That’s assuming there is ever a good time to have your main hall floor taken out. Since I would like some undisturbed time to practice my spinning it’s nice to say I actually can’t get on with much during the day. Several of the joists and lots of the floor boards have gone rotten in… Continue reading Excellent timing…. well sort of
Clearly I am not talking about a car. This is way more fun! I picked up my new to me Ashford Traveller spinning wheel last night and spent the day dusting her off and giving her a little service. Replaced the brake band and drive band, put a bit of oil on the squeaky bits… Continue reading First day behind the wheel
I need to go shopping for knitting supplies… again. Normally I wouldn’t complain but it’s needle tips that I need. I always buy Knitpro Symfonie Wooden interchangable tips. I love the feel of the wood- they are super smooth, never cold and give the perfect grip and beautiful to look at. However, they seem to… Continue reading Not again!
My husband has a terrible history of gift buying. He literally asks for an itemised list that he can choose from for Christmas (although this year I made him go it alone and he didn’t do too badly). Unfortunately last year he completely forgot our wedding anniversary and then this year he failed at Valentine’s… Continue reading Hooray for husbands
I was asked to make a geometric squares blanket a little while ago. After searching and mainly coming away with lots of quilting patterns I stumbled across the pattern for A New Angle by Woolly Thoughts (available through Ravelry), and I have to say I am really enjoying the effect. It’s a lovely simple pattern… Continue reading Simple Pleasures
Have you ever just started something and you don’t want to stop? I keep having to give myself reasons to put down my fibre (they mostly involve having to feed the children or clean something, I’m not yet convinced they are good reasons). Anyway, I’m planning to take my hand spun yarn off the drop… Continue reading Just keep spinning
A little while ago I was asked to create a blanket to be given as a baby gift for a lady that loved Sunflowers but it had to not look too 70’s. I knew I wanted to create something that looked just like a large Sunflower and after a couple of attempts I came up… Continue reading Today is a slow crochet day
Crochet, Knitting and Yarn 