It's been a couple years since I have participated in this annual spinning challenge. This summer I really needed to get excited about spinning, so at the last moment (July 4) I managed to sign up for a couple of teams and get started on my spinning and dyeing challenges.
My challenges are:
-Dye a whole Romney fleece
-Spin 4 oz of Merino/Seacell Roving bought from an Etsy shop.
-Spin 4 oz of my handdyed Corriedale roving.
-Spin 4 oz of my handdyed Bamboo top.
The 2 teams I have joined are Stash Busters 2009 and Team Spinmore. I did set myself 12 oz worth of spinning in just over 2 weeks, but I did not commit to how thick or fine the spinning needed to be. Don't 'cha just love loop holes?
My progress so far includes about 10 oz (I think) of the Romney fleece being dyed and some spinning. The fleece is a beautiful medium to light gray which I hand washed a couple years ago and just haven't been too inspired to work with just yet. So, since I have about 8 other fleeces waiting in the wings, I figured it was time to have some fun and throw some dye on it. Don't you just love the vibrant colors?
And my spinning, well all I can say is wow! Having kids and limited spinning time has increased my spinning speed. A couple years ago it would have taken me weeks to get this much wool on the bobbin, by lastnight I had spun up 2 oz of the total 4oz, destined to become a 2-ply sort of worsted weight yarn. During the afternoon nap time and in the evening I was really cranking out the yarn. The wool is a Merino/Seacell blend, picked up on Etsy, I have to find the fiber label so I can tell you who dyed it.
Critter#1 says "I'm helping Mama! I spinning!"
Maybe I'll get enough yardage to do a scarf? Hat? Cowl?
I wish I were doing more dyeing! Every time I go out to the shop I look around and sigh. Unwashed fleece, carded fleece, undyed yarns, dyes, and me with no time to get out there.
Someday!
Your spinning is beautiful.
Posted by: jessie | July 17, 2009 at 05:27 AM