Pam Wilson
@pamw143.bsky.social
Science, art, gardening, 🎶, Human Services Advisory Committee, Housing TF, Health, Inclusion. PTA Golden Acorn award! Brownie / GS co-leader, Cub Scouts, Campfire Kids.
Type 1 Diabetes and Down syndrome research and advocacy
Past life at DownSynAdvocacy
Type 1 Diabetes and Down syndrome research and advocacy
Past life at DownSynAdvocacy
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December 14, 2023 at 11:59 PM
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Before Europeans landed in North America, the Pacific Northwest was populated by the Coast Salish people, who had been here for thousands of years. During the 19th century, many made a living by selling woven blankets to traders. The blankets typically featured geometric designs.
February 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Before Europeans landed in North America, the Pacific Northwest was populated by the Coast Salish people, who had been here for thousands of years. During the 19th century, many made a living by selling woven blankets to traders. The blankets typically featured geometric designs.
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The Cowichan is distinctive in a few ways. First, the term handmade has been abused to mean anything in marketing materials, but real Cowichan sweaters are *truly* handmade. By that, I mean it's made from undyed wool in the natural color of the sheep—cream, brown, black, etc.
February 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The Cowichan is distinctive in a few ways. First, the term handmade has been abused to mean anything in marketing materials, but real Cowichan sweaters are *truly* handmade. By that, I mean it's made from undyed wool in the natural color of the sheep—cream, brown, black, etc.
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When the animal is sheared (given a haircut), the wool is dirty and tangled. This material is then hand washed, dried, and carded. Carding is a process that puts wool through rows of prickly needles, which separates and straightens the fibers, preparing them for spinning.
February 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
When the animal is sheared (given a haircut), the wool is dirty and tangled. This material is then hand washed, dried, and carded. Carding is a process that puts wool through rows of prickly needles, which separates and straightens the fibers, preparing them for spinning.
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For mass-market sweaters, yarns are produced on industrial machines. But for a Cowichan knit, the yarns are hand-spun on old wooden spinning wheels powered by foot. Industrial yarns are uniform; hand-spun yarns have character.
YouTube PhilIvesvideos
YouTube PhilIvesvideos
February 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
For mass-market sweaters, yarns are produced on industrial machines. But for a Cowichan knit, the yarns are hand-spun on old wooden spinning wheels powered by foot. Industrial yarns are uniform; hand-spun yarns have character.
YouTube PhilIvesvideos
YouTube PhilIvesvideos
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The sweater is then entirely hand-knitted using nothing more than two knitting needles. The body is knitted "on the round," which means it's one entire piece with no side seams. Designs typically feature traditional motifs, like snowflakes or eagles.
YouTube ShawTVSouthVI
YouTube ShawTVSouthVI
February 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The sweater is then entirely hand-knitted using nothing more than two knitting needles. The body is knitted "on the round," which means it's one entire piece with no side seams. Designs typically feature traditional motifs, like snowflakes or eagles.
YouTube ShawTVSouthVI
YouTube ShawTVSouthVI
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If you want to be assured you're getting the real deal, you can check out Knit with Purpose and Cheryl's Trading Post. Both are indigenous-owned and -led operations with indigenous knitters.
IG knit_with_purpose and cherylstradingpost
IG knit_with_purpose and cherylstradingpost
February 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
If you want to be assured you're getting the real deal, you can check out Knit with Purpose and Cheryl's Trading Post. Both are indigenous-owned and -led operations with indigenous knitters.
IG knit_with_purpose and cherylstradingpost
IG knit_with_purpose and cherylstradingpost
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Thrummed mittens originated in Newfoundland and Labrador. Uncarded wool is incorporated into the knitting’s interior. They are beautiful, long-lasting and warmer than the bowels of hell. First photo shows the insides
February 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Thrummed mittens originated in Newfoundland and Labrador. Uncarded wool is incorporated into the knitting’s interior. They are beautiful, long-lasting and warmer than the bowels of hell. First photo shows the insides
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I’ll make a plug here for the wooly dog - the source for some textiles before colonization. And here’s a Cowichan sweater fashion moment image from the BC Archives hashilthsa.com/news/2020-10...
February 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I’ll make a plug here for the wooly dog - the source for some textiles before colonization. And here’s a Cowichan sweater fashion moment image from the BC Archives hashilthsa.com/news/2020-10...
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credit: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
[Image: Alice Wong in her wheelchair with a tracheostomy at her neck connected to a ventilator. A smiling Alice wears a pink plaid shirt and pink pants, and her #AAC device is mounted in front of her.]
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[Image: Alice Wong in her wheelchair with a tracheostomy at her neck connected to a ventilator. A smiling Alice wears a pink plaid shirt and pink pants, and her #AAC device is mounted in front of her.]
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October 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
credit: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
[Image: Alice Wong in her wheelchair with a tracheostomy at her neck connected to a ventilator. A smiling Alice wears a pink plaid shirt and pink pants, and her #AAC device is mounted in front of her.]
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[Image: Alice Wong in her wheelchair with a tracheostomy at her neck connected to a ventilator. A smiling Alice wears a pink plaid shirt and pink pants, and her #AAC device is mounted in front of her.]
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From her account on FB (text in alt tag).
November 15, 2025 at 6:02 AM
From her account on FB (text in alt tag).