Category Archives: Spinning
City Wildlife
Grabbed a pigeon and stopped in this tree, right above us. It stayed a long time here, whistling at another hawk a couple trees away. We pulled out the super duper wildlife camera (the iphone – what can I say? … Continue reading
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Three Days in a Row, Driving to Sacramento
And I’m tired. This is how I spent my Friday evening: Spinning while sleeping. the Kid obliged me with his photography skills. Thanks Kid! Also, while sitting in many hours of conference, I finished my second Sprossling sleeve, and knit … Continue reading
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Virtual Stringtopia
Since I’m not at Stringtopia for real, I’m pretending with a bunch of other people. And look! My swap/goodie bag just arrived today! Beautiful Shetland, Spunky Eclectic light BFL, and LEGO CANDY!!!!!!111!!!!!OMG11!!! Love Love and Love. Thank you Ellen! My … Continue reading
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The Nature of Good and Evil
Eh. Maybe I won’t write about that just now. *** Feels like Spring is Springing today! Rain again yesterday, which is lovely to listen to, while folding clothes in front of the fire of an evening. (Not so lovely driving … Continue reading
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Sometimes I make my own yarn
Not often, but I’m trying to work with my spindle more consistently. A couple weeks ago, I spun and plied and washed this pretty little skein. The back of the dining room chair makes a great skein winder, except for a … Continue reading
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The spindle came out
I went to Color: A Fiber Festival the other weekend and took a beginning spindle class. It was just what I wanted to get me going with the spindle. I like learning out of books, but when I’m just starting … Continue reading
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