1st Rughooking!

1st Rughooking! (front) Originally uploaded by stephannie_t. Dave thinks this looks like a spiral galaxy. To me it’s a spiral that evokes the beach.

Merino

Merino Originally uploaded by stephannie_t. I received this bright sunny yellow semi-solid merino, dyed by Spunky Eclectic, for Christmas. It too was very easy to spin compared to, say, the Tunis I’ve been working on getting spun.

Crosspatch Tears of Fire

Crosspatch Tears of Fire Originally uploaded by stephannie_t. This is from the roving I just bought Friday. Pretty, but not exactly me; but it was interesting to spin. I loved how the silk felt in my hands as I spun it. I plan on plying it Monday.

Like I need a hole in my head….

Some friends and I went to the Pasadena Bead Show Friday. I bought a few beads, chains and buttons, as can be expected — but also some silk and wool roving from Nancy (the pack I bought is actually more red & black with all sorts of silk nubs —...