See, this is why I am learning how to spin! Is this stuff not gorgeous or what? And in person it is so much nicer. It has a little bit of sparkle, just a little, and it is textured but … Continue reading
May 30, 2013
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March 22, 2013
by Tammy
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Spindle Home in My Thirty-One Tote!
I finally have a home for my spinning supplies! Since adding spinning with a spindle to my long list of crafting endeavors, my roving, spindle, and various other tools have not really had a “home,” other than a cheesy card … Continue reading
March 9, 2013
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Organzing the Handspun
It feels strange to say this, but I now have some handspun yarn. Of course, it is pretty wonky looking. I have yet to produce a skein of yarn that I would knit or crochet with, but I’m hopeful. In … Continue reading
January 23, 2013
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Finally! Some Colored Roving!
I told myself that I would not touch my Knit Picks roving order until after I used up all of the roving in my kit, but I finally caved the other day. I am so, so tired of gray roving! … Continue reading
January 10, 2013
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Spindle Skein Reveal
Ummm…yeah…believe it or not, this is a skein of yarn, my first. The fiber was 2 ounces of medium Coopworth, and as you can see I spun the bajebeez out of it! The colored bits of yarn hold the skein … Continue reading
January 7, 2013
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The Zen of the Spindle
I have been fighting the urge to spin yarn for probably at least a year. I told myself the usual: I do not need another hobby. I do not have the time. I can just buy nice yarn, so what … Continue reading
May 29, 2012
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Spinning Fiber Is Everywhere
As I have been spending a chunk of my summer vacation catching up on craft podcasts and finding new podcasts, I have noticed that spinning fiber is super popular right now. Of course, this may be because knitting, which tends … Continue reading
April 19, 2009
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YarnCon in Chicago Coming in October
For those who live in the mid-west, you may want to check into attending YarnCon this October in Chicago. Along with lots of yarn to purchase and fellow yarn crafters to meet, there will be workshops offered: Flower Pins from … Continue reading