Tag Archives: Honesty

Tonight’s practice was a little shorter than usual, but I still got in almost a half hour. While I was spinning I started thinking about what I will do with this yarn – the 2 ply is good enough to … Continue reading →

Wednesdays are my tiredest days. I get home late, and if I’m going to have challenges with spinning it seems like they most often happen on a Wednesday. Today was a good example of that. I started a new bobbin, … Continue reading →

I’ve been thinking more about the comparison of my spinning practice to martial arts practice (last night’s reference to white belt work). It seems like a pretty apt comparison. Years ago, when I studied martial arts, we practiced simple movements … Continue reading →

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 →