new life

Well, its been quite a while since I posted. Since last post, I moved to Arizona, then moved back to Washington state. Too Hot in the desert for this woman!!! I now live in beautiful Sequim WA. I am the manager of Clear Image photo & frame. We restore Photos, transfer VHS to DVD, Print to paper, metal & canvas. do slide shows, custom framing, etc. My life is very busy and full. I've started spinning my own yarn again, and started to dye it also. I will post new pics soon. Here are a few

Pics of my Wheel

Here are pic of my kromski Fantasia wheel, her name is Dahlia. She spins like a dream.

well, it's October and here is the progress so far on my  handspun shawl

this is the first panel

 

this is the start of the second laying over first panel

 

Second panel started

 

second panel w/birdnest of hand carded roving, ready to add to panel. this shawl is very soft and warm, I can't wait to get it done. Winter is almost here! after second panel is done, then I knit the hood, and seam it all together!

Jacob's wool yarn

here are some pics of my Jacob's wool yarn. I love this wool because it's soft, and you can create so many different colored & textured

yarns from one fleece.

August projects- knitting

Well, it almost sept. I thought I would update my blog. Almost every yarn that I posted pics of has been sold. In fact I have hardly have any yarn left at all. I will have to start spinning again. I do have some yarn that that hasn't sold. I saw a youtube video on knitting looms. I never could get the hang of knitting needles so I thought I would give the looms a try. Now I am hooked and have something to do with my yarn! I taught my self all the this in a week, while working my regular job.  I am currently making gifts for a family reunion. We haven't seen each other in almost 40 years, so it is very exciting. Here are some pics of some of the items I have knitting this week.

this pic is of 2 sets finglerless mitt and hat

 

this is a scarf for the reunion

 

as are these

 

they are knit from lace kid mohair, super light and airy.

 

 

I just love the way they turned out! they are so light and lacy. I can't wait to see what else I can make!

Well it's been a little while since I've posted, been very busy. Started a new job, really started doing a lot of spinning. They are 100% wool, alpaca, or a combination of. The colors are natural browns, black and white, and then the colored yarn was dyed with kool-aid. All items are for sale. Pricing is $8 a skein. If interested please email me @ saturn3600@msn.com

Natural colors, 121 yds, 65% woo, 35%alpaca

 

Sweet pea, 64 yds, 100% wool

 

 coral sunset68 yds 100% wool, dyed w/koolaid

 

Earth & sky, natural & koolaid dyed, 100% wool

 

assorted skeins

 16 x 20 A day at the Beach $160

 16 X 20 The Blue Angels-sold

 16 x 20 Dog Day Afternoon $160

 6 x 12 Moon over Mt. Baker $50

6 x 12 Break in the Weather $50

well, the new year is almost here and I've spent the last week fighting a cold, but was able to get some paintings done.