So after two days of bedrest with bad TV, uninteresting books and lots of surfing, I was going a little crazy. I tried to knit but it was too hard, and weaving is obviously out. Then I thought to get the electric miniSpinner Tom got me for Christmas. It works great even when I am flat on my back. So with football or baseball on I have been a spinning fool. I filled up two large bobbins with the fiber above. It is a dyed Merino and silk mix I bought at the Black Sheep Gathering. Next I will ply the two bobbins.
Then I spun this funky fiber I got at Black Sheep. It has ribbons, golden strands and dyed locks of mohair in it. The yarn is quite lumpy bumpy. I Navajo plied it which was challenging and below it is on the skein winder.
I have some quivit waiting for me next.
Feasts of Ice and Fire
Cooking from the Game of Thrones
You Can’t Eat Mount Rainier
Recipes from 1950's Seattle restaurants
Wonderful yarn, and wonderful tool! I am looking forward to using mine soon, and already know what I’m asking for for my birthday – more bobbins (I only got one; spent my extra on the WooLee Winder).
Thanks Michelle. I was thinking I needed more bobbins too but having three forces me to ply rather than procrastinate.
Sorry to hear that your back is giving you so much trouble. Thank goodness for the minispinner! I can see how bedrest might drive someone like you (who is used to doing so much) absolutely nuts. Care care- hope you are up and about again soon-
Cool! Now I want one, too! I hope your body mends soon and you are free to do all you like.
They are really cool. I hope I mend too. I want to get stuff done!