Comments on: Fiber Arts Friday – Growing Silk

By: Molly

Molly — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:39:39 +0000

I still had no idea that you could grow silkworms until I read this article! I didn't know where silk came from.. amazing the things you learn on the internet. I'm going to check this out even more.. very interesting. -Molly Antique Jewelry

By: Feistywoman Designs

Feistywoman Designs — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:47:33 +0000

Silkworms are fascinating and I love the fiber. However, I must confess to an aversion to all things bug-ish so have never had an interest in raising them. But… Oh. My. Goodness. how silk takes dye is fabulous!
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By: TexasRed

TexasRed — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:53:58 +0000

No idea you could do this as a home project. Please keep us posted!
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By: Amber

Amber — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:29:04 +0000

You just gave me something else to think about. Squirmy little wormys would go over wonderfully with the kids.
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By: maya | springtree road

maya | springtree road — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:22:01 +0000

i read that article with great interest. i’m thinking about it, but i feel like i have enough on my plate right now.

plus, i’m not that big a fan of the bugs and stuff. and i’d feel really bad if i killed them or something.

but it’s really interesting and a great idea!
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By: Melissa @ Oursuburbanhomestead

Melissa @ Oursuburbanhomestead — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:38:55 +0000

I have heard of some Waldorf schools raising silkworms in the classroom but never really researched it further. Thanks for the link. I think this is something we will definitely be trying here too!
Melissa @ Oursuburbanhomestead´s last blog ..Fiber Arts Friday ~ Waldorf Babies

By: Andi

Andi — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:05:03 +0000

One of my sadnesses when I was a kid was losing the chance to buy a silkworm because I punched Susanne Golden in the stomach (I said I could punch hard; she didn’t believe me and said “hit me” so I did, yeah I was 8). Thank you for the links, maybe I will do this with my son.
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By: linda

linda — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:40:05 +0000

Hey Katy if you do get silk from a silkworm project, I’ll buy some from you. I love blending silk with alpaca, but cannot deal with the cute creepy crawlies.

By: MaLinda

MaLinda — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:54:26 +0000

Nice worms!! I can just see this awesome yarn spun with Alpaca and Silk, maybe lace weight, then kitted into a lacy shawl. Woo Hoo, a night on the town!!