Monthly Archives: May 2011

Saturday spinning update: more time needed!

Posted on May 28, 2011 by natalie

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

Posted on May 26, 2011 by natalie

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

Posted on May 21, 2011 by natalie

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

Posted on May 19, 2011 by natalie

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

Posted on May 14, 2011 by natalie

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

Posted on May 10, 2011 by natalie

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

Posted on May 7, 2011 by natalie

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

Posted on May 3, 2011 by natalie

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

Posted on May 2, 2011 by natalie

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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