Bamboo Scarf - Finally!

Finally finished the bamboo scarf -

It's a little wrinkled because it's still wet in the photo but I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. Had to take it off the loom and restart so many times I was afraid it was a lost cause but everything worked out in the end.

Off it goes to my sister in Denver -

L.A. County Fair

I bought some wool last year at the county fair and spun it into this




Sorry it's not a great picture - I'm really happy with my spinning on this but the yarn is not very soft. I'm not sure what to use it for - probably something woven that wouldn't be next to the skin. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

December Again

It's December again and I haven't posted since March. This has been a busy year. Happy to say I passed my tests and am now a licensed MFT. Also took a new job at a children's mental health agency in March. The studying and job change really put a damper on my fiber pursuits. I did get some socks made, a few skeins of yarn spun, and finished three rugs - one from children's old jeans and two from recycled plastic grocery sacks.

Took two of my children on a short cruise to Catalina Island and Mexico - had a great time and enjoyed being spoiled for a few days.

Also took the bamboo scarf off the loom one more time and actually got the tension corrected this time. Broke down and purchased the stand and treadles for it so things are moving quickly now. Unfortunately it's been so long since I started it that I don't remember the stripe pattern at the beginning but I think it might look nice if I just finish it in black and have the two ends mis-matched- we'll see.

Wow, I've been gone for a long time..

It's been so long since I've posted. I'm testing for my MFT license and just passed the first exam on Thursday. The final exam will be in about a month and then things will be back to normal.

I was surprised and happy to have a greeting and 'you make my day' award from Marie at funnyfarm.blogspot.com Thanks Marie! and sorry for the delay in responding.

Spunky Eclectic Fiber Club

Joined the Spunky Eclectic fiber club. This is the January fiber:









This is my yarn:



I'm very happy with this. I think I'm finally getting the feel for this. I've decided to use this yarn on my loom to weave a shawl for someone special. Not sure about the warp though, I don't really have enough to use the handspun and I'm afraid it won't be strong enough to be under the tension of the loom. Maybe a bamboo or commercial wool would be better.



Also recently received the February fiber which are beautiful spring colors. Here's a picture of the fiber pre-spun.