As some of you may know, thanks to some encouragement from Liz at Good Fibrations, I’ve been experimenting away and learning to use a makkin belt. While the process is still rather slow going, I’m definitely getting the hang of it and have created a pattern to encourage me along with the process. Spring inContinue reading “Spring in the Makkin”
Monthly Archives: March 2023
Practice Makes Progress
If you have been tuning into my blog recently, you’ll have read that I’ve been adventuring into support spindles. I purchased a lovely Tibetan spindle from Fox Mountain Spindles and have been teaching myself how to use it. I’m very happy to report that spinning is going quite well. While I am still considerably slowerContinue reading “Practice Makes Progress”
FO Friday – Natural and Wild
For this week’s finished objects, I have two handspun yarns …. One wild and bright and one soft, heathery, and natural …. And I don’t know which one I love more. First up is one you may remember from my last WIP Wednesday post. It is a luscious blend of alpaca, Shetland, Icelandic, Jacob, TunisContinue reading “FO Friday – Natural and Wild”
FO Friday – Some New Spins
Spinning is something I really love doing. I don’t always get to do it as often as I would like but I’ve made myself a promise for 2023 that I will allow myself more time to sit down at my wheels and spindles. That said, I have two new finished spins to share with you!Continue reading “FO Friday – Some New Spins”
WIP Wednesday – A Wonderfully Sheepy Blend
A quick little check-in to share what I’m working on today. My Ashford Kiwi was feeling a bit neglected because I’ve been focusing on getting more proficient at using my Tibetan support spindle so I decided to spend a bit of time at my wheel. I received this delightful blend of 35% alpaca, 20% Jacob,Continue reading “WIP Wednesday – A Wonderfully Sheepy Blend”
Sand And Sky Creations 