Monthly Archives: May 2011

Saturday spinning update: more time needed!

Seeing how close I was to spinning all of my Cobalt batts last week motivated me. In the spaces of time where I could, I finished all the spinning. I made a 2-ply plying ball, trying to use 1 darker … Continue reading

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Procrastiknitting

Hey there. The last 7 days have disappeared in a big whoosh. We had our May long weekend and a bit of nice weather sandwiched between days and days of rain, and we made the most of it. I even … Continue reading

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Saturday spinning update – Cobalt and spam

This week I have been doing a fair bit of spinning. I think it’s because I’ve been watching the Giro d’Italia. I’m now officially in training for the Tour de Fleece! For non-Ravelers, that’s a link to a group of … Continue reading

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More wool for the collection

I’ve been having a very good week getting fibery things at my mail box before Canada Post goes on strike! Here’s some gorgeous yarn sent to me by Louise of Biscotte & Cie in St. Bruno, Quebec. It’s Bagatelle (~968 … Continue reading

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Saturday spinning update: not much to show

I suppose that my manic spinning rate had to come to an end. This week all I’ve managed is a bit of a spindle’s worth of my Cobalt Cupcake batts. It’s still beautiful, though, isn’t it? I did manage to … Continue reading

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More yarn and a local KAL

The DKC Frolic was a high point in recent yarn acquisition. I also got a delightful parcel from janie h. knits in Perth. Check out the golden loveliness: Alchemy Silken Straw in House Finch. Zitron Filigran lace Thank you so … Continue reading

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Saturday spinning update – a little bit of everything

I’ve been all over the map on my spinning this week. I started out at the DKC Frolic where I was still working on my Louet Northern Lights pencil roving. I got a bit more comfortable roaming around with a … Continue reading

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Yarn orgy

Ok, it wasn’t an orgy, it was the DKC Spring Frolic in Toronto at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Center. Close enough. But I’ve got a bag full of stuff that needs to be shown off to folks who’ll truly appreciate … Continue reading

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Happy election

It’s election day here in Canada, so finally all the ads and excessive (but amusing) tweeting by reporters. Yay! I voted this morning. I have no idea how that’ll all turn out. It’s also the beginning of the month, which … Continue reading

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