Bella LeCat has been part of our family since March 16.
She was itty-bitty when she came home, so has been living in the "nursery', (master bathroom) and only coming out for supervised visits/playtime with big brother Gunston.
I think they can be together full-time now, don't you? Gunston has also taken to cleaning her ears and other routine grooming. I'm glad they're getting along so well! Whew!
In yarny news, here are a few recent stash enhancements:
3 skeins of Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in the much sought after Dragonfly Tattoo (thanks to TLE email notices, I looked right away for once!)
Wollmeise Twin grab bag - looking like a green Versuch.(does it have a name now?) and Lavendel to me.
Now back to rainy day activities of closet organizing, spinning, & knitting - and hoping the rain will bring more pretty springy flowers and less pollen - a least for a little while!
...a blog about the challenges of finding time to knit and take care of all the rest!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Jenkins Jay/Lark Love
Last week I posted that I had adopted three Jenkins' Turkish spindles: a Kuchulu, a Jay/Lark, and a Standard. After recovering from my crazy weekend, I've had a chance to watch Wanda Jenkins' YouTube video and have been pretty successful at getting started on the Lark.
Please keep in mind that I am not an expert spinner. When spinning with my top whorl spindles, even the turbo Bosworth Moosie and Minis, I still mostly park and draft. I have been able to move past that, however, with the Jenkins' spindles. The Jay/Lark spins like crazy, plus the Lilac wood grain is very pleasing to behold. Win-win, I am totally sold on Turkish spindles!
Gunston says, "So am I, Mom!"
Please keep in mind that I am not an expert spinner. When spinning with my top whorl spindles, even the turbo Bosworth Moosie and Minis, I still mostly park and draft. I have been able to move past that, however, with the Jenkins' spindles. The Jay/Lark spins like crazy, plus the Lilac wood grain is very pleasing to behold. Win-win, I am totally sold on Turkish spindles!
Gunston says, "So am I, Mom!"
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Mailbox Marvels!
This has been a crazy weekend! It started on Saturday morning with a 5k race at our elementary school, followed by a 12:30 - 3:30 rehearsal in C'ville, followed by a 6:30 concert call in Staunton. Today, Sunday, is equally busy: Holy Cross this morning; 12:30 concert call in C'ville, followed by a 3:30 concert and then a farewell reception for our director. :(
This weekend craziness has left little time for playing with the goodies from Saturday's mail delivery.
I'm jumping on the Turkish spindle bandwagon, having ordered three from Jenkin's Woodworking. They are so lovely - I can hardly wait to give them all a spin!
1. Kuchulu in Mora/Ebony
2. Lark/Jay option in Lilac
3. Standard in Canarywood
Size comparison
I'm looking forward to Spring Break and lot of spinning time!
This weekend craziness has left little time for playing with the goodies from Saturday's mail delivery.
I'm jumping on the Turkish spindle bandwagon, having ordered three from Jenkin's Woodworking. They are so lovely - I can hardly wait to give them all a spin!
1. Kuchulu in Mora/Ebony
2. Lark/Jay option in Lilac
3. Standard in Canarywood
Size comparison
I'm looking forward to Spring Break and lot of spinning time!
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