Monthly Archives: July 2011

Saturday spinning update: Spunky Eclectic

Posted on July 30, 2011 by natalie

I started spinning my Spunky Eclectic Merino Handpainted Combed Top (colourway Boogie Woogie) on my Kundert spindle during the Tour de Fleece, but I didn’t quite finish. This week I spun up the last quarter and plied it on the … Continue reading →

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Some of my favourite things

Posted on July 27, 2011 by natalie

In packing, I’m noticing my possessions more than I usually do. I’m trying to figure out what I don’t like and what I don’t need. There’s a pile accumulating on the dining room table. I’m also noticing the objects that … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: Tour de France week 3

Posted on July 23, 2011 by natalie

Oh my goodness! Another week has flown by without me posting. Rest assured, there has been both knitting & spinning happening here. In addition I’ve also written a deposit cheque for the new house, booked a mover, met with the … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: Tour de Fleece week 2

Posted on July 16, 2011 by natalie

What a whirlwind of a week it’s been here! In addition to work, kids, the Tour de France and the Tour de Fleece, we have sold our house! It looks like it’s all going to work out in the next … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: my first Tour de Fleece

Posted on July 9, 2011 by natalie

What a week it’s been! I’ve been enjoying watching the Tour de France and I’ve been more mindfully spinning every day than ever before. So far I’m keeping up with the Tour de Fleece, spinning each day, and even completing … Continue reading →

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Sunflower KAL and a fun surprise in my mailbox

Posted on July 5, 2011 by natalie

There is a good peleton of folks knitting the Sunflower Field Shawl during the Tour de France over in my Ravelry group. Amy’s a great hostess, and it’s certainly not too late to join in! Also, don’t forget that it’s … Continue reading →

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Tour de Fleece begins!

Posted on July 3, 2011 by natalie

This is my first time around participating in the Tour de Fleece. I’ve successfully spun on the first two days of the Tour – but it was the weekend, so that was relatively easy. On Saturday I took the kids … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: I love this yarn!

Posted on July 2, 2011 by natalie

Can I tell you how much I love my new yarn? It’s awesome. It took pretty much all of June and I’m so happy with how it turned out. Let’s back up. I had a Falkland batt from Into The … Continue reading →

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Tour de France: last minute Knit Along preparations!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by natalie

Hey there knitters and hangers-on! It looks like a lot of people are interested in participating in my second annual Tour de France Knit Along (KAL). This year’s subject is my new Sunflower Field pattern. Here’s a shot of my … Continue reading →

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