I am going to be joining Sarah of Confessions of a Fabric Addict
in working out the bugs for a QuiltALong starting in the middle of the month.
I have enough of these scraps to make a few blocks for practice;
the REAL quilt I want to make with this layout will be in Christmas prints.
It's fun to be able to join in this year!
Take a look at her blog, if you are interested in joining in, too!
Today is also the start of the Tour de Fleece--the spinner's version of the Tour de France!
I am spinning up a pound of Masham wool which I dyed
earlier this week.
Since we had afternoon rains like we are supposed to have in the summer months,
I was unable to dry the wool roving outside like I usually do!
I hung it on the rail of my quilting frame!
I split the dried roving in half and I am proud to mention that each ball weighs exactly 8 oz!
I will split each half again so it is easier to spin
and to fit on the bobbin.
Let the fun begin!
I'll report on my progress every few days--
I try to keep up on the miles by spinning that many yards;
I keep a running count of total miles and every few days,
when I have spun the two plies and
spun them together I will skein it up and check the mileage.
I am spinning up a pound of Masham wool which I dyed
earlier this week.
I was unable to dry the wool roving outside like I usually do!
I hung it on the rail of my quilting frame!
I will split each half again so it is easier to spin
and to fit on the bobbin.
Let the fun begin!
I'll report on my progress every few days--
I try to keep up on the miles by spinning that many yards;
I keep a running count of total miles and every few days,
when I have spun the two plies and
spun them together I will skein it up and check the mileage.
Such a pretty block! It will look great in Christmas prints. Have fun spinning.
ReplyDeletePretty block and pretty fiber!!!! Vive Le Tour!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy spinning! You are amazing in all the crafts you do! That block will make a beautiful quilt. Happy stitching, too.
ReplyDeleteIs your kitty used as a paper weight too? Love the roving, can't wait to see the yarn!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a successful tour!
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