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More Samples

So my sister got some absolutely fabulous pictures of the many kinds of samples I sent, and I thought I’d share them.

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Samples

You might remember that, in July, I participated in the Phat Fiber sample boxes. Well, I missed August due to the Colorado trip, so I decided to give it another shot for September. With a few slight changes. This time … Continue reading

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In Which The Tardy Author Apologizes

I did it again. I let this poor blog languish. I’m sorry! This is just plain ridiculous. All it seems to take is one instance of “I’ll do that later” and the whole blog avalanches over the precipice and into … Continue reading

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Back In The Spin

My spinning has finally picked up again, and I’ve had a few minor victories that put me well on the road to happy spinning again. I finished the silk laceweight for my sister. And, while I was at it, I … Continue reading

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I Seem To Have This Thing For Lace

I have a total of three laceweight spinning projects going on right now. The alpaca and silk you’ve seen, so here’s the new baby. Angora cobweb fluffy laceweight. Ahhhhhhhh. You cannot believe how soft this yarn is when it’s plied. … Continue reading

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Knit For Your Life!

So I’m nuts. I want to finish my sweater project before the nineteenth. I see many late night efforts in my future. As you can see, it’s grown quite a bit, and I’m now into my third ball of yarn … Continue reading

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Cochineal: Part 3

I tell you, this pot of dye was like the Energizer Bunny! It just kept going and going and going! The first batch of wool came out a sort of mauve color. And the bag seemed to have worked! Then … Continue reading

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