The Boreal Weaver : An Online Diary

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Final Gravel Compaction Before Pouring Weaving Loom Shop Floor

October 10, 2016 ADR
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Weaving Loom Shop Pad Soil Compaction

October 4, 2016 ADR
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We live in a solitary location in northwest Manitoba. This blog is an online diary primarily about handweaving simple items, and everything connected to that, in this beautiful, quiet, isolated place in the north...

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  • wool weight loss in washing
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