Always something to learn

When I first learned to spin, many things got in the way of my success including a chair too low, lack of patience, bashfulness (admitting I needed help), and practice. But lots of things made it finally happen for me: videos (especially by Judith McKenzie), classes, the support of friends and fellow spinners, and lots of practice. Of course, no [...]

By |February 15th, 2014|Categories: Spinning|1 Comment

Spinning and Weaving Dog Hair

Last summer I agreed to spin dog hair as a demonstration at the Sheep Dog Trials held on Vashon. The demonstration was great fun - children loved the spinning wheel and dog owners offered me bags of dog fur - but I walked away with a bunch of dog yarn singles with no real plan for their use. Vashon [...]

By |January 7th, 2014|Categories: Spinning, Weaving|1 Comment

Spinning Into the New Year

I think this may be my favorite time of the year - the respite between the activity leading up to Christmas and the start of a new year.  I never plan anything if I can help it.  Somehow, with the glow of celebration still around me and satisfaction from my completed (or not) gift creations still intact, the new year seems full [...]

By |December 30th, 2013|Categories: Knitting, Spinning, Weaving|0 Comments

Retreat Revelations Part 1

Because I am recently retired, I have been able to take part in various communal activities.  I live on an island that has a very active arts community - so of course we have weaving, spinning, and knitting groups.  Additionally, there are several weaving guilds in the area.  It is impossible to attend them all, but I am really enjoying [...]

By |November 24th, 2013|Categories: Knitting, Miscellaneous, Spinning|0 Comments
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