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We cotton lovers are really quite spoiled, compared with knitters, weavers & crocheters of the past.  The 21st century has given us such a great variety of high quality cotton yarns in a never-ending rainbow of vibrant colors!  But what to choose?  That’s the big question.  Mercerized vs unmercerized–what’s the difference? Mercerized  Cotton:The modern production method for mercerized cotton, also known as “pearl” or “pearle” cotton (that’s how we got the name Pearly Perle!) , gives cotton yarn a sodium hydroxide bath that is then neutralized with an acid bath. This treatment increases lustre, strength, affinity to dye, resistance to mildew and shrinkage. Mercerized yarns more...

Aurora Earth is an "all purpose" cotton in a full spectrum of colors. Versatile for every type of towel, table linen and style of clothing. Strong enough for warp and weft and machine knitting.A dream yarn for woven baby blankets!Weaving Aurora Earth in a simple tabby pattern will give you a nice, homespun fabric. Huck, basket & waffle weaves also work well with this 8/2. Whenever a pattern calls for 8/2 cotton, this is the yarn of choice. Easy care. Machine wash and dry. USA made! Available in 4, 8, and 16 oz cones 100% unmercerized cotton 3360 yds/lb  plain weave...

You love to weave! Whether you are new at it or it’s been in your life for many years, weaving is something you just love to do. When you are weaving, it feels like the world has receded just a bit and you’re more relaxed and more satisfied with who you are. When you do what you love, your life just seems a little brighter. Your life is busy! There are just soooo many things on your plate. The list is long and taking the time to decide on what to weave, to find time-tested instructions, to gather all the...

Cotton excites me! It excites all my senses. I love the smell of it fresh out of the field. I love how soft and cozy it feels next to my skin. I love how clean and crisp it looks in my weavings. I love that I live in South Eastern Arizona’s Gila Valley, surrounded by cotton! I love everything about cotton! I love how practical it is from the sheets I sleep on each night, to the absorbent bath towels I rely on in the morning, to the jeans I pull on day after day, to the table cloths I...

Peace of My Heart™ Prayer Shawl “The passion you have for weaving is a gift: Treasure it, and honor the gift by exploring it, developing it, expressing it, and sharing it with those around you. Do that, and your love of weaving will be a joy forever.” Sarah Jackson, Sarah Jackson Design Sarah Jackson  Sarah Jackson knew she was a weaver from the first time she saw the beautiful colors of yarn on a loom.  She was a young girl on a camping trip to secluded Northern New Mexico where she happened on Craft House (a weaving cooperative founded by Rachel Brown and...