I woke up early to very strong winds that lasted a bit, that left and then rain-a nice soaking rain, no sun so far and a cool down. Wonderful!!
Catching up on laundry this morning, been reading a lot lately, and wasn't quite in the mood for painting-sooo I grabbed fibers to spin. Smiles It has been awhile-since before Larry's accident.
When I was buying fibers-before moving to the lake-I bought all sorts of different fibers from different sheep species just to feel the differences.
I grabbed bison fibers and also karakul. The karakul is not a soft fiber but very sturdy-for outer wear, rugs etc. The bison fibers are very soft and not sturdy at all so got to thinking how would they do carded together?
So I asked Google this question and came back that these work perfect together. Strength from the one and softness with the other.
I grabbed my carders, drop spindle-and playing with these two fibers. I have never mastered "perfect" spun fibers but it relaxes me and I love the feel of fibers. I really need to get back to this, and plan out the rhana or poncho I want to weave. At 75 now I am Not getting any younger going forward- HaHa I do want to continue with my watercolor painting as well. I am getting some tips shared from a friend.
Karakul on the left the bison fiber on the right. This bag of bison fiber I salvaged for spinning, from a huge bag of left over fibers from the Buffalo Wool Co It was sold for garden soil amendment. I went through it all-and salvaged this bag full for spinning. I need to find where I put the rest of it and dig it into the garden this fall. That was a huge savings, the fibers were clean and washed and I think they gave free shipping too In comments many used these fibers for stuffing little toys or pillows. To buy bison fibers for spinning is very very expensive normally
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Happy Monday-I am so thankful for this break of a cool day with some rain-my plants will be happy too
Enjoy your spinning!
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon and thank you
DeleteHave fun with your spinning, Kathy! The sheep are adorable!
ReplyDeletethank you Linda I always like to see what the sheep look like
DeleteI would love to watch you spin your fibers. The sheep are beautiful. I am a bit envious of your rain and cooler weather. :~)
ReplyDeleteHi Mary this was quite the surprise as it was forecast to happen yesterday-but I am very grateful my plants needed a good rain. I really enjoy the whole process of spinning-very comforting but I see my improvement but I am just not where I should be considering how many years I have been try. but the process makes me happy so that is a good thing
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DeleteLovely photographs of the sheep.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your spinning.
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thank you Jan
DeleteWe had pouring rain yesterday with a little thunder. Today could not have been any better we are in a good few days here cool crisp and clear.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to have so many things you love to do. No boredom there lol.
Cathy
awesome you got a cool down too we still have high humidity though
Deleteyes I do like to bounce around a lot-keeps things interesting haha drove my Mom crazy though-"you just stick to one craft and excel in it" what is the fun in that haha
I love how you have different fibers to compare and contrast them. It sounds like it's the time to get back to your weaving and make that poncho Kathy. Especially if you have fun doing it. :) hugs-Erika
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DeleteThanks for sharing the Karkul sheep. It is so wonderful how you can twist fibers and make them into items to wear. It is a talent that am afraid may be a lost one soon. You should continue to make your poncho. My great uncle raised Suffolk sheep. His sheep farm was across the road from my paternal grandparents dairy farm. He was my grampas brother. I always loved watching his sheep graze. Janice
ReplyDeleteGood morning-thank you for sharing-I love sheep too-have not lived near sheep to watch them though, but near the woods property I was able to tour a alpaca farm near Lebanon, Mo totally different than sheep but was neat to see them up close. Duffolk is very popular with spinners
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DeleteI'm a little late to the party.... but i LOVE to see you doing the things you love to do Kathy... I think your spinning looks fantastic but i'am no expert... :) I often remind myself life is too short.. Alvin is a great reminder of that.. He is off to his heart doc appt.. Not too much happens at these appts as long as he has no complaints and he's been feeling pretty good lately.. 'knock on wood'... Hot and humid here.. but i expect the rest of the Summer will be that way with all the rain we've had.. I'll be out weedeating and mowing this morning.. like most mornings.. Enjoy your 'cool' day!! Hugs! deb
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