When DH and I were in Auckland about 10 years ago, we found a lot to see at the Auckland Museum. More cultural and anthropological than strictly weaving/fiber, but it's well worth visiting.

Hi Eileen, Agnes Hauptli is in the far north of NZ (about 4.5 hours north of Auckland). I have been to Auckland – How lucky you are! I have not been to Fiberholics / Agnes’ but it is on my

Does anyone have a recommendation for interesting weaving and fiber related experiences in Auckland or Sydney? Thanks. Eileen Driscoll Ithaca NY

Sorry...I did not realize your message was in response to someone looking... If they do not take it I am still interested....

I would be happy to send you a check and wait until May to get the cone winder. Let me know what you want to do. Marguerite 650 851-5777

I could not figure out how to reply to you directly, but I will take the one offered by Charlene. Marguerite

Found pictures and video online. I am interested and can wait for you to return... Maureen Borg 413-896-6742

I'm interested.... But not sure what it is. Can you send a photo?

I have one that I would be willing to sell. It works fine and I have a bunch of cones that go with it. DH found me an old industrial one to use - I think he likes the winding more than I do. Asking

Yes, a company in Colorado is working towards being able to repair and manufacture the Silver Needles cone winders. Doreen

Does anyone know if these or any other cone winder is currently available? Marguerite

Good morning, Are the following still available: This would be for delivering to Canada. Thanks, Benoît Chamberland Rigaud (Qc) J0P 1P0 Canada

Hi All A friend is downsizing her book collection and has the following titles for sale. Please contact her (Nancy Simpson) directly if you are interested at silkysimpson@.... Peace. D Taylor,

Hi Everyone The fabric is made from orange pulp read more and it says citrus. Italy also has groves of Lemon and Grapefruit and Lime. Not just orange groves. Could all of the leftover citrus go into

Fake Silk by Paul David Blanc Just looked it up and read a few sample pages. Definitely a book to read for responsible weavers and citizens generally. Louise in NorCal ------

Thank you for that! I keep proselytizing about that book (“Fake Silk”). Barbara

To clarify Su Butler included this in order to make a response: >>>Marg Coe stated: for your firm clarification that no matter what the original material, if the fiber is extruded from 'a chemical

I'm really trying to raise awareness about these products in the UK. I reviewed Fake Silk for the Journal, and it put the fear of God in to me! Jane, currently in NZ and off to Oz in a few days

In both Canada and the US regenerated cellulose must legally be listed as 'rayon' on the fibre content requirement, regardless of the source of the cellulose.  It can, however, in the marketing (on 

Man-made refers to the spinnable fiber - the spinnable fiber from the orange peels doesn't exist until put into the "soup". Man makes the spinnable filament through an extrusion process. If you will,