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Enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle on the Canadian Prairies it is possible to take a 5 mile horseback ride and not meet a single neighbor. Privacy and freedom of movement not enjoyed by much of the population any more! Against this backdrop I spin, dye and knit various fibers, always eyeing that pet Llama and scheming...
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Unlike synthetic fibers, wool is fire retardant. Up until recently, the blankets firefighters used to rescue people from burning buildings were made of tightly woven wool. This is because wool will only burn if it is held on a flame and immediately stops burning if the flame is removed. Synthetics only need to be exposed to high heat before they combust (they don't even need an open flame) and will continue to burn even after being removed from the heat source. This makes synthetics HIGHLY DANGEROUS for infant bedding and clothing (if they're around smokers) because burning synthetics will actually melt right onto skin and continue to burn even after the flame has gone out.Wool can be stretched up to 1/3 longer than it's resting length and still snap back into shape!
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Superwash wool can be machine washed and dried without worry, making it easy care - perfect for infant wear & blankets!
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Chronicles of the Lazy Knitter: Yup - It's Monday
The view from my front step this morning...
Bought a Rakestraw Spinner and hate it. The Andean plying paddle seems ok, but not happy with the bad woodworking on the flip side. Yarn and raw edges don't go together. What to do! Spent $75 on this disappointment.
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That really sucks! I actually Googled to check out what the Rakestraw Spinner is - actually an awesome spinning idea - too bad they don't take pride in their workmanship! A disappointment indeed! I hope you contacted them and let them know how you feel (oh, I forgot who I'm talking to! No doubt there! LOL!!)
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