Category Archives: Spinning

Baktus Interruptus

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Shannon

Simply put, I ran out of yarn. So close to the finish line and and I plum ran out. Sitting there pondering my fate as the yarn got shorter and shorter I glanced up to realize… AH HA! I had … Continue reading →

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Spinning Again

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Shannon

I spent some time this afternoon polishing and oiling my girls. No, not Rachel and Rena, but Gwendolyn and Minerva my Spinning Wheels. I know. When was the last time I posted about spinning? But I got reacquainted with my … Continue reading →

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I still spin!

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Shannon

Truly I do! admittedly not as much as I would like. There are only so many hours in a day and I have so many crafty things I would like to do with my free time. Saturday I met up … Continue reading →

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All of the above

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Shannon

Food. Knitting. Spinning. Sewing. check check check check I got ‘em all today. Yes seriously! While I was making coffee this morning and the house was quiet, I was hovering by the slowly percolating coffee machine and mentally painting a … Continue reading →

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Wash, Card, Spin, Repeat

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Shannon

My mother, bless her heart, obtained for me two fleeces from a local farmer. When I got them they were very very dirty. I unfolded them on her lawn and determined that one would work well for spinning but the … Continue reading →

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Friday

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Shannon

What are YOU doing tonight? I know what I’m doing Happy knitting, spinning, sewing to all !

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Days go by

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Shannon

Birthdays come and go. Deadlines at work approach and pass. Sun rise, sun set. Days go by. Rachels Birthday socks. DONE! I love the sock yarn I get from Maggie, it always knits up so soft and squooshy. I made … Continue reading →

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Accessorizing

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Shannon

Accessorizing – Thats what I’ve been doing. Damn its been unbearably busy over here at Casa Bell. I’ve been working like a dog and not much else. I have made some purchases that have now made their way to me… … Continue reading →

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Sunday, Sunday

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Shannon

I’ve been caught up again in the work that affords me the ability to do the things I love. But here I am for a little check in. I love Sunday mornings. I love the possibility that this still holds … Continue reading →

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Sweet Pepper and the gang

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Shannon

Finished! My sweet Pepper roving from Dyed in the Wool Handmade Stats: Fibre: 4oz Coopworth Length: 150 yards Spun: Semi Woolen Spun on: Kromski Sonata Photos: And while I was taking some photos of Sweet Pepper this morning I decided … Continue reading →

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