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YEAH…… Five updates on the project page today. Best day at the studio ever. I spun with feathers.
There’s a lot of dyeing going on. I’m not doing any of it. Cool.
A Mountain of Fibre
and none of it for me….Okay, I confess that I snagged two rovings. I swear I am only doing that for quality control.
My final class with my intermediate group finished yesterday. Bittersweet, I would have to say. This group was a joy to teach. The yarns that came out of last night’s class were positively stunning. And I must confess –I enjoy the largess teachers collect. I had food, wine, a super sweet card, chocolates and absorbent J Clothes….(obviously from someone who has been in the studio on dyeing day!)
The monthly carding group will give me a chance to check on their progress but I’m not sure it’s going to be enough. Hopefully a few studio visits will fill the gaps.
Much thanks this week to Kristin and Becky for the fibre assist. The rovings we cannot spin are being tagged right now for their long trek to the Arctic Circle.
The focus tonight is on 3 ply yarns…Gotta love a nice bouncy, round, lofty 3 ply…Yeah…
Dog Gone
but the fur remained. Becky spent most of Wednesday cleaning her Chow’s fur and it is now just waiting to dry.
I’ll be keeping some of what is carded for this…What’s the point of having a yarn project and not including some spun dog fur, or other fun project.
On the other hand I don’t think I ever posted a picture of the locks that Jennifer and I dyed together…
A few singles have made it to the 355. Will quickly post those and then on the road.
Just got back from Whistler and on the way to the Island. Love a good BC adventure. The snow in Whistler yesterday was wonderful. The Indian food from Tandori Grill, even better.
Painting with Wool
Having this idea of Koi in my mind has been sticking with me for weeks. I know that I am working on a yarn a day, but this is a yarn that I am going to want to spin, card and dye for over and over again.
Creating the batt for this yarn was like layering paint on a canvas. I am hoping to post a short video of the creation of this batt. More photos on the 355 Project page.
When it rains, it pours and other misadventures.
I am hearty craft stock, I can take the rain, I really can. No wimp here. I never cancel outdoor shows in the rain and I hate looking at empty spaces in a market on a rainy day from last minute cancellations.
Ladner was excrutiating this weekend with more rain inside my tent than outside. (evidenced by people leaving their umbrellas open inside the tent) ….and this….
The table cloth started taking up the excess water, which the hats and scarves then started to absorb. Thanks to Jennifer, Kim and Angela for coming to my rescue. Jennifer, I’ll return the poncho and the towels as soon as they dry up!
Saturday was beautiful and sunny and I had the happiest customer I’ve ever had. Someone as excited by the handspun and lovely felted cloches.as I am.
And a week of dyeing and knitting gave me such a bright and cheerful stack of baby hats.
I’ll be in and out of touch while I’m working on some fundraising efforts for RIPE. I can’t say enough how I appreciate the local farmer’s markets. Buy a ticket or two if you can and if not and you can consider donating something for the silent auction, please email me at carmen@melonheadknitwear.com. There will be a few MelonHead items available for you to bid on.
Friday with the two Clares
Production day is usually at Claire’s on Friday, but since I have a Clare already in my studio and they hadn’t met yet I really wanted them to get to meet. My two best Clare’s and a whole day craftastic day! It was awesome.
French Claire(or card Claire) and British Clare (or knit Clare) were a perfect pair. A photo shoot ensued and this is my favourite shot.
I spent most of the day at the studio and managed two new colourways. I love when I get to dry the yarn in the sun. I wish all my Fridays were like this one.
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