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Showing posts with label cowl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cowl. Show all posts

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Making Yarn

I had a kind of free day yesterday.
Nobody here but the dog and me.
I used the time for making yarn.
 As you can see, I need a lot more practice.
I'm spinning from my own carded batts, which is a little more difficult than spinning from roving.
Even though my yarn is far from perfect, I like the way it looks in a finished piece.
Thick and thin.
This yarn was made from all the little bits and pieces of wool that were left over from lots of past projects.
Finished bag.
I took some time to finish up a couple of crochet projects that were nearly done as well.
Here is a simple neck piece that was done with store bought yarn.

 This cowl was also crocheted using yarn that was machine made.
 I think over all I like the more imperfect look of my hand spun over the mass produced machine made.
I plan to keep on trying to master my spinning wheel in the days and weeks ahead.
Okay...maybe years.
It's not as easy as I thought it would be.
My goal is to become even half as good as Jacey Boggs.
Her art spun yarn is too cool to even use.
Maybe some day.............

Thanks for listening to me babble on.
karen


Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Spring Cleaning Giveaway

It's that time of year when most of us are sorting, organizing, and cleaning.
Some people call it nesting.
I've been doing the same.
I also did some Spring cleaning in my  Etsy shop and will be giving away a few of those items.
Three crocheted pieces.
Since winter refuses to let up, I've chosen something to keep you warm, something for your home, and something just for fun to help you think Spring.
Lets think Spring first.
A little crocheted worm on a mossy rock.

To keep you warm, a thick, crocheted cowl.


And for your home, a felted wool, wall pocket.


I will pick a winner on Monday, Feb. 14th.
To enter for the drawing:
Two chances to win.
Follow my blog for one entry and leave a comment for another.
I'd love to see what you're up to and check out your blogs as well.
I've met so many creative people through my blogging and have made some wonderful new friends.
I'm looking forward to more of the same.
I hope you decide to join me and to share with me your creative passions as well.



One clean and shiny corner of my home. A long way to go!
Hugs and best wishes to everyone.
Thank you for stopping in.
Karen