New Spinning
Here’s what’s next up for me, spinning-wise. This is a pound of Corridale from Spunky Eclectic, a “Sweater Lot,” dyed just for me in color “Diesel.”
It’s lovely. Blues, browns, and grays, in a subtle mix. It’s not an almost-solid color like I usually prefer for larger projects, but I love it.
And I don’t think I need to worry about being able to spin fine yarns on this lovely new Aura of mine, huh?
I finished playing with that experimental bobbin of mine, and the other night I plied two bobbins of Humbug that I finished spinning on my Gem a week or so ago. I have to say, this was such a treat for plying. Because of the modified double-drive (and, you know I’ve never spun on a traditional double-drive), the tension and take-up are consistent from the beginning of the bobbin to the end–no tweaking the brake line as the bobbin fills up. It was such a treat!
Mom and I went to the craft show yesterday, the one we go to almost every December. It was fun, we saw some lovely stuff, but we both resisted the temptation to buy anything. We decorated our tiny little Christmas tree this afternoon (still getting used to the idea of a table-top tree). I made about 7 quarts of vegetable soup. I baked a cake today, too. A gingerbread cake with lemon frosting. Oh, and chicken stew with homemade biscuits for supper. Yum!
Dad’s out running an errand for me. I placed an order a couple weeks ago with MAC cosmetics–the first since we moved last year–and even though I specifically changed my address and clicked the “shipping address same as billing address” box, somehow it got shipped to our old house. Several days ago, in fact. I contacted MAC to explain and they very nicely sent me a replacement package which arrived on Thursday. Well, tonight we got a call from our old house, telling us they had a package of ours, which Dad just left to go pick up for me. I’ll have to let MAC know that I got the original package–because that’s the decent thing to do, right?
Chappy’s doing well, though he’s been quiet the last couple days. I think that’s mostly due to the fact that he hasn’t had a walk in days. The weather just hasn’t cooperated. I think he’s bored.
Oh! I just remembered that my laundry is still in the dryer. Since I have a dreadful time remembering that last step, I’m going to go take care of it right now while I’m thinking of it. Hope your weekend was a good one!
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What is it about the dryer? I have the same problem. I also need to have someone come out because it isn’t stopping on its own and I have to set the kitchen timer for it. Not a great plan.
Your new wheel is gorgeous! As is your spinning. I’ll be really interested to see how that color mix works once you have it plyed and knitted (plied?? Which is right, oh grammar/spelling lady?). I get her monthly fiber club and love her color sense.