Monday, January 30, 2012

Class prep

Who knew it would be so much fun?

Since last Wednesday's class, I've flick-carded and Kool-Aid-dyed two three-ounce batches of donated Romney locks I had previously washed. I've assembled eleven spindles, tested them, and got leaders started on all of them (plus a couple extras), figuring out while I did so that I have a strong preference for bottom whorls and why.

All that fiber play gave me the itch to start my own spinning project, so I chose a four-ounce braid of super-fine Merino I got as a prize in a contest. The colors remind me of violets IRL. I just may have to take my miniSpinner in my carry-on bag so I can keep spinning in Texas!

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5 comments:

  1. Poppy1/30/12, 11:26 AM

    Beautiful colors! You've lit a little fire in my heart to learn to spin wool someday! Keep posting!

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  2. Thistle Cove Farm1/30/12, 5:24 PM

    Like you, I prefer the bottom whorl; somehow it's easier for me to use.
    The wool is lovely and like the colors but that roving is fabulous!

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  3. Christine1/30/12, 6:03 PM

    Texas? Did I miss something?

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  4. Michelle1/30/12, 7:04 PM

    CHRISTINE! That's where my NEPHEW is!

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  5. denise1/31/12, 6:50 PM

    nice. those kids are going to have so much fun!

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