[Ansteorra-Textiles] news about projects

[nweders at mail.utexas.edu]

Hi Guys!

I'm excited.  I work for a University in the Biological Sciences and one of 
the professors was studying cotton plants (as well as some others) for one 
of her plants.  She just gave me about 5 cotton plants for my feeble 
attempt at a garden I'm doing this year.  I've tried growing some on my won 
but they never sprouted. (even after I scarified the seeds).  i think they 
were sterile seeds since they came from a hybrid plant.  These are your 
plain old white cotton but I'm pretty excited.

i also may have a kumihimo loom available soon for someone who might like 
it.  I need to see if I have all the parts.  Kimihimo is a form of cord 
weaving done in Japan.  They make miles of it for lacing armor - obi ties 
and generally cordage.  I may also have a tiny sampler loom as well.

Clare