Yay after a warm night we have woken up to rain. It wont be here for long but it is so nice to see it finally.
Last Friday Cheryll's giveaway prize arrived and I have decided it is going to be a scarf for Sarah as she is very taken with the colours white, black, grey and navy. It will suit her wardrobe beautifully. Maybe later today I might make a start on it. Thank you Cheryll for offering up some lovely prizes for us too. I am very happy with my little win.
This first photo is of two lots of wool I spun. My first attempt was quite thick and the second much better but plied together they look like rope lol. Not sure what I will end up doing with this little amount but it is a very unique ball of slubby 8-14ply!
Now the third attempt is looking much nicer lol so there is hope for me yet. Mum hasn't spun for about 20 yrs and it only took her 5 mins to spin a 2ply! One day I will get there as it is all about patience and going a bit slower and practice.
The next few photos are of some treasures that Lance came across on Saturday and they are of course all for the right price too which makes it so much better. Not pictured is a very heavy ornate brass table lamp that I will one day have the wiring replaced and purchase a nice shade for. I've been in need of a nice table lamp for the lounge for years but never found the right type. Have now lol.
This one is a bit old, stained and crazed but the design is so pretty and inspires me to pull out the thread and start some embroidery. Not enough hours in the day for all I want to do. Might have to set myself up a timetable and do certain crafts on certain days lol.
Thanks for visiting everyone and I hope you all have a great week stitching, sewing or knitting. I think it might be FNWF this Friday too!
10 comments:
Your china sets are wonderful..and the colours so soft and pretty!
Yes I will see you at FnwF this week for some stitching time! :)
I'd love to try spinning again. I do have a spinning wheel but it's more for decoration than anything. :). Love your treasures. Hugs,xx
Kudos to you for sticking with the spinning! It is nice to carry on your mom's tradition.
I like Lance's haul - the purply-blue flowered mug on the right is my favourite!
Lovely new treasures.
Gorgeous yarn you have recieved and made. The chunky one might be nice for a woolly hat.
Enjoy the spinning.
lovely post Katherine and congrats on your lovely win.xx
Lovely finds. The teacups are lovely brings back memories of my Mum's china cabinet. Have a great week too. Hugs.....
lovely spinning practice makes perfect.
love your new china treasures.
The china is so pretty.
keep practicing with the spinning, you will get there remember it's in your genes :)
Good idea about different days for different crafts, I am starting to think I will need to plan what I am doing,
Spinning sounds like hard work! Your new china sets are so beautiful, great finds!
Amazing woman, you! I would love to have spun - but can't see myself trying now, but I have no spinning genes! Really great work. Pretty cups, too.
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