I Used to be Color-Blind, Til’ I Met You . . .
What color would you say this is? Blue, right?
Does it look anything like this?
No, of course not. And you’re now asking yourself, “Has Deb gone color-blind?”
The answer is no, I have not, but apparently the people at Webs have.
I’ve posted over the last week or so about my order trials and tribulations, trying to get Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool from their sale, and how I finally just gave up on that altogether, and decided to settle for the Cascade 220. The magenta Cascade 220.
Well, the box came today, and . . . I’m pretty sure that that color is blue. Now, to be fair the color number was somehow incorrect on the original order, and they sent me the color that was stated on the packing slip . . . it’s HOW that number got on the packing slip that I’m wondering about, and, still–the last email I sent them, when I gave up on the Silky Wool, I specified that I would just get the magenta Cascade . . . You’d think after all the emails going back and forth, and the fact that I told them how unhappy I was, they would have noticed that when they were in the system adjusting the order.
And even if not, still, at the moment, I’m an unhappy customer. Not angry, just disappointed and tired. Any time any order from anywhere requires more than one or two extra e-mails to clarify matters, it just makes me sad . . . especially when what I end up with is wrong any way. Sigh.
On the plus side, look! One very full bobbin of my own singles. That’s just under 8 oz of fiber. (I couldn’t quite get the whole length of roving on there, though I tried!) Purplish in the direct sun, but otherwise grayish, this is just a beautiful color, and so soft! 50/50 Merino/Silk from the SheepShed.
I mean, it only took me 5 months to fill it. (I know, you’d think the spinning would be finer, huh?) I got the roving at Rhinebeck, but “saved” it to be a birthday present for myself, and didn’t start spinning it until I got my Woolee Winder.
I’m not the speediest spinner . . . although this certainly would have gone faster if I spun every day or so instead of about half an hour a week. But see, the one problem I have is that, since I can only spin with the short-draw method (so far), my left hand–the one in front–gets tired pinching off the twist. And after half an hour or so, my fingers start to cramp. (Especially–and this is the only negative to the Woolee Winder–since I don’t have to constantly stop to adjust the feed onto the bobbin. Who knew that that tiny break might actually be helpful? Still, I’d rather have the WW than not, so . . . )
Hey, who knew that so many people had photographed their knitting bags lately? Judging by yesterday’s comments, it’s apparently been all the rage these last couple months . . . and here I just thought it was an interesting way to fill in some time between interesting “progress” shots!
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Webs has color issues… when I ordered my premiere, I was concerned because they had it labeled “navy” … when I knew it was most certainly purple.
I had another problem with them when they shipped me supermerino when I ordered ultramerino. They were a little painful to deal with on returns for that, too, but it all worked out okay in the end. I hope you don’t have to argue with them like I did.
That really stinks about the teal vs. magenta though.
(but I like the teal color… )
The color on the singles looks fantastic! Almost metallic. Yum!
well, at least it’s pretty. and no way in HELL are you getting a shot of my knitting bag. it’s about as untenable as my room (my storage unit, sigh, i only go in there to sleep), and i’m bloody well not taking a picture of THAT! that being said, i bet it was interesting to see waht is in whose bag.
My one and only experience ordering from Webs was an unhappy one, too. I’m not saying I wouldn’t necessarily give them another try, but I haven’t ordered anything in a long while anywhere, so it’s hard to tell. I do know they would not be my first choice, though. There are lots of places from which to choose.
Argh – you have had the shopping experience from heck, haven’t you? I’ve had good experiences with WEBS, but I also haven’t purchased that much, either.
Love your yarn – the sheen of a silk blend is a wondrous thing.
Bad service is always a disapointment. Your spinning looks great!
Hmm…so shopping at webs is mind-boggling! Perhaps the next time you should attempt to order a color you didn’t really want and it’ll work out right (coz they may mis-pack again?) LOL
Yep – I’m still envious of that WW. I haven’t been spinning at all lately but not because of your finger cramping problem. Oh, to have that problem! LOL
That sucks about your order
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