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Why the Rowan Tree?
The rowan tree has a long history in folklore as a tree which protects against enchantment. The tree's berries are a five-pointed star or pentagram
(pentagram is an ancient protective symbol). The color red was deemed to be protection against enchantment - the rowan was also denoted as a tree of
the goddess or fairy tree by virtue.
(pentagram is an ancient protective symbol). The color red was deemed to be protection against enchantment - the rowan was also denoted as a tree of
the goddess or fairy tree by virtue.
Who are we?
Lynnel Rowan is a veterinarian from Kansas with a strong interest in small ruminants (sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas). She has raised natural colored
fine wool sheep for nearly 20 years, learning the textile trades along the way. She is a spinner, weaver and knitter; she enjoys working with many different
natural fibers, but she'll tell you "I truly enjoy raising sheep. The textile journey has been fabulous, but really it's all about the sheep."
Linda Hargroves is a native of Washington State and has always loved good wood, lovingly restoring antiques back to a functional state. She learned to
spin and knit when her mother became ill and needed a lot of care. Antique spinning wheels were a natural step from there. She and her husband raise
cattle, hay and goats. During the school year she instructs in the computer lab at a small private school.
fine wool sheep for nearly 20 years, learning the textile trades along the way. She is a spinner, weaver and knitter; she enjoys working with many different
natural fibers, but she'll tell you "I truly enjoy raising sheep. The textile journey has been fabulous, but really it's all about the sheep."
Linda Hargroves is a native of Washington State and has always loved good wood, lovingly restoring antiques back to a functional state. She learned to
spin and knit when her mother became ill and needed a lot of care. Antique spinning wheels were a natural step from there. She and her husband raise
cattle, hay and goats. During the school year she instructs in the computer lab at a small private school.
I am a New Zealand citizen born and raised. After my formal education I served my apprenticeship as a carpenter
and joiner. From there I went on to become a residential builder, so basically I have been a "wood spoiler" all my
working life. When Denise, my wife, expressed an interest in learning to spin wool I decided that I could make her a
better wheel than the offerings that were available on the local market.
The first wheel I made was so well accepted within the local spinning fraternity, I was asked to make several more
for various ladies, and well, the rest is history. I have now made some hundreds, and each has been hand made
and individually checked and spun on before dispatch. No kitset here, which relies on the craftsmanship of the
assembler for the end result.
The first couple of dozen or so wheels were made from Matai, a New Zealand native timber, but all the rest have
been made from Kauri, New Zealand's most prized timber, sought after the world over for its fine qualities.
Regards and have a great day, Take Care, Graham Collins
and joiner. From there I went on to become a residential builder, so basically I have been a "wood spoiler" all my
working life. When Denise, my wife, expressed an interest in learning to spin wool I decided that I could make her a
better wheel than the offerings that were available on the local market.
The first wheel I made was so well accepted within the local spinning fraternity, I was asked to make several more
for various ladies, and well, the rest is history. I have now made some hundreds, and each has been hand made
and individually checked and spun on before dispatch. No kitset here, which relies on the craftsmanship of the
assembler for the end result.
The first couple of dozen or so wheels were made from Matai, a New Zealand native timber, but all the rest have
been made from Kauri, New Zealand's most prized timber, sought after the world over for its fine qualities.
Regards and have a great day, Take Care, Graham Collins
| Co-Owners of RowanTree Woolery: Lynnel Rowan (standing) Linda Hargroves (seated) |
The Makers of the Cherub
Spinning Wheels: Graham and
Denise Collins
Spinning Wheels: Graham and
Denise Collins
| RowanTree Woolery - Selah, WA |
| (509) 698-6151 Cell (509) 388-5619 |
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