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purleweWell, first off I want to apologize to Judith who so kindly sent me an email and corrected me about some things. I was wrong folks. She dyed and knit the yarn for the fabulous mushroom vest, *but she didn’t spin it.* Perhaps I was so overwhelmed by her abilities, or perhaps b’c we discussed the spinning guild and her love of spinning I just assumed. And that was wrong. So now I’ve set the record straight and she sent me some wonderful links to share.
First, Linda and Judith’s spinning guild, Clotho's Children, is online here: http://www.clothos.net/" She tells me it is still a website in its infancy, but I found some stuff to mull over. Next, she sent me a very good link on mushroom dying. http://www.sonic.net/~dbeebee/index.html WOW. That really overwhelmed me. There seems to be a ton of info there, but also some good book recommendations. Thanks Judith. I appreciate those links.
She also sent me a picture of me and my drop spindle. I am still searching for a name so if anyone has suggestions please pass them along. I’ll say this though. Everytime I hear the words drop spindle I think of the beastie boys saying “DRRRRR-OP!” I wish I could get that out of my head. I did spin some last nite while watching Arsenic and Old Lace. I want to spin a little every nite until I get it down. The cat is highly amused by this. She even tried to sit between me and the spindle so she could get a better view of the situation. Silly thing. I am sure that if her tail ever got caught up in the spinning she would stay away from it.
And here is a front pic of the Halloween costume called “stash” and Clara standing beside her. We all got a big kick out of this costume, and I especially liked the story of her building it, getting frustrated, and telling her hubby that nothing she ever does works. It sounded just like me. I’m glad to see I am not alone with my designs in my head.
I have not done any major knitting since returning to Philly. I need to start some major things soon and I think my body is just saying WHOA. And I would love to get back to my quilting and cross stitch, not to mention PACK my apt to get the heck outta there. I did some scarf and hat knitting last nite, I started a pair of felted clogs. But other than that nothing really accomplished. 1-3 inches on everything, and all of them appear to be stalled. Tonite I am really going to get my butt in gear on the quilt. Perhaps I’ll do another inch or 2 on the hat. But really, I want that quilt done by next week.
First, Linda and Judith’s spinning guild, Clotho's Children, is online here: http://www.clothos.net/" She tells me it is still a website in its infancy, but I found some stuff to mull over. Next, she sent me a very good link on mushroom dying. http://www.sonic.net/~dbeebee/index.html WOW. That really overwhelmed me. There seems to be a ton of info there, but also some good book recommendations. Thanks Judith. I appreciate those links.
She also sent me a picture of me and my drop spindle. I am still searching for a name so if anyone has suggestions please pass them along. I’ll say this though. Everytime I hear the words drop spindle I think of the beastie boys saying “DRRRRR-OP!” I wish I could get that out of my head. I did spin some last nite while watching Arsenic and Old Lace. I want to spin a little every nite until I get it down. The cat is highly amused by this. She even tried to sit between me and the spindle so she could get a better view of the situation. Silly thing. I am sure that if her tail ever got caught up in the spinning she would stay away from it.
And here is a front pic of the Halloween costume called “stash” and Clara standing beside her. We all got a big kick out of this costume, and I especially liked the story of her building it, getting frustrated, and telling her hubby that nothing she ever does works. It sounded just like me. I’m glad to see I am not alone with my designs in my head.
I have not done any major knitting since returning to Philly. I need to start some major things soon and I think my body is just saying WHOA. And I would love to get back to my quilting and cross stitch, not to mention PACK my apt to get the heck outta there. I did some scarf and hat knitting last nite, I started a pair of felted clogs. But other than that nothing really accomplished. 1-3 inches on everything, and all of them appear to be stalled. Tonite I am really going to get my butt in gear on the quilt. Perhaps I’ll do another inch or 2 on the hat. But really, I want that quilt done by next week.
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Date: 2004-11-11 05:24 pm (UTC)by the way, i have a drop spindle, too - maybe ours can hang out together sometime. mine needs friends.
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Date: 2004-11-11 07:12 pm (UTC)yes, I'll bring my spindle this weekend. I know we are crocheting, but perhaps you can show me what you know.
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Date: 2004-11-11 10:50 pm (UTC)Your wee beastie
Date: 2004-11-11 06:42 pm (UTC)Re: Your wee beastie
Date: 2004-11-11 07:14 pm (UTC)Miss Prindle the Spindle
Date: 2004-11-11 10:24 pm (UTC)Thank you for the mushroom dying link. I have added that book to my wish list.