Sue McHone dropped us a note that we thought would be fun to share and hear if anyone does this at the next meeting.  Says Sue, "I was just reading about “snow washing” on one of the knitting groups I follow. Apparently this is very common in Scandinavian countries. People “wash” their wool sweaters by rubbing them in powdered snow then leaving them out for an hour or two before shaking them out and bringing them in. They also mentioned doing this with wool rugs, handmade and other. I thought the group would be interested in this, as most people put their items out during snow storms. I’d never heard of this before but want to try it. There was also a photo of a metal rack people use for hanging rugs to be beaten, which they say is much better done in winter as the dust doesn’t spread the way it does in summer. The rack looked like a kids swing set without the swings. " Thanks, Sue. I'm tempted to give it a try with some of my yarn skeins.

Referenced by Dave Langston previously. Fiber tools are expensive. Sometimes it is better to take a tool for a "test drive" to see if you need it or if you really want to make the investment. 

• To list a tool you would like to make available to share, go here.

• To see tools folks have listed and that are available, go here. 

Suzy Hokanson has invited all Fiber Friends to participate in the Fiber Arts collective that meets at the Strand Center.  Says Suzy,  "The next meeting is Wednesday, February 11th." Please contact Suzy Hokanson at SWHFiberWorks@gmail.com to let us know you plan to come or if you have any questions.