Whoa! Hold the phone! I’ve posted twice in two days? Wow, I am amazingly productive right now or maybe I am just trying to keep myself busy until dinner. That is an option. You see, I could go downstairs and put my clothes away, or lay down and read, or blog. Examining the options, blogging seems like the best choice. I don’t have to move away from the computer and I don’t have to exhaust myself doing all the chores that I can think of to avoid putting my clothes away. Case in point, earlier this week I scrubbed the bathroom clean instead of putting the clothes away.
Today I got to show off my spinning wheel. It was delightful and I am so excited that my smile is a rictus of delight every time I am near it. Are other people so excited to spin? I don’t even know. Most of the other bloggers have been spinners for a while and “Oh my goodness, This is the first time” joy isn’t there. But it is possible that I am just a little too excitable.
So, I didn’t give you the stats on my wheel. It’s a Roadbug made by The Merlin Tree. Momar went ahead and got the double treadle. It’s not painted, but eventually when I don’t have anymore money to buy fiber, I’ll put a design on it. I’m thinking a celtic tree of life... something a little more elegant.
Also, last night I partially filled two bobbins with white carded wool. Lady, the spinning wheel, and I were getting acquainted. If we get along famously I have some combed Corriedale, or painted BFL (Blue-Face Leicester) and then after that I have a date with some Merino/silk blend. I’m gradually moving it up. Or maybe not so gradually. I see beautifully painted wool and I couldn’t help myself... Also, a really good reason why I am not allowed to work in a fiber store EVER. I would spend all my paycheck in the store.
Blogger
was acting a little weird and I couldn't see any of my posts. Instead
of trying to fix it I got lazy and just didn't post anything for several
months. BUT! I will begin posting again soon, even if I have to move
heaven and the place below to do so. Or if it means copying and pasting
my post from whatever Word/ google doc that it comes from. I will be
heard!
It's
been a great several months though in life. Alpha was accepted into
grad school. So we will e living with the family for another year or two
before we move on. I realized what a bummer my life was going to
school. I love school. Love learning and education, do not love the
stress. All in all life has been very kind.
You
know what the last few months haven’t been good for? Not so great for
knitting. Being a nanny means that I can't take my knitting with me
because the little wee ones think it's a game to unravel all my hard
work and I can't blame them. It is fun to frog, unless you've been
working on a shawl and that was the 4th time you tried to knit it.
I
went to the Maryland Sheep and Wool festival at the beginning of May. I
took Momar and Mei-Mei with me. Momar decided that she wanted a
spinning wheel and I didn't gainsay her in the least. We now have a
little Roadbug, who will tentatively be named 'Lady' since she fits into
my ladybug tesco bag from England. Pictures will be forthcoming.
I've visited an Alpaca farm. I want one... an alpaca, mayb a farm. Now I have fleece to clean and wool to spin.
P.S. Alexandria- Fibre Space will take your money and take it well. Very well.
P.P.S. Will anyone be interested in the excess yarn that will be spilling forth from the bowels of my house?
