I WON! and Why I Got a Spinning Wheel in the First Place
So does anyone know WHY I wanted a spinning wheel in the first place? No? Well that's okay, don't fret about not knowing that my deepest darkest spinning desire is to learn to spin coiled yarn, something that is practically impossible to do with a spindle (at least for me).
To that end, you'd think I'd own Pluckyfluff, the book, but NOoooooo, I've been denying myself trying to get my singles even enough to ply together, a sad, and I'm afraid, rather hopeless goal. So - no Pluckyfluff and certailny no Intertwined (the new book).
But anyway, I didn't start writing this to moan and groan about my poor spinning, I started this post to tell you that I WON SOMETHING (I NEVER win anything)!!! And not just any something, wait, that sounds weird, but a really AMAZING something from a really cool blog!!!
I won a copy of Intertwined, Lexie Boeger's new book from Stef at Craftside!!!
Be still my heart. I have lusted for this new book and for her original book Pluckyfluff since I first got my spindle, but I was determined to learn how to spin evenly before I got into the cool stuff I REALLY want to do. NOW, sinceI didn't go out and buy the book to twmpt myself - I don't have to wait! Thank you Stef, you MADE my day week month!
So Craftside is very cool blog about all sorts of crafts. Also, a very dangerous blog as since I've been over there, I've spent a freakin fortune some money on new craft goodies. Todays post is about a book and technique. The book: Mixed Emulsions, Altered Art Techniques for Photographic Imagery by Angela Cartwright. Stef tried the technique on a photo of a shamrock and she tells you how to do it step by step. Very cool indeed. Don't wait, go over there and learn how to spend more money of craft supplies create cool craft things! Craftside. Go. Now! You'll love it!
Yay for you!! That is wonderful. I think one of the first conversations we had in person was how you wanted a spinning wheel with a large orifice to make this very yarn. That is so cool! I can't wait to see what you make.
Posted by: Ellen-Mary | March 21, 2008 at 11:42 PM
That book is fabulous! Moved me to write a review on Amazon. I've been spinning for years and years, but self-taught and not very precise about it all. I figure if I can use the yarn to make the things I want and it all pleases me, then I'm not going to bother myself with how many twists per inch and all the technical stuff. I shall leave that for those who love that!
And I, too, want to spin those coiled yarns!!
Spin on!
'Zann
Posted by: Zann Carter | March 21, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Congrats on the fun win!!! How exciting- I hope you've been getting some time to get some spinning done- I managed to make it over to this months Spinning Saturday- missed you there! Now you don't have to have even spinning to try to make fun yarn- just as long as you get the process, so once the book gets there- have some fun. :)
And how about the ballet neck cardi- how's the progress on that one? Have a wonderful easter with those gorgeous green eggs (and aren't they delicious???- I had one easter egger that unfortunately got taken by a doggie this fall- loved them though and am getting more in April). Hope to see you next time-
Chels
Posted by: Chelsea | March 21, 2008 at 01:06 AM
How does it knit up? It looks like it'd be very soft & way cool ... but do you end up splitting the yarn lots?
Posted by: DaviMack | March 20, 2008 at 03:25 PM
I bought Intertwined recently, after seeing it at a friend's home. Had to have it! Congratulations!!! and Enjoy!!!
Posted by: Lea | March 19, 2008 at 10:47 AM
I bought Intertwined recently, after seeing it at a friend's home. Had to have it! Congratulations!!! and Enjoy!!!
Posted by: Lea | March 19, 2008 at 10:46 AM