The Kansas State Fair is nearly upon us once again… and after last year’s fun, of course I had to join in again! I’ve entered three items: some handspun yarn in the weaving category, and two women’s garments – the Paua Shell Tank and Lessa. The only problem is that I haven’t quite finished Lessa! After a seasonal hibernation (heavy… Continue Reading 1 1/2 sleeves in 1 1/2 weeks
Continue reading →I am reminded of Thanksgiving dinner… the preparation takes forEVER, but the actual event is over before you know it. That’s how it feels, looking at my finished Paua Shell Tank. I started the spinning shortly after purchasing the fiber in late summer 2006. The fiber is 50% Tencel / 50% Merino, dyed in the Dragonfly colorway by Bonkers Handmade… Continue Reading Paua Shell Tank
Continue reading →We’re all familiar with the dilemma of holiday goodies, whether it’s the traditional big dinners or the traditional gifting and sharing of candies, snacks and baked items. Way too much to eat, and all of it tempting! Self-control is the watchword for those who understand the dangers of overindulgence. Perhaps it’s too bad that there aren’t really any dangerous side… Continue Reading Holiday feasting of all sorts
Continue reading →The adventure continues. (Adventure: Dangerous or, as in this case, uncertain undertaking which is much better experienced in retrospect than in real time.) It has actually not been all that bad. I set up my antique clock reel and slipped the bobbin of mostly-unplied singles off the spindle, and rested it a nice round bowl. I fastened the end… Continue Reading Unplying, step 2
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