It's a nice Little Wheel

I'm thinning the herd! This is a nice little wheel, but sits all alone unused. So to share the spinning love, I'm offering this Ashford Traditional spinning wheel for sale.

Comes with two bobbins - $250.00 (plus shipping) - Paypal. Click photo, hit all sizes to see an enlarged picture. Wheel has SOLD

Loving the Spin

This really was a fun spin. Nice long fiber that just glided out of my fingers, as I spun into the afternoon.

I added just the right amount angelina to the fiber as I spun, to give a glimmer of sparkle.

I'm thinking spring violets, when I look at the finished skein. 4 oz. and 284 yds.

Off to the Wool Cave it goes to join the others.

Take a Spin on the Rough Side

I'm really enjoying spinning this Lincoln long wool. Not the softest, but doses everything have to be as soft as a babies bottom? There are alot of interesting fibers out there to spin and dye. Half the fun is experimenting and trying something new.

On to the softer side. I finally finished the merino, angora, sari silk, and poodle hair yarn.

Very soft.....should bloom nicely once I start knitting with it. Into the wool cave it goes for now, til I decide what to knit.

View out my Window

Feeling tranquil as I spin, watching the falling snow and birds eat seed off the railing.

Yummy Wool and Chunky Turkey Stew

Would you believe that these locks are unwashed raw wool? I am in Love.... These two fleeces are beyond yummy. The tight little curls on the left are BFL. The silky relaxed locks on the right are a BFL and wensleydale cross. Both come from coated sheep and are lovely.

Yesterday I washed about 12 pounds of fleece and started dyeing the locks. Will post dyed locks pictures soon. I let the pots rest over night and will finish today.

What's for Supper? Chunky Turkey Stew .

I browned the chopped turkey, onions, celery with some leaves in a large stew pot. Then I added, chopped carrots, green beans, chunked potatoes with the skins left on, chicken stock, and few shakes of black pepper. Let simmer all day and ready for supper. Gotta - Love those one pot meals. So I can get to the important things, like dyeing fiber and playing with wool.

Calm before the Storm

I'm watching a bright red cardinal eating seed off my deck railing, as I spin. The wind is beginning to pick-up and the snow will be here in a few hours. Just a few flurries are falling now. The weather channel says high winds for tomorrow and into tomorrow night along with snow and freezing rain. We all know what that means. I don't even want to think about a power outage. The temperature has been in the teens for the last few days. Yes....we have a generator, but not my favorite thing to do.

One bobbin down and 3/4 of the other bobbin to go. Should have it plyed by the end of the week.

Take those Scraps for a fun Spin!

Loaded with color and lots of texture - scraps from the drum-carder are a fun spin. I can't seem to part with the teeniest bit of fluff. Once a week - I add more fiber to the spindle. Such a simple pleasure. Spinning and watching each little bit... add something new to the handspun.

Thought I would leave you today with a picture of my spinning buddy.