Ah well, I knew it couldn't last.......
I knew it would be sad......
My summer is officially over, back to work for me tomorrow! ;)
I actually am very excited and look forward to seeing co-workers and those wonderful kiddos!
I can honestly say this has been one of the most relaxing summers I have had in all the years I have taught.
I have spent my summer learning and doing the things that I love. I have recharged myself and am ready to put this energy into my students.
Well I am off to enjoy my last day- guaranteed to be full of fiber fun!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Shetland Fiber Study
For the month of July, I (and fellow Ralvelers) took a look at Shetland fiber. The focus for the group was to explore spinning Shetland fleece.
A little while ago I mentioned a new book called The Fleece and Fiber Source Book. The book is amazing and has almost everything you would want to know about fiber. The part that was missing for me was the felting part. So I figured since I was spinning it, I could also felt it and then I would have knowledge of another fiber that I could possibly use for projects. Yes, I know that information is already out there on the internet somewhere, but I like to see and feel it for myself. :)
The fiber I used was most definitely double coated. The wool was coarse to the touch and this would not be my first choice for spinning, but I would use this for felting if I needed a sturdy finished product. It wet felted easily and with 3 fine layers gave me a nice sturdy piece of felt. I would love to make a bag using this wool as I think it would be sturdy and resist pilling. I'm still working on finishing the spinning and then I will ply the yarn, was, and then determine how I feel about using it for a crochet or knit project. Right now for felting, I give it a thumbs up.
A little while ago I mentioned a new book called The Fleece and Fiber Source Book. The book is amazing and has almost everything you would want to know about fiber. The part that was missing for me was the felting part. So I figured since I was spinning it, I could also felt it and then I would have knowledge of another fiber that I could possibly use for projects. Yes, I know that information is already out there on the internet somewhere, but I like to see and feel it for myself. :)
The fiber I used was most definitely double coated. The wool was coarse to the touch and this would not be my first choice for spinning, but I would use this for felting if I needed a sturdy finished product. It wet felted easily and with 3 fine layers gave me a nice sturdy piece of felt. I would love to make a bag using this wool as I think it would be sturdy and resist pilling. I'm still working on finishing the spinning and then I will ply the yarn, was, and then determine how I feel about using it for a crochet or knit project. Right now for felting, I give it a thumbs up.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Happy Mail Day!!
Oh wow did I get a treat in the mail today!!
I ordered some raw merino and it is BEAUTIFUL!!!! As soon as I opened the bag I was amazed at how well skirted it was!
Hello! Do you see that crimp?!? I am love, yes I said LOVE with this fleece! :) It washed up like a dream and is now sunbathing in the fabulous Florida sun!!
( I'm glad no one was home to see me sniffing it!) ;)
Soon it will be added to some super soft and lovely batts to go in the shop, and of course I will hoard save some for me to spin up. :)
I ordered some raw merino and it is BEAUTIFUL!!!! As soon as I opened the bag I was amazed at how well skirted it was!
Hello! Do you see that crimp?!? I am love, yes I said LOVE with this fleece! :) It washed up like a dream and is now sunbathing in the fabulous Florida sun!!
( I'm glad no one was home to see me sniffing it!) ;)
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