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GSVlog 053: Processing the Vermont Fleeces, Part One

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Shave ‘Em To Save ‘Em Projects One and Two– Cotswold and Jacob

My first two spins for SE2SE are done! Dyed Cotswold locks (8oz) from Poppy Creek Farm became 236 yards of funky art yarn. The locks were a little sticky– a combo of lanolin and a  little extra dye– and there … Continue reading

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New Arrivals: Kromski Presto Loom and Bonhop Child’s Loom

Funny. I ordered the Bonhop loom to keep me busy until the Kromski arrived, but they showed up at the same time! Alright we’ll start with the Bonhop– The manual is actually pretty helpful! It’s a really odd piece, but … Continue reading

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I’m back! (A list of current projects and updates)

I really am back this time! 🙂 My leg is healed enough to spin using my wheels again (I’m at 90+% mobility in the damaged ankle joint, that’s likely as good as it will get), and I and hubs have … Continue reading

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Tour de Fleece 2016– Week One

This year I’ve chosen not to spin with a team, but to spin solo and with my own rules. If you’d like to know more ‘official’ information about the Tour, there’s some here. Friday: Technically not a TdF day, but … Continue reading

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Zeit ist das teuerste Kleinod.

I hate wasting time. I hate having an endless list of ideas to act on and being physically unable to carry through. Monday the sore throat I’d been battling Sunday developed into a full-fledged cold; I made it through my … Continue reading

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TdF 2015 Summary

Finished yarns in order of when they were completed + any prizes they may or may not have won. 1.) “Mister Wolf” Completed July 9th. Brown Shetland + Black Alpaca 114 Yards Was awarded fiber + a crochet pattern 2.) … Continue reading

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TdF2015 Day Twenty-Three (Last Official Day)

3 hours and 30 minutes split up throughout the day. Finished my last skein of the Tour 🙂 I will probably keep spinning obsessively until the end of the month– I still have so much fiber left for this project, … Continue reading

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TdF2015 Day Twenty-Two

Tomorrow is the last day of the Tour… Two and a half hours of spinning today, spread before and after a twelve-hour shift at work. I iz tired.

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TdF2015 Day Twenty-One

6 hours of spinning today.  

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