Monday, January 14, 2008

Spinning mohair shetland blend



My friend Elizabeth from Yahoo Death by Socks (she is my very favorite assassin) sent me a Christmas surprise box of all different fibers. I finished spinning the 50/50 mohair shetland blend last night and it turned out nicely. Trying to think of what I want to knit for myself...after I finish the 56 other unfinished projects around here....

Saturday, January 05, 2008

The Loom is Looming....


Here's my Union Carpet Loom - inherited it from my aunt a few years back, and recently put it in my living room. Even if it's taking me months to warp it, it's a great conversation piece and makes guests think I'm even more eccentric than they thought...