I've almost filled another bobbin with my marled two-ply, but ran out of spun Shetland. So I whipped out my Jenkins standard Turkish spindle to spin up the last of Braveheart's roving to ply with the remaining Jacob. I love the juxtaposition of new and old technology, both executed in beautiful woods, and both doing their jobs so well. Here's a close-up of the myrtlewood spindle's whorls; so, so pretty:
The first skein of marled yarn came out noticeably bulkier than this second bobbinful, so I don't think I'll be able to use them for the same project. Disappointing; I obviously need to get better at spinning a consistent single.
That's it for now from . . .
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Sometimes if the yarn has a chance to relax it will puff up a bit. Also washing it and letting it hang unweighted might minimize the difference. Ok, this is probably sacreligious, but have you thought about overdyeing this - it would be beautiful (I have trouble leaving anything white...)
Actually, I HAVE thought about overdying this; I think it would be beautiful, too. But the one time I overdyed something like this (with red), I got some barely dyed spots (where I tied the skein, I think), which has discouraged me from trying again. And I'd have to decide on a color....
Repeated exposure to this blog is giving me a case of Turkish spindle lust. Not that I needed much of a push.
Shelly
Well, I'm not apologizing, Shelly; I LOVE my Turkish spindles both for their beauty and their function!
And I am feeling terrible guilt over the turkish spindle I have and have not yet used. Hard getting started on this one for someone who has never used a spindle. I personally love the natural colors. The whites that come from natural fiber are so creamy ( or silvery) and have good depth No matter what you do with it, it will be lovely and your spinning looks pretty darn consistent to me!
I agree with Theresa, I think all your spinning efforts are wonderful. I only wish I had enough time at home to do more.
Michelle while I'm not spinning or knitting I keep wanting to pick up my crochet project every time I stop by your blog... Guess I better put my crochet stuff in my bag for ELT next week so I can work on my lace some more..
Theresa, does your sad, neglected spindle need a new home? ;-) And thanks; the second bobbinful IS pretty consistent -- just not with the first bobbinful! Since I wanted to use both of them for a vest, that's a problem.
Glad to inspire you towards ANY fibery endeavors, Cariann! See you next week....
Just had to jump on and say that I can't stand that saying either, "It's all good." Blech. I also don't like "My bad."
But I love seeing your work with the Jacob... Isn't it pretty? ;) Of course, I'm bias. :D Glad you're enjoying it! Shannon's sheep have lovely fiber!
Just the same, I'm impressed at what you can put out on a drop spindle. You've really developed those skills.
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