:: July 2004 
Feature
Spinning Red, White, and Blue Wool
Red, white, and blue are great colors before and after Independence Day, July 4. For purists, white is technically the absence of all color. For fibreworkers, white is regarded as part of the color palette to be used in fibre design. Combinations of red, white, and blue tend to be sporty and cheerful. Patriotic themes and nautical themes can be achieved by using red, white, and blue fibres as accent or main colors in fibre projects.
While we in the northern hemisphere do not equate summertime with time for wool, CyberFibres can vouch for the comfort of sitting in air conditioning and spinning away in July and August. Summer can be an excellent time for dyeing handspun wool, too, because it dries quickly in the warm air.
In spinning with red, white, and blue wool, be sure to keep your colored fibres separate until you are ready to spin them. This will prevent stray fibres of one color from attaching themselves to another color.
For a more subdued effect, select a burgundy shade of red, a creamy white, and an indigo denim blue when you plan your spinning project. With your yarn spun in summer, you'll be ready to knit, crochet, weave, and needlepoint all winter long