I’ve been spinning everyday for the Tour de Fleece. I don’t have a lot to show for it though because both of my projects are laceweight singles. They are taking FOREVER! I did finally finish up the 3 oz of singles on the wheel and have started plying them. I think […]

I’m participating in the Tour de Fleece 2008 — which is just basically spinning everyday that the Tour de France competitors are racing. I haven’t spun as much as some, but have managed to spin each day. It’s fun to have a goal and great for the spinning to be more diligent and […]

I spent my day off on July 4th dyeing some fiber. I had lots of fun and I think most of it came out pretty well. I’m pretty color challenged, so it’s always a surprise to see how my dye jobs finish up.
 

 
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Color Dots, BFL - Woodsey Walk, […]

I’ve got a new spindle! As the spindle love is returning to chez Sherie I’ve been in the mood to enlarge my small spindle collection. I’ve had my eye on some spindles by Avi Wasserman and found the perfect one at The Fold. Toni is so great and had just what I […]

Just finished spinning my first batch of a 60/40 Merino Bamboo blend and let me tell you this fiber is wonderful! So soft and it has a sheen like silk. The Merino gives the blend the memory and springy-ness of wool. I had 2 oz of this lusciousness purchased from my favorite […]

Here is the second 4 oz of my March Spunky Eclectic Fiber club Merino. Mud Season is the name of the colorway. This batch I spun up as low twist singles, aiming for a Malabrigo-esque type yarn. I think it came out pretty close. It is slightly thick/thin, but overall right […]