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Dressing the Flax Distaff

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3.First sweep of the flax

3.First sweep of the flax

Slowly move the strick in an arc to your right side, with your right hand leading the way.

Spinning flax & flax distaffs
 
   a) Types of flax distaff
 
   b) Making a cone distaff
 
   c) Preparing flax for the distaff
 
   d) Dressing a flax distaff

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