Silken Works

For Years, In the back of my mind, I've thought of a silken pillow case--one

that will feel so soft. and smooth.    If I could spin the silk for that pillowcase,

I would be so happy.  Spin the silk, weave the yardage--

what a goal!!

Any idea how much silk it takes to weave a pillowcase?

Me neither!  I know I can do it--I did spin a brick of  bombyx 

for daughter's wedding dress--that was 30 years ago.  I know I can

spin silk again--it's just time consuming; little bit at a time--

I spin!  The bobbins fill slowly.......

This is plied from two bobbins that were spun several

months ago

My make do "lazy kate"--works well--a good way to

ply when on the road......

ahh, silk through the fingers--such a lovely feel and

I keep thinking about that silk pillowcase that my head

will fall on.