Tag Archives: Arts

It’s Enough to Drive You Batt-y

Posted on May 28, 2015 by silvergrrl

There are some things that have irritated me about the current batts I’m spinning, yes, those lovely art batts. For one, the yellow fibers don’t play nice with the other fibers. They don’t draft well together, and the yellow tends … Continue reading →

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Spinning the Batt

Posted on May 27, 2015 by silvergrrl

My day went differently than planned, but I still got home late & tired. So the batt seemed like the easiest choice. It’s so pretty, and I’d like to get it done. Here’s what the fiber looks like: And here’s … Continue reading →

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Decisions, Decisions

Posted on May 26, 2015 by silvergrrl

Today I finished spinning the first art batt and plied the last skein of the silk hankies. So I need to decide what to tackle next. My hand cards have arrived, so I could start practicing with those, and make … Continue reading →

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More of the Art Batt

Posted on May 21, 2015 by silvergrrl

I spun more of the art batt tonight. It’s interesting because the fibers aren’t all the same length and it doesn’t pull apart evenly when I take a chunk out. But that is NOT a problem, just interesting. I am … Continue reading →

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Ready to Ply – Then What?

Posted on May 19, 2015 by silvergrrl

I’m so happy tonight – I was able to arrange extra spinning time, and I finished up the last of the hankie silk. So tomorrow night all I have to do is wind it off into a center-pull ball, and … Continue reading →

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Hand Cards Are Ordered!

Posted on May 18, 2015 by silvergrrl

One of the fun things we did in last week’s class was use hand cards to blend fiber and make rolags, which we spun using the woolen method. I want to get good at all of those things, so I … Continue reading →

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Those Lobster Hands Again

Posted on May 17, 2015 by silvergrrl

After spending most of the day in the kitchen (see today’s Real Food post), I finally got to sit down at my spinning wheel again. I’m spinning the last set of hankies, they are so lovely. BUT my hands are … Continue reading →

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Back in the Silk

Posted on May 16, 2015 by silvergrrl

I survived the drive home, got all unpacked, and yes, got my wheel set up and spun some silk. I’m so inspired now to finish this up and figure out what I’m going to spin with it all – the … Continue reading →

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My Daily Spin – Getting Ready to Travel

Posted on May 8, 2015 by silvergrrl

I’ve set myself a goal. Not only am I taking my silk – both spun and still in hankie form – I’m going to ask for help in plying it. The colors are so gorgeous, I don’t want to ply … Continue reading →

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My Daily Spin – Am I Doing This Right?

Posted on May 7, 2015 by silvergrrl

My mind is an amazing place sometimes, and not in a good way. Since I’ve decided to take my spinning wheel to use in my class next week, I’m also thinking about taking my remaining hankies to spin in my … Continue reading →

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