Today was partly sunny. Big deal you say? Hey, its a big deal here in Michigan! I really didn't realize how long it had been since I had seen the sun until today.
When I came home, I didn't want to stay in the house. I picked up sticks in the yard, did a very small amount of raking, and took Sadie for a walk down around the corner. We couldn't go far because Mister, my cat, was following us...way behind us. I didn't like him running down the middle of the road, even my quiet, low traffic road.
I spent my day off on Monday spinning. This mill end wool roving I ordered online is super soft. It's a little slick, I dare say, almost like the merino top I had trouble with in class. It took me a little while to get used to it. For $7.50 a pound, I would order it again in a heartbeat! But, as it is, I have more than enough wool to keep me busy all winter, and I will be bringing home two black fleeces on Friday.
Update: While I was updating the blog, I heard from LC Guy - we may shear tomorrow (Thursday) instead. As I said, it was clear today and he needs a couple days without rain. I can not imagine shearing a wet, dirty sheep. He thinks this sheep could have a staple length of up to 9". Yeah, I am excited! Can't wait to see it! And I enjoy learning about sheep care and shearing from him, he loves it and you can tell.
One thing I have learned is that, for me, I need to buy my roving in pound increments. In the beginning, I was using a spindle and 4oz balls of roving were plenty to spin. But I don't know what to do with 50 yards of yarn! Too little for a project for myself. I don't wear hats. I have started keeping track of all my spinning yardage in a notebook. Perhaps I can eventually use the whole kit and kaboodle on a sweater yoke or cuffs as an accent?
I am including some more pictures of my stuff from the expo below.
Wild Horses Colorway - LOVE IT!
Copperpot Woolies
A button I have been using as a diz
It is a bit blurry, sorry!
It is made from a sheep antler.
The craftsman uses a band saw!
My combs! This is my deal of the festival. I bought it from Chickasaw Farm and I ended up inviting myself to their shearing day in the spring. I always love visiting with them and I always find something in their booth - at MFF it was a niddy noddy made from PVC.
Copperpot Woolies
A button I have been using as a diz
It is a bit blurry, sorry!
It is made from a sheep antler.
The craftsman uses a band saw!
My combs! This is my deal of the festival. I bought it from Chickasaw Farm and I ended up inviting myself to their shearing day in the spring. I always love visiting with them and I always find something in their booth - at MFF it was a niddy noddy made from PVC.
These are photos of the mill end roving I bought. The blue is a superwash, the white is an unknown, but very, very soft wool.
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