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Lots of fibre prep lately
Lately I've been working on carding and blending wool. I'm working with three beautiful and very different Icelandic fleeces. I put each one through the drum carder once, then mix them and pass them...
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Life and a visit to the Frog Pond
In knitting there is an action called Frogging. For me it's the single most horrible thing a knitter has to do, I do almost anything to avoid it, including burying the unhappy sweater in the bottom of...
View ArticleThoughts on a new name, what do you think?
The idea of a name change and image makeover for my shop has been simmering in my unconscious mind for a while now. Nothing hugely inspiring has come up. I still like Zakuri Fibre Arts, but I think...
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A handspun raglan sweater inspired by Elizabeth Zimmerman
Some days ago I finished my handspun sweater, and if I am allowed to say so myself, it looks amazing.The yarn is a mixture of icelandic wool and alpaca (about 60/40) carded and blended on hand cards....
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sneak peek
A sneak peek of the yarn I'm working on right now. It's a blend of Icelandic, Icelandic and Icelandic wool (three different fleeces). It's lovely.
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Mr Brown
A few weeks ago I visited a farm just down the road from my friend's house. It is exciting to visit a new farm, I especially enjoy viewing the set up, fences, feeder, and other infrastructure....
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fibre blending
In part of my effort to clean up and reduce the amount of stuff I have, I started blending together small bits of fibre then using my diz to remove the fibre from the drum carder into roving. I make a...
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Power out
The power has been going out a lot this week. It's not usual in these parts to be without electricity, but to tell you the truth, I rather like it. The only serious problem we have is the lack of...
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A mountain of yarn
I had the great fortune to spin a soft mountain of yarn for a wonderful person. Soft with subtle hints of grey and brown, I can't take a photo that does this justice. Hate to admit this, but I...
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Snow day
Snow's been coming down for about two days now. It's so beautiful to have proper winter weather. I sit and spin and enjoy the view. However, the driveway should get shoveled, I suppose.Actually, I...
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Getting ready for weaving
In effort to reduce the amount of weaving stuff I have, I bought a new loom.Crazy? Probably. But it means that I can get rid of three other looms, including a very nice but large floor loom. I've...
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Spinning for sale
Been spinning lately and added some new yarns to my etsy shop. Mostly locally sourced fibres, the orange was dyed by the people at Humming Bee Farm. They do beautiful work and it's a dream to spin...
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Handspun Silk and Bamboo
This lovely yarn has been hanging on my wall for a few weeks now. I'm trying to convince myself into selling it, but it's so pretty. I spun it with the intention of using it for warp. I simply fell...
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Black Welsh Mountain wool
Yesterday I visited a farm, just down the road from here. The farmer introduced me to her beautiful Black Welsh Mountain ram. He's a gentle fella. More to the point, I brought home some wool in...
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Ohhh, Sale!
My brain is so overworked today. Spent much of the day working on my etsy shop, improving photos (which still need work I think), writing descriptions, trying to discover this new shipping service...
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What do I think about my new loom?
I've had a chance to really play with my Ashford Table Loom now, and I have to say it's great. This loom is a perfect match for my brain, body and ability. I drew a sketch on a scrap of paper, and...
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If you love Bees...
If you love bees... or eating food in general (without bees there would be almost nothing to eat, except maybe Soylent Green), then here's something you need to know about.The bees are disappearing....
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March like a lamb - mmm, lambswool... how lovely.
It's the end of March already. That's three months of the year gone, poof, just like that. It's amazing how fast time slips away as you get older. This is the tail end of winter here. There is still...
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Animal photos because life is crazy but I don't want you to think I've...
Oh, and suddenly I have sheepyou already know my ram Asterix and his friend (ie punching bag) JeffThese are my three new girls (from back to front)A-marry, A-minnie, and AnnieThey are such a delight....
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Sam the Lamb
Newest member of our farm.He's all tuckered out from his morning at church and coming to his new home. I don't know why he went to church, but I am told he loved it and was very popular.Cute little...
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