Dyeing Days

Hi Folks

Well I dyed the Portland- in Shades of Blue (see pics) and then spun up some BFL in pink, which came out a nice colour- Strawberry Crush. Then I had the idea of dyeing some Merino in daffodil colours, coz they are sooo nice and the colours have really brightened up our sitting room. So I got on with it yesterday morning and the result is - Springtime. The weather over the past few days seems to have brightened up the people and there are 'smiles on faces' in town. I must admit Spring is on of my 2 fave seasons. The other? well it's Autumn, I just love the Autumn sun and the colours. So here are some pics, see what you think.
Speak soon

Keith

Busy busy busy!

Hi Folks

Well we had a good day spinning on Saturday. I spun and plied the Portland whch is currently on the stove kettle dyeing, and I spun all the dyed English 56's which has come out quite nice. it looked as trhough it might be a bit Khaki,but it is showing flashes of caramel, greygreen, grey blue and some heather purple. So I'm quite pleased. just need to wash it to ste it and it should be ok. have attached a pic for now.
It's a beautiful day today sun shining and birds singing. Hope it keeps it up all week but I doubt it.

Speak soon

Keith

Spinning on the Spot

Hi Folks

Well I've been spinning like a good'un this week trying to reduce the stash of un- spun goodies. I started with spinning my Cormo and California Red in the grease to make some samples for my folder ( I'll spin the rest later to make a small amount of yarn of each for use in something). I have almost finished the Portland which I bought @ the Spinning Weal and next I must tackle the English 56's that we dyed and I called Hartland Moor We have an ad hoc meeting this weekend, so we know what I'll be doing then don't we. I have spun and plied the batts I won in an earlier raffle, I've called it Autumn Heath and it is the pic shown.

Oh! the budgies decided they don't want to have babies at the moment (despite me providing them with a top class nest box), so they are all back in the one cage and the bitching goes on. I think Reggie is trying to show Ronnie who is boss as she is sick of being bullied by Ronnie. Poor old Charlie, he just keeps out of the way ( if he can).
Our outdoors birdies (Robins and Blue Tits)are still coming round for food and in this colder snap are noshing like piggies. I noticed a large group of Goldfinches playing in the tree outside the front window. Well I say playing it was more a case of 'who gets the girl' 4 boys trying hard to attract 1 girl.
Well that's all for now folks

Speak soon

Keith.

Mixed Feelings??

Hi Folks

Well I'm feeling very disappointed today, as those of you who follow this blog will know I won some yummy silk thread on Ebay. Unfortunately they have not arrived (all the way from Southampton 60 miles from here)nor probably ever will. I contacted the seller and told her they hadn't arrived and she has put it down to the postal service. Had a nice chat with my postie and he says he didn't leave anything on the doorstep, so that's the end of that. Now what do I wrap my 'Pumpkin' yarn with?

On the other hand my EFG Sock Loom arrived from the USA as these pictures show.

Bye for now :0(

Speak soon

Keith

I'm in Wonderland

Hi Folks

Went to see Alice in Wonderland this afternoon, no change in the story but beautiful in 3D, thank you Tim Burton, a wonderful surreal experience - and I'm still there.

Speak soon

Keith x

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