I've rediscovered my drum carder and learned a new trick: making rolags. It all started when a friend was thinning out the fiber stash she inherited from her mother in law, who passed away a few years ago. She's been steadily going through everything, including Christmas ornaments & decorations her father in law couldn't bear … Continue reading Rolag-o-rama
Tag: spinning yarn
Spinzilla 2017 (with a roller derby ending & complete with footnotes)
Spinzilla was ages ago, or so it seems now, especially since a good chunk of the people in my yarn and fiber network went to Rhinebeck1 this past weekend, and like Spinzilla, I hope to one day experience Rhinebeck. Since this was my first Spinzilla, I set really attainable goals for myself: I just wanted … Continue reading Spinzilla 2017 (with a roller derby ending & complete with footnotes)
The Week October 16-22
So last week I flaked out on everything and spent a good part of the week in bed, either reading (I finished a bad steampunk novel and started The Essex Serpent) or sleeping. Spinzilla was fun but, as usual, I went all-in and by Saturday was ready for it to be over. My hip flexors … Continue reading The Week October 16-22
The Week October 2-8
Last week: Take fancy final project photos of Inamara, which involves getting Mr. Q & his photog skills. Ugh - I still need to do this. Carry on with (S)urge, the new shawl. Making progress! Spin, whether it's handpainted or some of the fleece from my stash. I started and finished spinning fleece from my … Continue reading The Week October 2-8
The Week September 25 – October 1
Last week: Take fancy final project photos of Inamara, which involves getting Mr. Q & his photog skills. Use his camera this time, not my phone. I talked to him about it but we never got around to it. Continue working on the new blanket. Finished. I started and restarted (twice) a shawl, and finally … Continue reading The Week September 25 – October 1
Wordless Wednesdays: Pigeon Roof Studios Spin
The Week September 18-24
Last week: Weave in the ends of Aranami/Imanara (there are lots even though I've been weaving in as I go), and wash & block, then sniff & squish. All done! Choose and start a new knitting project. Will it be a blanket to give away or will it be a shawl to keep? I have … Continue reading The Week September 18-24
