by carmen | Apr 22, 2011 | Spinning
Yet another wheel has entered the herd. Finally, I have my Kromski Sonata. I’ve been wanting this wheel since the first time Irene talked one of her other spinning students out of her seat for me to have a wee spin. I test drove one in March and realized that for the price, functionality, bobbin size and portability that this wheel is a bargain. Oh, yes, and it’s also pretty.
While I am enjoying the slick nature of the Majacraft Suzie Pro, it’s insanely heavy. Definitely not leaving the studio.
I love the Lendrum, but again, even though it breaks down for travel, the bag is awkward and with all flyers and bobbins it’s also pretty heavy.
I bought a Hitchhiker Wheel last year. At only 7 lbs and fitting into a tote bag, this seemed like the perfect solution. I’ve never felt great on that wheel. I consider my wheel of last resort. Basically, the thing is just too low and small. I feel like I’m playing with a Fisher Price spinning wheel. Shame really, as it actually spins quite well. I often use it for an extra lazy kate.
Now you think I’d be done with the wheels and that the studio is pretty full, but well, the shop’s Schact order just came in…..the Matchless is still in the box….it IS calling to me. I know the Sidekick is coming, and it’s cute and all, but the Matchless, well its heavenly.
by carmen | Apr 18, 2011 | Events, Knitting & Crochet
I love, love, love taking the bus to Whistler for meetings. I’m heading home on the bus after 9PM, using the time to update the blog. Seriously cool.
This is pretty much how it’s going to be starting next month right up until the end of the year. On the road, on the way to a show, home from a show, packing for a show…..EEK. This is officially the most number of shows I have attempted in a year. Why, I’m not sure exactly……I mean really, I know I haven’t grown extra arms, I didn’t hire an army of assistants,…..so what makes me think I can do this?
It’s all for the love of the craft, baby. I cannot deny that if I am not in a permanent state of busy, semi-panic, I am not happy. I apologize to my loved ones for this constant heightened state of freakiness, but at least I am finally admitting that this is how I roll.
My meeting with Gabi went well. Here’s a sneak peek at the new little topper, but for a better photo, well I’ll leave that to the pro.
by carmen | Apr 14, 2011 | Events, Studio
I know that this is supposed to be a blog about knitting spinning and dyeing but due to Kristin, it also seems to be a lot about our coffee consumption. We both discovered the same sale at London Drugs and the carding station is also now a coffee pod warehouse.
Show Updates For This Year
Filberg Festival
Edmonton Folk Festival
Vancouver Farmers Market
Ladner Village Market
That’s all for now, although I am still waiting to hear back for one show.
There have been several new yarn updates.
by carmen | Apr 9, 2011 | Spinning, Studio
The arrival of a new drum carder today was a thrill for the studio…One more carder Louet Fine Cloth it was taken for its first run and I think Kristin is up spinning that alpaca right now.
I was appreciative of a more frivolous item.
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| A Capsule Holder for the Dulce Gusto |
I finished the hat and scarf that I started yesterday. I just could not put the knitting down. Clearly a combination of yarn love mixed with caffeine overdrive. Here’s a pic of the yarn near coffee.
I have Jennifer to thank for the lovely addition of locks. These were hand dyed back in January just waiting for this batch of yarns I’ve been spinning. I wasn’t going to knit a hat, but Kristin insisted. I love a space where we all enable each other to spin and knit even more. I’ll put up a picture as soon as I find a model.
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| Lily Pond |
I managed one more corespun today, ever mindful of the upcoming 100th yarn. It’s also in the garden theme. I’m done with cores for now though…Spun that, done that. I think I’ll tackle something large tomorrow.
