Archive for June, 2008

HHHHH Questionnaire

Posted on Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 at 7:52 am

1. How long have you been spinning? What skill level do you consider yourself?
I’ve been spinning for 1 1/2 years. I would say I’m at an intermediate level.
2. What kinds of yarn do you create (singles/2-ply/3-ply/art yarn)?
all of the above
3. What do you spin with (spindle/wheel/both)?
I use my wheel the most, but I […]

Ohh Bamboo!

Posted on Monday, June 23rd, 2008 at 8:19 am

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 […]

Low Twist Singles

Posted on Friday, June 20th, 2008 at 9:46 am

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 […]

Estes Park

Posted on Monday, June 16th, 2008 at 8:08 am

We are home from Estes Park and had a fantastic time. It was 106F in Texas when we left and a lovely 68F in Estes Park when we arrived. It was heavenly. The cabin we rented turned out to be a house! It was huge and so very nice. I’ve […]

Estes Park, CO

Posted on Monday, June 9th, 2008 at 10:14 pm

DH and I are off to Estes Park tomorrow after work. We’ll actually drive up to Colorado Springs and spend the night. Then a nice drive up to Estes Park on Wednesday. I think we’ll hit the outlet mall in Castle Rock on the way too. And maybe a few shops […]

Mud Season

Posted on Sunday, June 8th, 2008 at 6:51 am

Newest yarn hot off the wheel! Spunky Eclectic March 2008 fiber club - Mud Season, 100% Merino, 4oz. Yarn is 250 yards, 2 ply, 10 WPI. This was a dream to spin, almost effortless. The finished yarn is so soft and springy. I have another 4 oz of the same […]