in a spin
August 30, 2009 ~ posted by fiona in colour :: spinning
Since I came back from Woolfest with this
I’ve been inspired to begin learning this
And this
So (slowly) I’m amassing a small haul of slubby wayward yarns that should be useful for the weaving assignment in my next OCA Textiles 1 module, and for felting as well.
I tried a bit of crochet and like the random stripiness a lot…
I am loving spinning! It’s so addictive – colour flowing from one hand to the other, making magic as it goes. I don’t seem to be able to stop. And now I’m dreaming about one of these…
1. i love spinning, 2. wool3, 3. Kromski Sonata, 4. IMG_0272
made with Big Huge Labs Mosaic Maker
mmmmm! yum yum yum! That crochet sample! OOOHHHH!
jackie :: August 30, 2009 @ 8:39 pm
ohh and now spinning!
i’m afraid that if i try ‘ll be won over.too many things to learn too little time.
neki rivera :: August 31, 2009 @ 9:18 am
Could not agree more… I have invaded our family room with the wheel and wool roving, yarns and fluff everywhere… I just love it…
like your work a lot!
Florcita :: August 31, 2009 @ 2:38 pm
Lovely yarn! You should definitely buy a spinningwheel. Makes spinning even more fun.
Annica :: August 31, 2009 @ 5:16 pm
Hi Fiona
The yarn is great – I knew you would manage to learn to spin with a drop spindle. I bet you are glad you persisted. I still have my eye on the electric spinning wheel that I tried at the Ashford stand but I have just got one of their Knitter’s Looms for my 60th birthday. I will blog about it sometime this week – it is fab!!!
textileat-showcase :: August 31, 2009 @ 9:00 pm
Wow, can’t wait to try some spinning at Christmas! xxx
Esther :: August 31, 2009 @ 9:07 pm
Oh don’t you just love that buzz of new things to try!
Joanna :: August 31, 2009 @ 9:38 pm
I’m with both Jackie and Neki on this. But I really really want a friend who spins!
Helen :: August 31, 2009 @ 9:57 pm
Gorgeous! Looks great fun. Look forward to your weaving samples!
Penny
Penny :: September 1, 2009 @ 9:16 am
Fabulous photos. The book looks great and I really want a spindle too! Love your crocheted piece
Carolyn
Carolyn :: September 3, 2009 @ 6:15 pm
LOL!!! I saw this book at Wingham Wool Works, when I was there at the workshop, bought it and decided to learn spinning (had never thought about it before, but the book is soo inspiring!) Today I got my first drop spindle….
Monika :: September 9, 2009 @ 8:26 pm
Wow…beautiful yarns! I took Lexi’s camp Pluckyfluff a few years back and it was fabulous! She is inspirational, and it’s fun to think outside of the box with spinning. Great job! Love your blog. I found you on flickr.
–Jennifer (Syrendell on flickr)
Jennifer Tan :: September 19, 2009 @ 12:37 am