Like a record, baby
31 May 2009
Lately I've been doing something to do with spinning or yarn-making every day. Sometimes it's exhilarating, sometimes frustrating, but I'm learning a lot and having so much fun - and that's the point.
Here's what I spun today:
I dyed it two different colors and blended it together. Next it'll be plied with something else that I haven't spun yet. I can never wait to see how it turns out; I'm so impatient! I have three skeins done and I'm in the middle of a few more. When I get 10, I'm going to start listing them in the shop (which is still empty). I'm also hoping to have a few sets of blank notecards for sale too with my photos on them. I'm pretty sure I've settled on a supplier, I just have to figure out how that all works.
One of the things I've been looking forward to since we moved has finally happened - R set up the record player this weekend! I got this record player in 1986, as a birthday present from my dad. I had already started collecting every Duran Duran 12" record ever made just for the occasion. I still have a few of them (and some Billy Idol).
Maybe we'll have a dance party tonight.
In other news, someone wrote an article on Russian Blues for a website called My Smelly (?!) and used my photo of Zasha in it (yes, they asked and it was ok with me. it's nice to be asked, isn't it?). I think it looks great!
Also, tomorrow I'm planning to post a black and white photo I took recently that I really like. If you have taken any lately that you'd like to share, please come back tomorrow and post a link in the comments. I'd sure love to see!
Love the yarn and really love the new header! What an excellent photograph of that pretty redhead :)
I'm a huge fan of black and whites and will try to remember to post a couple of them tomorrow.
Posted by: Diane | 31 May 2009 at 06:33 PM
I totally love that color. I can't wait to see what develops with the skein...good luck.
Is spinning hard to do?? I have been wondering...like I need another crafty hobby,but you never know....Sherry
P.S. lovely article
Posted by: sherry | 31 May 2009 at 06:33 PM
How pretty that is! Can't wait to see what you ply it with! Also, I've already got my black and white post ready and waiting!
Posted by: Gayle | 31 May 2009 at 07:49 PM
Oh my, I think I need a nap. When you said your photo of Zasha was used for an article on Russian Blues, I was thinking it was about a band. You were just talking about a record player, after all.
I'm so glad you are enjoying your spinning wheel. The yarn looks wonderful, Maya.
Posted by: Toni | 31 May 2009 at 07:57 PM
I do love the color of the yarn as well. I'm starting my first sweater...so I'm doing a little bit of fiber every day as well.
Posted by: jessica | 31 May 2009 at 08:35 PM
oh my, green yarn. It just doesn't get better than that. And those bunnies! What a lovely new header.
Posted by: renee @ FIMBY | 31 May 2009 at 08:41 PM
That's such pretty yarn! Way to go, Maya! And I love your new header. And is that a new font for springtree? Very cool.
Posted by: shelli | 31 May 2009 at 08:49 PM
hi shelli! that is a new font in the header - i think april was the first month i used it. i'm pretty fond of it.
Posted by: maya | springtree road | 31 May 2009 at 08:52 PM
oh wow i LOVE that color. can't wait to see what else you have done.
so much exciting here - love the new banner (incredible bunny photo), your spinning is beautiful, Zasha is famous, and a record player and dance party – how fun.
Posted by: spread your wings | 31 May 2009 at 10:56 PM
wow maya that yarn is a fantastic color! what kind of dyes are you using?
i love the new banner too, very cute bunnies!
Posted by: melissa | 01 June 2009 at 12:19 AM
You spin me right round baby right round....
Posted by: Yvonne | 01 June 2009 at 07:57 AM
Well done and green is my favourite colour. Please, please knit something with this so we can see your yarn as a fisished product.
Posted by: Liss | 01 June 2009 at 08:35 AM
Oh, I love that! :) Can't wait to see what you ply it with! Good job waiting to list, I couldn't wait, hehe.
Posted by: Anna | 01 June 2009 at 08:21 PM
a) love the new blog header
b) very cool on the spinning! let us know when you have yarn added to the shop. my sister is a knitter so I'll be sure to tell her about it!
c) a supplier for cards? I am going to turn some of my dog/cat photos into blank cards and see if the nearby pet store wants to sell them to raise $ for our animal shelter. if it works out .. it would be nice to find some place to buy cards in bulk .. I am buying them in 5 packs to prepare because that's all I can find, LOL
Posted by: elizabeth | 03 June 2009 at 12:12 AM