Saturday, August 16, 2025
Hand Spun Yarn
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Golden Oldies
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Shifu
Yesterday ago, I cut Sunday paper comics into strips, processed the strips and spun them. Always something new to try.
- Traditional Japanese paper:Washi is a type of paper with a long history in Japan, known for its strength and unique texture.
- Made from natural fibers:It's crafted from the inner bark of specific plants, primarily the paper mulberry, gampi tree, and mitsumata shrub.
- Strong and durable:Washi is significantly stronger and more durable than regular paper, making it suitable for various applications.
- Versatile:It's used for a wide range of purposes, from traditional arts like calligraphy and origami to modern uses like washi tape.
- Strength and durability:Washi's strength comes from the long, interlaced fibers of the plants used to make it, making it resistant to tearing and damage.
- Unique texture:The fibers create a distinct texture that can be felt and seen, adding to the aesthetic appeal of washi.
- Resistance to aging:Washi is known for its ability to resist yellowing and deterioration over time, making it a valuable material for archival purposes.
- Traditional crafts:Washi is a crucial material for Japanese calligraphy (shodo), origami, ukiyo-e(woodblock prints), and other traditional arts.
- Everyday writing and printing:Washi is used for letter writing, printing, and other everyday tasks, offering a unique writing experience.
- Architectural applications:It's used in making lanterns, sliding doors (shoji), and other architectural elements, providing a soft, diffused light.
- Washi tape:A decorative and versatile tape made from washi paper, popular for crafting, decorating, and labeling.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Race is over 🥲
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
It’s Time To Ply
Friday, July 18, 2025
Unity!
Monday, July 14, 2025
Bummer!!
It was a super fast day for riders and me! The wheel had my feet pedaling faster and faster! I was in my element!!
Friday, July 11, 2025
So It Goes!!
Saturday, July 5, 2025
And We're Off....................................
Today is the THE DAY! I'm ready--well, sort of. I can't decide what wheel to begin with and what fiber should be the first to be spun. I know! I know! these decisions should have been decided weeks or any days ago--but, I have a "Squirrel" mentality==look over here; NO, look over here! To much distraction these days.
Monday, June 30, 2025
POP! Goes the Weasel!!
Every spinner has their supply of favorite equipment! As a spinner, we keep our craft going just with the purchases of handy dandy “stuff” that we feel is required to make a beautiful yarn! One of those so called necessaries essential for my spinning is a weasel!
The tune of "Pop Goes the Weasel" likely originated in the 1700s as part of an English country dance, with the earliest surviving sheet music from that era.
The lyrics themselves appeared later, around 1854, and are thought to have emerged from street musicians who frequently played the tune. The phrase "pop goes the weasel" may have its roots in spinning yarn, where a "weasel" was a device that would "pop" when a certain amount of yarn was detailed breakdown:
- Here’s some info:The Melody:.Opens in new tabThe tune is a variation of "The Haymakers," which dates back to the 1700s and was included in a Scottish dance music repository.
- Early Sheet Music:.Opens in new tabIn the early 1850s, sheet music for "Pop Goes the Weasel for Fun and Frolic" was published by Miller and Beacham of Baltimore, marking the oldest known evidence of the tune being associated with that title.
- Dance Popularity:.Opens in new tabBy the mid-19th century, "Pop Goes the Weasel" was a popular social dance in England, even making its way into theaters and dance halls.
- Lyrics Emergence:.Opens in new tabThe lyrics likely emerged later, possibly from street musicians who played the tune and added their own verses.
- Possible Yarn Connection:.Opens in new tabSome theories suggest the phrase "pop goes the weasel" might relate to a spinning device called a "weasel," which would make a popping sound when a specific amount of yarn was spun.
- Darker Interpretations:.Opens in new tabSome analyses suggest the lyrics might allude to themes of poverty, pawnbroking, and even the Eagle Tavern in London's City Road, according to a BBC article.And now, we’re off to learn how tales of old, play a big part in our lives!
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