Barbro
@barbroheikin.bsky.social
Handspinner, knitter, crocheter, weaver, embroiderer, and more
Traditional rag rugs in Brinken's museum in Ostrobothnia. Every last rag from clothes that could not be mended any more was used. The colourful stripes were often either handspun and home dyed cow hair yarns, or commercial thick wool yarns. Rugs full of memories - "This was my late husband's shirt!"
April 6, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Traditional rag rugs in Brinken's museum in Ostrobothnia. Every last rag from clothes that could not be mended any more was used. The colourful stripes were often either handspun and home dyed cow hair yarns, or commercial thick wool yarns. Rugs full of memories - "This was my late husband's shirt!"
I'm plying the last two bobbins of Kainuu Grey. Colours from the youngsters almost black to the elderlies light grey. I love this wool! Soft and fine with character. #kainuugrey #kainuunharmas #handspinning #plying #hansenminispinner #wooleewinder
March 30, 2025 at 7:37 AM
I'm plying the last two bobbins of Kainuu Grey. Colours from the youngsters almost black to the elderlies light grey. I love this wool! Soft and fine with character. #kainuugrey #kainuunharmas #handspinning #plying #hansenminispinner #wooleewinder
Beautiful Saxony wheel in Martinsgården Museum, Överkalix, Sweden. And that cupboard in the background... wish it was mine! #saxonywheel #spinningwheel
March 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Beautiful Saxony wheel in Martinsgården Museum, Överkalix, Sweden. And that cupboard in the background... wish it was mine! #saxonywheel #spinningwheel
My friend Ulrike's bobbin lace at the museum where we show different handicraft techniques during the summers. I too used to make bobbin lace when I was younger. #bobbinlace
March 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
My friend Ulrike's bobbin lace at the museum where we show different handicraft techniques during the summers. I too used to make bobbin lace when I was younger. #bobbinlace
Finnish landrace aka Finnsheep with soft fine wool, and Åland sheep with long and strong outer coat, soft undercoat and horns. Two of Finlands sheep breeds. Lovely wool! #finnsheep #ålandsheep #suomenlammas #ahvenanmaanlammas #finsklantrasfår #ålandsfår #nordicshorttailsheep #heritagesheep
March 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Finnish landrace aka Finnsheep with soft fine wool, and Åland sheep with long and strong outer coat, soft undercoat and horns. Two of Finlands sheep breeds. Lovely wool! #finnsheep #ålandsheep #suomenlammas #ahvenanmaanlammas #finsklantrasfår #ålandsfår #nordicshorttailsheep #heritagesheep
I've had this DIY lazy kate for more than 13 years. I made it from a cardboard box. It can be used for all bobbin sizes. A flat heavy stone at the bottom keeps it steady. #lazykate #handspinning
March 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
I've had this DIY lazy kate for more than 13 years. I made it from a cardboard box. It can be used for all bobbin sizes. A flat heavy stone at the bottom keeps it steady. #lazykate #handspinning
My best supported spindle is made by Björn Peck. He also made a bowl for it. Wood: Carelian Birch. #bjornpeck #björnpeck #supportedspindle #handspindle #spindlebowl #carelianbirch
February 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
My best supported spindle is made by Björn Peck. He also made a bowl for it. Wood: Carelian Birch. #bjornpeck #björnpeck #supportedspindle #handspindle #spindlebowl #carelianbirch
A lovely baby hat in Myrbergsgården, my local museum. Leaf motives are common in Ostrobothnian crochet. Late 1800s or early 1900s. #tapestrycrochet #crochet #babyhat #hat
February 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
A lovely baby hat in Myrbergsgården, my local museum. Leaf motives are common in Ostrobothnian crochet. Late 1800s or early 1900s. #tapestrycrochet #crochet #babyhat #hat
A beautiful flax distaff in Iisakin Jussin tupa, a small museum in Ostrobothnia. #distaff #flaxspinning #saxonywheel #spinningwheel #handspinning #spinningtools
February 25, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A beautiful flax distaff in Iisakin Jussin tupa, a small museum in Ostrobothnia. #distaff #flaxspinning #saxonywheel #spinningwheel #handspinning #spinningtools
Today I remember the shocking news three years ago: Russia had attacked Ukraine. Very soon the first refugees arrived in my small community. I bought this little Motanka doll made by a child at a local fair: it's colours symbolises life and healing, as does the Ukranian flag.
