01-12T18:43:43.141+00:00That fabulous madder dye against your niece's ...That fabulous madder dye against your niece's copper colouring is wonderful!<br /><br />And I am admiring your French rubberwear. Very je ne sais quoi!Freyalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11911845535682123517noreply@blogger.com