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Spinning Alpaca fiber - workshop facilitated by Millie Marr of Qualicum Beach Weavers and Spinners Guild.

The sea greens and blues are dis[played on a white  alpaca scarf.

Getting right down to work!

A very special welcome to the ladies from Quadra Island, Courtnay and  Qualicum Beach.

Yes! That's Dave at the end! He is a valued member of the spinning and weaving guild.

Many different wheels were used in the workshop.
A few people also used drop spindles, producing some great yarn.
Teddy dyed about 1 oz of yarn for each participant to use for the basics.
Dyed roving and spinning.
 

These samples were dyed and spun by Millie.

Dyeing Alpaca using a microwave - workshop facilitated by Teddy of Qualicum Bay Weavers and Spinners Guild
Preparing to dye.

Applying the dye

 
Preparing to microwave the dyed fleece

Dyed roving resting



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