01 March 2013

Spinning and new fiber

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A little over a year ago I spun yarn for a warm pair of socks for my mother.  I had some fiber left over that I had sitting in my "someday I'll get to this" craft box.

I needed something to start spinning this week, so I dug out the softest fiber I could find.

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I'd say that a merino/tussah silk blend is pretty darn soft.  I'm spinning it as thin as I can with the ultimate plan of making it a lovely 3-ply yarn fit for a cowl.  I'm just in love with this color of green too, it is uncommon.

Speaking of lovely greens, want to see what came to me from Finland yesterday?

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This gorgeousness is Polworth from indie dyer Lanitium ex Machina.  When I found this in my mailbox I was surprised to say the least.  First thing I did was text Lisa, my emergency fiber contact, because I had no idea where it came from.  Turns out she was the mystery fiber faerie!  I had a pretty crappy week last week and she went above and beyond to cheer me up.  Thanks again, Lisa!

I hope everyone has a wonderful fiber-filled weekend!

21 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh, you spin so finely on your drop spindle! That's gorgeous and it will be such a beautiful cowl. And that is so sweet that you had a visit from the fiber faerie. Everything from Lanitium ex Machina is so covetable. I hope this coming week is better-- you're the sweetest, you deserve all good things!

    x Julie

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  2. Your right! That's a beautiful green!

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  3. Ooooh, that green is beautiful, and like Julie Rose, I am amazed at the fine yarn on your drop spindle.

    Good friends always know how to make a bad day/week bearable. Your fiber faerie has exquisite tastes.

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  4. So, so pretty! I know all about crappy weeks--but I hope things are better for you now!
    *smiles*

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  5. They both look gorgeous, your spinning is just lovely, looks divine!

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  6. Both are beautiful greens, and certainly have their different characteristics. Merino and tussah silk is one of my favorite blends, super soft but very strong and has very nice drape and sheen. I'm sure you'll love the yarn.

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  7. Gorgeous gorgeous! I have some sort of similar top, in a more beige-ish colorway. Yours looks lovely!

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  8. Oh my!! That Merino/tussah silk is gorgeous! I'm thinking that shade of green is going to look beautiful on you too.

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  9. what a lovely gift, you are lucky to have such a friend. Your spinning is so fine, wish you could have seen my first and only attempt!!

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  10. Aww, I hope you're feeling better this week, Pumpkin. What a lovely gift! Both of these fibers are just beautiful.

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  11. Your new handspun looks absolutely incredible!! It's going to make such a lovely cowl. :) And YAY for Lanitium ex Machina!! I've spun Nea's fiber before and it's always such a joy to work with. You're in for a treat!

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  12. The colours of that first pic, gorgeous! !

    Hope tisweek is better for you!

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  13. The fiber in the first photo is absolutely stunning. I can't wait to see what you make of it!

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  14. What a surpise for you and all the way from Finland!?

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  15. The merino silk is so lovely! The little touches of red make it pop. I am so glad you like the green I sent you!

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  16. Those colors in the green (in the first image) really make it stand out. It almost looks like a garden. Your cowl is going to be gorgeous.

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  17. As always your handspun looks so pretty!
    And Winifred looks good on you!

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  18. I am always so jealous of how even and thin your singles are! Mine are either thicker or just wonky looking. Your handspun looks gorgeous and I can't wait to see both finished!

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  19. I'm drooling over the pretties! What a great friend to send you such lovely fiber. :) I can't wait to see it all spun and knit up!

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  20. I am seeing these awesome colors and your photos and I wish I knew how to spin! :P

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  21. These llook divine to work with. You make spinning look so easy. I need to look for my new and unused spindle.

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