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Spin, spun, span?
on Apr 28, 2008 in handspun spinning I've been spinning over the last couple of days. I plan to take Arwen (My Majacraft Little Gem) with me to Sheep and Wool this weekend and needed to get back on my game. Oy, do my poor outta shape knees hurt. But I'm happy to say that I was able to s...
hardcore… er, batty
on Jan 4, 2009 in Canada general stuff handspun knitting knitting FO! knits life spinning winter wool … well, maybe hardcore is a bit harsh. But I am now in possession of a drum carder, which, in my mind, means I am most definitively into spinning seriously. In less than a year, I have amassed quite a few spinning ‘toys’. Bogg...
Finished Object
on Feb 6, 2009 in crafts finished object knitting spinning wool yarn handspun scarf Well, almost. My friend Opal sent me some delicious handpainted fiber in a care package which enabled my latest knitting project. Can you tell what it is? It’s a spiralling scarf. Constructed like a flat doily, the only difference is that I did...
Making Progress
on Feb 20, 2009 in Journal error handspun knit knitting life pattern spinning yarn As promised yesterday I have several pictures to post today. First, I finished my February Challenge for the Ravelry Spindlers group. The theme was Mardi Gras. . This picture was my inspiration, this was my fiber, this is what it look...
Monday ramblings.
on Feb 22, 2009 in handspun jewelry On Saturday I took a class called Wire Play Day at The Bead Gallery. It’s a really neat class as you get to choose the project you want to work on. I chose to make the Doodlebug Bracelet. The frame of the bracelet is made up of 16 gauge wire...