by carmen | Feb 25, 2011 | Dyeing, Spinning, Workshops & Classes
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…
by carmen | Feb 19, 2011 | Dyeing, Events, Spinning
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.
by carmen | Feb 14, 2011 | Dyeing, Spinning
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.
by carmen | Feb 2, 2011 | Personal, Spinning
Just when I think things get figured out and settle into a nice calm…..things change.(again) An opportunity (bigger than me) has presented itself and I just don’t know whether I’m ready to take that next step. I definitely can’t do it alone and I’m not sure how many of my friends I’ll need to coral into this crazy scheme. Although I’m sure most of them would be game.
I know a pretty supportive and adventurous group of people. Some even a bit more twisted than me.
Something with a unique twist, hmmm, and to keep it from unravelling—well, isn’t that just the mystery of all spun fibre?
by carmen | Feb 1, 2011 | Spinning
In working on the 355 Project, I have developed a sweet little technique for dealing with tops and rovings that have long stretches of colour. It’s giving a lovely result in the finished yarns and is particularly cheeky when incorporated into a single.
I’m thinking of actually doing a video tutorial for it. Now all I need is a steady hand for the camera. In the meantime……a little eye Candy with some help from the Kromski Sonata….(which I am loving BTW)…
Super sweet merino, bamboo, nylon…..Eye candy, spin candy.
by carmen | Jan 30, 2011 | Spinning
OMG, I can’t even begin to tell you how it feels to have a clear head, tummy and to feel the fog finally lifting. Well rested body and limbs connected to the wheel in a magical way today and the 355 Project is back on track. I have updated four new yarns and will update the rest tomorrow.
While the spinning felt fantastic and invigorating, it didn’t take too many hours to tire me out. Here was my favourite. Casbah.
There will be yarnie dreams tonight.
