[While I continue to work on my room, here's a little bit of festival fun from a few weeks ago.] For several years now I have heard the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival discussed, in tones both hushed and exuberant. I was regaled by tales of spinning wheels obtained for cheap through the auction, or … Continue reading Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival 2016
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Keep Your Wheels A’Spinning
A few weeks ago, I had a surprisingly lazy Sunday - nowhere to go, nothing pressing to do, so I proceeded to ply the last little bit of the wool/alpaca/silk singles I had on my bobbin, and the last of the blue wool/silk blend I still had on my drop spindles and then, for good … Continue reading Keep Your Wheels A’Spinning
Handmade Christmas 2015
Now that we're past the holidays...let's get to this year's line-up of handmade gift items! ( a few will not be included in this round-up, as they have not yet made their way via mail to their final resting place) Of course, you've already seen the lovely purple Merino wool I spun for Meri earlier … Continue reading Handmade Christmas 2015
Autumn Sparkles
That's what I'm calling the fiber that's currently on my wheel. Technically, the colorway is recorded on the bag as "Harvest." That works, too. But it's really sparkly, so I'm going to to with my "Autumn Sparkles" anyway. At least in the comfort of my own home. It's been really difficult to photograph in my basement … Continue reading Autumn Sparkles
New Arrival
Thanks to a very generous gift from a co-worker, I now have a spinning wheel! I've been spinning on a drop spindle since May (and getting better at it, I think) and had my first opportunity to try my hand at a wheel a few months back, at one of the Stitch 'n Time meetings. … Continue reading New Arrival
Nerf Guns and Bobbins 