Monthly Archives: October 2011

Saturday spinning update – half way there

Posted on October 29, 2011 by natalie

It’s been a pretty productive week on the blueberry cupcake batts. I finished the second light batt and I was even able to spin the next batt. I’m really interested to see how this all turns out, but it’ll be … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: 1 down, 5 to go

Posted on October 22, 2011 by natalie

Hey there spinning fans, it’s Saturday again. While I haven’t done much other than try to catch up on laundry and dishes this week, I did manage to finish the first batt from my Cupcake Fiber Company trio box: And … Continue reading →

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Rhinebeck: the people

Posted on October 20, 2011 by natalie

One of the many reasons I had a wonderful time at Rhinebeck was the company. I saw and talked to so many people it was overwhelming. It began on Friday night at the Holiday Inn. We went down to join … Continue reading →

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Rhinebeck: only fools love sheep

Posted on October 19, 2011 by natalie

I’m back home after a wonderful weekend away with Geneviève (Turtlepurl), the excellent indie dyer, Sarah (habsgirl), who works at my LYS and serves as a walking version of Yarndex and knower of all patterns and knitting drama, and Sarah … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: I’m away, but I’ve been spinning

Posted on October 15, 2011 by natalie

Right now I’m at Rhinebeck, but through the magic of scheduled posts, I’m telling you about the spinning I’ve done this week. I finally worked up my nerve to play with a box of Cupcake Fiber Company batts on my … Continue reading →

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Rhinebeck preparation!

Posted on October 13, 2011 by natalie

One of the things I’ve been doing since I stopped working is more walking outside. Once I’ve walked the kids to school, there I am, outside, dressed, and ready to go. The new house is in a neighbourhood, but on … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: the mojo is back

Posted on October 8, 2011 by natalie

I seem to have got my spinning mojo back this week. It might have something to do with also finally releasing the last Summer in Provence pattern! First I finished spinning my KraftyKoala alpaca/silk: Then I plied it, and I’ve … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: back at it

Posted on October 1, 2011 by natalie

I’m back at the wheel again. My Julia is a lovely wheel and quite comfortable to use. I haven’t done a whole lot recently, but I’ve got a ridiculous hope of finally finishing up my green KraftyKoala alpaca/silk this week. … Continue reading →

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