Slower by the hour, faster by the week
I read that in one of my books extolling the virtues of the handspindle. I think it was the SpinOff HandSpindle Treasury, but it could have been another one. LOL I think that really is true for me. I mean, I could produce more on a spinning wheel, but I can't take a wheel to work! I even spun for a little while at my Embroiderers' Guild meeting. I was so excited to show off my improving skills to Lisa (the person who is the reason I learned to use a spindle) and to demonstrate my wrist distaff in action. :-)
I really am enjoying getting more proficient on my drop spindle, but what am I doing spinning such thin yarn when I *hate* working with anything that small?
I am on a fiber diet...I just can't spend any more money on hobbies until I can counterbalance my PayPal spending with what sells on eBay. So far, it was less than $30 for pounds and POUNDS of Lustersheen. But then I saw this site on Spindlers and the wanting got worse! Left Handed Pinkie.
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I have a question: how much of that stuff would it take to knit a sweater?
I have no idea. LOL It is way too thin for my taste. Once I get it to an acceptable weight, it will be basically gram for gram. hehehe
Rissa, by now you know I love trying new fibers so yes, I caved and purchased blurred rainbow and inherited gold (I've been looking for a gold like this)This will give me an opportunity to try Falkland.
I am SOOO jealous. :-) But until I sell $100 worth of yarn on eBay (or spin up everything I have) I can't buy more. Not even counting the fleece, I have several pounds of roving, so that will be a while.
All that talk about Wilton's and splitting colors was just too much for me. I made a run by Michael's to get some Delphinium Blue last night. LOL
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