February 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Today I remember the shocking news three years ago: Russia had attacked Ukraine. Very soon the first refugees arrived in my small community. I bought this little Motanka doll made by a child at a local fair: it's colours symbolises life and healing, as does the Ukranian flag.
February 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I finished #fantastitchsocks yesterday. These were so fun to knit! I'm casting on for another pair today. #stephenwest #sockknitting #leftoveryarn
February 21, 2025 at 8:19 AM
I finished #fantastitchsocks yesterday. These were so fun to knit! I'm casting on for another pair today. #stephenwest #sockknitting #leftoveryarn
A thick, warm poncho I knit from my handspun yarns. Technique Domino squares. #knitting #handspun #dominosquare #poncho #leftoveryarns
February 20, 2025 at 7:20 AM
A thick, warm poncho I knit from my handspun yarns. Technique Domino squares. #knitting #handspun #dominosquare #poncho #leftoveryarns
Grey Åland and brown Värmland sheep wool, replica soap stone spindle from Shetland (very nice). Nalbound purse, tablet woven band. I found out that tablet weaving is not for me 🫠 #nalbinding #nålbindning #värmlandsfår #supportedspindle #soapstone #ålandsfår #tabletweaving #heritagesheep #handspun
February 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Grey Åland and brown Värmland sheep wool, replica soap stone spindle from Shetland (very nice). Nalbound purse, tablet woven band. I found out that tablet weaving is not for me 🫠 #nalbinding #nålbindning #värmlandsfår #supportedspindle #soapstone #ålandsfår #tabletweaving #heritagesheep #handspun
Spinning lovely Kainuu Grey top from #saimasspinnery on Hansen Minispinner with lace assembly. #kainuugrey #handspinning #hansencrafts #hansenminispinner
February 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Spinning lovely Kainuu Grey top from #saimasspinnery on Hansen Minispinner with lace assembly. #kainuugrey #handspinning #hansencrafts #hansenminispinner
A bed in a small cottage in Finland by the Gulf of Bothnia. The curtains could be drawn to protect from draft and cold. And for privacy, of course. #bedlinen #bed #crochet #handwoven #curtain #wallpaper #granösundsfiskeläge #södravallgrund
February 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM
A bed in a small cottage in Finland by the Gulf of Bothnia. The curtains could be drawn to protect from draft and cold. And for privacy, of course. #bedlinen #bed #crochet #handwoven #curtain #wallpaper #granösundsfiskeläge #södravallgrund
Gunnister Man mannequin in Shetland Museum. Replica of his purse knit by me with my #handspun yarns. Helen Robertson's pattern (Ravelry). #gunnisterman #shetland #peatbogfinds
February 15, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Gunnister Man mannequin in Shetland Museum. Replica of his purse knit by me with my #handspun yarns. Helen Robertson's pattern (Ravelry). #gunnisterman #shetland #peatbogfinds
An old rigid heddle loom, a woven band, and a cut wool embroidery in a museum in Karleby. #rigidheddle #loom #wovenband #bandweaving #crossstitch
February 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
An old rigid heddle loom, a woven band, and a cut wool embroidery in a museum in Karleby. #rigidheddle #loom #wovenband #bandweaving #crossstitch
Spinning in public some years ago. Bosworth Pink Ivory and blue wool on a lovely pink rag rug. Also a wristaff for keeping the wool in place while talking with visitors and spinning. #handspinning #spindle #wristaff #bosworthspindle #ragrug
February 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Spinning in public some years ago. Bosworth Pink Ivory and blue wool on a lovely pink rag rug. Also a wristaff for keeping the wool in place while talking with visitors and spinning. #handspinning #spindle #wristaff #bosworthspindle #ragrug
This handspun yarn loved being wound into a cake! #SpinnersOfBluesky #handspunyarn
February 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This handspun yarn loved being wound into a cake! #SpinnersOfBluesky #handspunyarn
My best nalbinding needle made with horn (cattle, I think). #nalbinding #nålbindning #neulakinnas Min bästa nål för nålbindning. Horn från nötboskap tror jag.
February 9, 2025 at 7:44 AM
My best nalbinding needle made with horn (cattle, I think). #nalbinding #nålbindning #neulakinnas Min bästa nål för nålbindning. Horn från nötboskap tror jag.