Cross Stitch
I recently started cross stitching because it’s too hot for knitting and spinning does not travel so well. I’m happy with the results so far, but I really have no idea what I’m doing. I remember that I learned the basic concept of cross stitch when I was in preschool. We used to use use [...]
Recent Spinning
Summer vacation is giving me lots of time to spin. Everything that follows is for sale, if you’re interested send me an email: amcfarlane (at) aimeeisdrawing (dot) com From: Corgi Hill Farms (etsy) Fiber: Merino, Silk, Firestar Ply: 2ply Approx. Yardage: 121yds From: Corgi Hill Farms (etsy) Fiber: 50% Merino, 25% Cashmere, 25% Silk and [...]
Handspun Citron
Whoa there! Blog post! Whaaaaat?! I bought a Louet Victoria (S95) spinning wheel with my tax return and after six weeks of waiting for it to arrive on the slow boat from Europe I can say it suits me very well. One of the first fibers I spun on it was from RogueAdventures on Etsy. [...]
Knitting Stuff
Here are some random knitting bits for you. Hemlock Ring Blanket!Status: Done! Knit in two weeks at the beginning of February.Yarn/needle size: Cascade Eco Wool/US 10.5Comments: Love, love, love this blanket, but I’m a little concerned with how ripply it still is after blocking. I’m giving it to my cousin and her fiance for their [...]
Spinning Wheel
You may have noticed that I’ve been spinning on a drop spindle. It’s ok, and I really like making my own yarn, but it’s slow and not relaxing. A spinning wheel takes care of both the slow and not relaxing because it goes as fast and you never have to stop to wind yarn on [...]