Spinning my wheels

I've got two spinning wheels going. . . several yarns in process.

I'm three pounds into the four+ pounds of llama/wool blended roving. I bought some raw llama fiber from Booming Acres (old family friends) and had it processed (70% llama/30% wool) by Pufpaffs. It's a dream to spin up and I've got four shades.

Still trying to get my head around Saturday's spinning class. I've only got about two hours to go over fiber, spindles, wheels, and dying. Click here for info.

Blogging for idiots

I guess I could use a little less sleep. I've been working all summer on the farm in Michigan and selling at a Chicago farmers' Market. I've also been working on a few new handspun yarns, from my own sheep, to sell at the Renegade Craft Fair in Wicker Park (September 15-16 on Division Street). Oh, yeah, I also have a full-time day job.

I'll be using this blog to document my projects and let you know of any fiber-related events (including classes I'll be teaching). Future hand-spinners rejoice, I'll be offering spinning wheel rentals this autumn.