Knitting: Finish Objects

I finished a few hand spun knitting project this month. I cannot even tell y'all how much I love spinning. I can do it for hours, which is good because it takes hours to make all the yarn I need! This is hand spun from a scrap of merino bamboo roving. I couldn't’t let such loveliness go to waste. So I decided that a choker would keep me warm, look cute, and use up the little bit of roving I had. I love being thrifty! It was a dream to spin and feels wonderful right against my neck.

The pink socks I made from mystery wool that I washed, carded, spun, and dyed myself. This is not the softest stuff ever, in fact I would not use it for anyone other then myself, but it has taught me a lot about the process of spinning.

Nature Walk: Loving the Little Things

After sitting at my computer working steadily and not so steadily for several hours I decided to talk a walk with my camera. These are the favorite types of walks I take, as I get to search out hidden treasures, which helps motivate me to exercise.

After the darkness of winter, even grass looks beautiful.

I love the way that the darkness of the tree contrasts with the blue grey of the sky.I am not sure what either of these two things are, but I think they are pretty cool!

Some pretty little flowers:

And a mail box in the sky on a telephone pole, which always makes me smile whenever I see it.

Calling Congress!

Every day as I listen to the news I feel like pulling my hair out! Our country's leadership are destroying the United States and enslaving our future generations through debt. Today I called two of my congressmen from PA and told them to vote against increased spending. When everyone seems to be drinking Obama Kool-aid, I am not sure if they will change, but at least they will hear the voice of reason and be accountable to it.

Spring Break

For Spring Break I petted a shark, a sting ray, and a jelly fish! Yeah, no kidding, I really did. No matter what they say, those jellies still sting a bit! Sam and I went with our dear friends the Montgomery's to the Aquarium in Camden. Events like these become even more exciting when you are looking through children's eyes. My favorite parts, besides the liquid petting zoo, was the jellyfish display and the swimming hippos. There was this big cylinder with jellyfish floating up and down like an enormous lava lamp. Jellyfish are very beautiful creatures.

Campaign pledge?

I resent that ribbing from my readership, though I cannot defend myself against it. I will strive in the future to update more frequently, as often as my high paced adventures allow.

Sincerely,

The Editor

Yarn Dealer

I just got back from the Twist Knitting & Spinning! Where I was just going to pop into, and see if they had any sales. Sam laughed in doubt when I told him that I would be only twenty minutes.

Well I would have only been twenty minutes unless the lovely yarn store owner, and yes she is truly wonderful :+), came over to help me as I inquired about the least expensive roving she has in stock.

We got to talking and she asked if I wanted to try some to spin. How could I refuse? Then she asked me what I have spun so far, cheap mystery wool, some lovely fawn colored alpaca, and a merino/silk blend that came with my wheel. She then went from roving bag to roving bag picking up various samples of wonderful wools, set me down at a wheel, and let me test spin them all! Wonders of wonders! I was in heaven.

I was able to test spin blue face Lester (BFL), corriadale, a special island sheep, merino, and a merino/bamboo. It was so educational to try all the different types of wool at the same time.