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Lots Of Changes
There have been lots of changes around here in the last two years. The pandemic has affected all of us, and we are no exception. Pat and I and have lost interest in cycling, spinning, weaving and knitting. I sold … Continue reading
One thing leads to another
This……..is now turning into this……The warp is hand spun merino wool hand dyed with rubber rabbitbrush and iron to give it a light celery green color (the camera doesn’t pick up the true color.) I am weaving it on a … Continue reading
Yes, it’s been a while!
To say that I have been busy is an understatement. Three years ago, Pat and I moved to a 55+ gated community. As one who can not just sit around, I submitted my application to be elected to the Homeowners … Continue reading
Winter? Here?
This is what I woke up to this morning! Arizona Winter!Yes, that is snow and the prediction is more to come. Not enough to make a snowman or even a decent snowball. It will be gone soon.The funny thing is … Continue reading
Sorry it’s been so long!
I did not realize it had been so long since my last blog post. Wow! One would think I had fallen off the planet, but truly, I have been busy. Last October, I was elected to our Homeowners Association Board … Continue reading
Spinning for the Tour de Fleece
During the month of July, there is a professional bike race in France called the Tour de France. Wool spinners celebrate this race by participating in the Tour de Fleece. I dusted off my Kromski spinning wheel and managed to … Continue reading
Travels
Pat and I have been on the go recently. I went to Kentucky to visit family, Pat went to Albuquerque to bike ride with friends. Duffy stayed home. My visit to Kentucky started with a road trip to Bowling Green, … Continue reading
Simple Pleasures
Hi All, It’s been a strange springtime. The weather in Southern Arizona has kept me guessing on how to dress each morning. I start out in jeans and long sleeves and by noon, it’s still jeans, but short sleeves. This … Continue reading
Just a Quick Note
This is a super short post to show my recent spinning session. I bought 4 ounces of Churro wool at our local farmer’s market. I used the drum carder to blend in the light and dark colors of the … Continue reading
The Beginning and the End
I had received some beautiful hand dyed indigo wool roving from Dan Wibbels, a distant cousin in Indiana. I used my drum carder and blended the blue with white merino wool. It spun up wonderfully. I knitted it along … Continue reading