Spinning Round and Round
Look, I made yarn!
I went to SPA yesterday just for the day. I went by myself since the only other knitaholics I "know" are bloggers, and I met up with Julie. It was great to meet her and some other bloggers. I didn't know it when I arrived, but yesterday turned out to be the day I learned to spin! I think it was all of those spinning wheels and fiber flying around. I just couldn't resist. I bought a Turkish spindle from Amy along with some Romney. Gina was teaching Julie how to use her spindle, I was watching, and then I just had to walk around the corner into the vendor area and purchase my very own spindle. So much for my "no purchases in 2007" thing. I blew that right out the window yesterday. Oh well, I'll get back on the wagon from now on. I also met Heather, Ericka, Chris, Carol and Vicky, who helped me with my pathetic spinning abilities.
They had door prizes. Lots of door prizes. They drew about 10 or 15 names every few hours for some wonderful donated fibery goodness. I won!!! (I never win.) I won some beautiful Tussah silk from Sliver Moon Farm. It's so soft and plush, I've just been sticking my hand into the middle of it and squshing it around. I guess the spinning was just meant to be because now I have to figure out how to spin the silk.
Here's the haul:
From left to right: Romney in "Bubblegum" and Turkish spindle from Spunky Eclectic, Tussah Silk in "Smoky Plum", and practice roving from Spunky Eclectic (Amy just gave me all of this to try out). I love the yarn I made! Of course, spinning will probably turn out to be my newest obsession. I've been afraid that if I learn how to spin, I won't have time to knit anymore. We'll see what happens.
Comments
I see you continued the spinning when you got home; good for you. I still need to practice, practice, practice! I didn't win ANYTHING - I think I was the only one. That's okay; I had a great time. It was really good to meet you and we should definitely get together sometime!
Posted by: Julie | February 18, 2007 02:15 PM
What fun that you learned to spin on a whim, sometimes that's the best way to take on something new. I look forward to seeing what comes off your spindle.
Posted by: nona | February 19, 2007 11:56 AM
Yippie!!!! Welcome to the fold!!!!
I'm sad that I wasn't able to get to SPA, but SOOOO happy that you are embarking on a new fiber adventure!!!
Posted by: pippi | February 19, 2007 04:59 PM
wow great job...i've been wanting to learn how to spin on a drop spindle myslef...GUESS I HAVE TO JUST BUY ONE HUH?
Posted by: gay | February 20, 2007 08:21 AM
I popped over from Julie's, your spindling is beautiful! I thought at first sight that was one of Ed Jenkins Turkish Spindles and so checked and Yes, it is! Wanda and Ed are absolutely wonderful human beings...she has a blog, fiberjoy.blogspot.com. (if you didn't know already)
I do have one of their spindles but waiting for a neighbor to get me started, as I'm very much the 'monkey see, monkey do' type.
Glad to hear such a fantastic weekend was had by all who got to attend.
Posted by: marianne | February 20, 2007 09:09 AM
Fantastic! It was awesome meeting you, and I'm glad you like the spindle. I've been using my own this week, as I'm on the road this week. Can't wait for next year!
Posted by: ErickaJo | February 20, 2007 11:09 AM
Marianne sent me to your blog and I've been having fun reading past postings. :-)
It's exciting to see your great first-time yarn. And the silk; it's tricky but oh so worth the learning curve. Love the deep plum color.
Posted by: Fiberjoy | February 21, 2007 11:08 AM