I've become addicted to a new fiber art-- spinning! I bought a big 1 lb bag of wool off of ebay, pulled out my drop spindle, and haven't gotten up since. I've still got a little under half a bag left and I've cranked out 6 skeins. Each one gets better. I'd like to be able to make a nice strong, thin yarn that I can ply. After I've spun it all I'll have a dye extravaganza. I'd like to use plant materials and get a range of greens, yellows, and browns. That white does look awfully nice, though.
While I'm working, I've decided to use my yarn as decor. It's something that I find beautiful, so I figured I'd make everyone else stare at it too. Those black hangers are actually wooden plate display holders that I found on the side of the street in San Francisco. The birdy plate is from the same source. That gorgeous green yarn is somebody else's handspun creation from Arcata, and it's something I'm striving towards.
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