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South American Camelids
South American camelids are prized for their high quuality wool, carrying abilities, meat, and stamina. Described here are the five main types.
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AlpacaFest Is Free, Wild, Wooly Event (and there are others...)
Check out the AlpacaFest, a lumberjack contest, or the state's covered bridges and seasonal beauty leaves...fall is here, and Ohio is full of fun ways to celebrate the season. Be prepared, you'll probably work up a thirst. So grab a gallon of cider, your jacket, your camera... and we're off!
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How to Buy a Winter Coat
A classic winter overcoat that keeps you warm while making a fashion statement is a staple in every woman's wardrobe. Here are tips on choosing the right coat for you.
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Yarn Composition - Animal Sources
Knowing the properties of yarn can help in choosing the best type for a project. Animal-based yarns are widely used. Each has advantages and disadvantages.
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Alpaca Farming
Alpacas are rapidly becoming the most popular livestock animal to raise, and have earned the reputation of being the aristocrat of farm animals.
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Buying Alpaca and Vicuña Fiber
The South American camelids, the Alpaca and Vicuña, produce some of the fnest quality fiber on the planet. Here's the lowdown.
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Saltaire - World Heritage Site
Sir Titus Salt was a man with a vision and a social conscience. The West Yorkshire mill village of Saltaire is his enduring legacy.
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Chile – Colonial Town of San Pedro de Atacama
Enjoy San Pedro de Atacama with its shaded plaza, a colonial church and well-set up museum. It is also a base for trips to its surrounding, surreal landscapes.
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Guide to Teddy Bear Supplies - Fabrics for Fur
Would you like Teddy Bear's fur to be smooth, curly, shaggy, ultra-soft, or an unusual color? This guide to teddy bear-making fabrics helps you choose the right fabric.
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Inca Weapons and Warriors
The Inca civilization dominated South America during the 15th and 16th centuries. Here is an overview of the weapons Inca warriors wielded in battle.
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Packing for Peru's Salkantay Trek
A packing list of supplies needed for the Salkantay Trek through the Andes to South America's biggest attraction: Machu Picchu
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Yarn: Natural Fibres
Wherein we discuss the origins and properties of some of the most popular natural fibres around, including wool, cotton, cashmere, silk, and more!
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Guide to Quilt Batting
Whether you call it batting, padding or wadding - it's the essential middle layer that gives your quilt its cozy warmth. Which batting is right for your next project:?
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Real People Online: Leigh Witchel, Part 2
The interview with Leigh Witchel concludes, with more of his views on dancing, knitting, the internet, his stash, and his current projects.
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Create an indoor sanctuary
Just because it's winter doesn't mean you can't potter in your garden. Whether you're a backyard refugee or a landless apartment-dweller, bring nature into your home with an indoor sanctuary.
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