Category Archives: Spinning

Typing + tiredness = not working

Posted on Monday, 15th November 2010 by Lou

Since I’m extremely tired today (I have new medication which is making me drowsy, hopefully just for the adjustment period, and every time I sit down somewhere relaxing I drop off!), I’m not going to say much again. I haven’t … finish reading “Typing + tiredness = not working”

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Applying myself

Posted on Thursday, 11th November 2010 by Lou

I need an editor to stop me from making horrible puns, don’t I? But it’s true, today I have been applying myself to plying two bobbins of handspun together. I haven’t done the whole lot yet, and there won’t be … finish reading “Ap*ply*ing myself”

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Productive day

Posted on Monday, 5th July 2010 by Lou

I did lots today, and even managed to get in a nap this afternoon. Well, I’d worn myself out! Of course, when I say “lots”, that’s “lots for me”, but still. I’ve been to see the Flower Festival at Mum’s … finish reading “Productive day”

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And they’re off!

Posted on Saturday, 3rd July 2010 by Lou

So, I’ve started my spinning for the Tour de Fleece. As I said yesterday, I’m starting with two complementary braids from Limegreenjelly that I’m going to ply together. I’d actually spun up half of one of them already, so I … finish reading “And they’re off!”

Posted in NaBloPoMo, Spinning, Yarn & stuff | Tagged fibre, merino-tencel, nablopomo jul10, photos, spinning | 3 Comments

TdeF Prep

Posted on Friday, 2nd July 2010 by Lou

As well as carrying on with the Big Clear Out / spring-clean / whatever, I’ve been preparing for the start of the Tour de Fleece tomorrow. I’ve got the wheel all set up, and the fibre that I’ll be starting … finish reading “TdeF Prep”

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And I’m Done

Posted on Wednesday, 30th June 2010 by Lou

Woohoo, I’ve completed NaBloPoMo for June. I shall give myself a pat on the back… and maybe check if there’s a “winner” badge or something. No big deal if not. I’ve also been seeing how I can do on the … finish reading “And I’m Done”

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S is for Spinning

Posted on Tuesday, 22nd June 2010 by Lou

I can’t believe it’s come round again already, but the Tour de Fleece starts again on 3rd July. Which means I shall be spinning along with many many others for the duration of the Tour de France bike race. I … finish reading “S is for Spinning”

Posted in Geeking, NaBloPoMo, Site Updates, Spinning, Webby Admin | Tagged alphabet meme, nablopomo jun10, spinning, tour de fleece, upgrades, wp | 2 Comments

Spinning again

Posted on Sunday, 15th November 2009 by Lou

As well as not having blogged since July, I haven’t done any spinning since then either. During the blogathon, I posted that I was spinning some gorgeous merino fibre. I got maybe 10g of the 100g braid actually done, and … finish reading “Spinning again”

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9: Finished skeins – no.2

Posted on Saturday, 25th July 2009 by Lou

And here’s my second finished skein of yarn: As you can see from the collage picture, the original fibre was turquoise, navy, and red. I rather like the way the colours blended, both in the spinning and plying process, to … finish reading “9: Finished skeins – no.2”

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8: Finished skeins – no.1

Posted on Saturday, 25th July 2009 by Lou

Still working on the bipolar post (I should stop faffing, really), and I’ve also realised that I seem to somehow be a post behind. So, here are a couple in quick sucession. I haven’t posted on here yet about the … finish reading “8: Finished skeins – no.1”

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7: Merino soffffft

Posted on Saturday, 25th July 2009 by Lou

I’m still working on the bipolar topic post, so I though that this half hour I’d show you what I’m currently spinning. Well, not currently, since I’m typing right now, but you know what I mean ;-) I am, by … finish reading “7: Merino soffffft”

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3: A yarny post

Posted on Saturday, 25th July 2009 by Lou

As I said the other day, I’m not only going to be talking about bipolar, but also about the knittng and spinning that I’m doing. I’m even hoping to get some spinning done during the event (because if I sit … finish reading “3: A yarny post”

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Spin spin spin

Posted on Saturday, 4th July 2009 by Lou

Today is 4th July, which means it’s the start of the Tour de France for this year, and therefore also the Tour de Fleece. (I understand the date also has some link with Americans blowing up aliens with fireworks, but … finish reading “Spin spin spin”