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February newsletter...

Did you know?

Many rugs have been discovered which date back to at least 2000 BC. They were nearly all made by tying short lengths of yarn on the warp threads of a loom to create a piled fabric, and the invention of this technique for making woven rugs has been variously attributed to the Chinese, the Egyptians and the Mayas. The knot that was used for these rugs, the "Oriental" or "Ghiordes" knot, was developed in Scandinavia into the "rya" knot -- thus enabling shaggy piled rugs to be worked with a needle on special ready-made backings. Rya fabrics were made in unwashed woolen yarns and, because they stood up to water so much better than animal skins, they were used by fishermen as raincoats. Their thickness and warmth meant that they were also used as wall hangings to keep out the drafts and as floor coverings and bedspreads.
courtesy of "The Step-by-Step Needlecraft Encyclopedia" by Judy Brittain






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NEW! A warm welcome to Butterfly Yarns in Wakefield, Massachusetts. They are now carrying our hand painted spinning fibers.



Lots happening here! Read all about it on our blog...


Each month Purple Fleece highlights a "Feature of the Month".
The "Feature" for the month of February is the Le Clerc closed bottom boat shuttle with one bobbin. Usually $38 each, take 10% off during the month of February.

Visit our Feature page for more information.


The next Fiber Floozies will be held on Wednesday, February 15th, at 6:30pm.
It's a project night and all are welcome to join us.
The Fiber Floozies will be taking a break for a few months after February's meeting.


Be sure and check out the Deals & Steals page for some spectacular bargains.


Happy fibering! -- Debbie

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