Tag Archives: Spinning

I Am Not Dead… Still Here, Still Spinning

Posted on August 22, 2016 by silvergrrl

I’ve neglected you terribly. My last post about spinning was when I started the Crosspatch Creations Art Batts back in April. As I spun that gorgeous fiber, I realized that it deserved to become something that I could wear and … Continue reading →

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Art Batts!!

Posted on April 13, 2016 by silvergrrl

Gorgeous. That’s the first word that comes to mind about my new spinning project. I finished my last project, the spinning and Navajo ply of BFL/Silk. I’m happy with the results, the practice was good. I learned that my primary … Continue reading →

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Time to Navajo Ply

Posted on March 29, 2016 by silvergrrl

For my new spinning project, I am spinning to really focus on the plying. One way to make striped yarns is to avoid the barber-pole effect you get from fractal spinning and have clean color changes. To do THAT, the … Continue reading →

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It’s Not the Same, But It’s Good

Posted on January 24, 2016 by silvergrrl

I’ve finally settled in to the fiber I’m working with now, the merino-silk blend that I wrote about before. I’m keeping it pretty well at the diameter I want, and I’m accustomed once again to how it handles. I finished … Continue reading →

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Precision Drafting

Posted on January 2, 2016 by silvergrrl

I am reminding myself that I do this (spinning) because I like it. It’s fun and relaxing, at least most of the time. Why do I have to remind myself of this? Because right now, I’m a little frustrated. I … Continue reading →

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Sock Yarn = Slow Progress

Posted on December 13, 2015 by silvergrrl

In my last post, I talked about starting the Sweet Georgia Yarns “Frozen Grapes”, and spinning it thin to make 3-ply sock yarn. I’m still working on that! Spinning that thin is just slow. I’m 2/3 of the way done … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving – Turkey & Spinning

Posted on November 26, 2015 by silvergrrl

On Thanksgiving every year, I tweet throughout the day some of the the things I am #thankful for. I love that for at least one day, I focus on those things that make life worthwhile. We had a quiet turkey … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on November 17, 2015 by silvergrrl

I’m very thankful, this week, for my spinning wheel. It centers me, and settles out the frustrations of my days. It helps that I’m spinning luscious BFL-Silk blend fiber, in gorgeous fall colors. Lovely feel and lovely result. The picture … Continue reading →

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Fractals and Falklands

Posted on October 16, 2015 by silvergrrl

These are my two current favorite things. The fractal-spun fiber From Sweet Georgia yarn (SGY) came out gorgeous as yarn. I never, never would have guessed you could get that effect so easily. I’ve added that kind of multi-colored braid … Continue reading →

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A New, Fun Challenge!

Posted on October 10, 2015 by silvergrrl

It’s so much fun to have a new challenge! With a science-y name, to boot! A while back, I signed up for Sweet Georgia Yarn’s Fibre Club, where for each of three months they send you fiber to spin. Special … Continue reading →

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