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    Spinning Sable, singles edition

    If you remember, a few months ago I posted about my current spin-in-progress. Well, nearly two months later I’m finally finished with the singles. And, instead of my initial intentions for a 3ply, I ended up just doing 2 bobbins for a 2ply. I’m not sure how I feel about…

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    On a whim

    Monday I decided, on a whim, to dye some fiber. I had egg coloring kits on hand, and I had fiber fluff, and I had a Monday at home to clean and dye fiber in between work projects. Ahhh the joys of being your own boss at least part of…

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    My handspun camel/merino shawl is done! I’m not 100% thrilled with the patten – it’s a little too boring for my tastes. But it sets off the gorgeous handspun yarn wonderfully. Today marks the beginning of a whirlwind month. So many things going on and I’m not quite sure how…

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    Spinning Sable

    I seem to go through phases with spinning. I love doing it. I love watching a chunk of roving go from a fluff of fiber to a tiny strand of yarn. I love watching the colors shift with each manipulation from fiber to singles to plied yarn to finished/knitted product.…

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    Breakfast & Yarn

    Breakfast Sunday took a nice little break today. My incredibly thoughtful husband, knowing how much it means to me to have our weekly fare together and also knowing how miserable I’ve been the last few days, decided to take me out for breakfast. No pictures to share, though – I…

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    The weekend

    :: Breakfast Sunday, something I’m trying hard to make a habit now. :: Lots of spinning while being holed up in the house from snow. :: Pretty daylight on the indoor plants thanks to aforementioned snow. :: A much more labor-intense painting project than anticipated resulting in just a single…