Tag Archives: Arts

With today’s session, I’m halfway through my commitment to myself. I’m more convinced than ever that this daily practice is an excellent idea. I took a look back at old pictures from the first day or two – WOW. What … Continue reading →

Today I finished the second bobbin and plied the two together – I’m very happy! Everything held together, and it’s probably the most even yarn yet. Once it’s completely dry I’ll check the wraps-per-inch, weight, and length and compare that … Continue reading →

It isn’t very glamorous, is it, the daily discipline of practice? The blow-by-blow “yes, I did it again today” with improvements and mistakes, good days and bad, frustrations and joy. However, I’m not doing any of this for glamor or … Continue reading →

I was tired tonight, and my spinning was not quite as smooth as last night. I experimented with a “new” technique sort of like long draw, which is tricky with top wool like this H57. With long draw you pull … Continue reading →

Today is an example of why last week was worth it. All those mistakes + daily sticking with it are paying off. I was faster, smoother, more even, and finer (in terms of diameter) than I think I’ve ever been … Continue reading →

I plied, and it was good. Really good! At least for me. First I spun enough to make the two bobbins more or less equal, then I plied them together using the Lazy Kate. My new spinning book that I … Continue reading →

Today’s practice felt “normal”. I’m used to the faster spin/smaller whorl, and I felt OK about what I spun. No, it’s not perfect, whatever that might be, but it’s OK. I’m human, not a machine. I think I’ll spin a … Continue reading →

I have reminded myself that I can do this any way I want to. I am playing. I am doing this my way. So I spun a bit today on one bobbin, and then set it aside and started another. … Continue reading →