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Keep the Fleece 2009

TdF 2009: Days 10-16

by kimchi, on July 19, 2009, at 7:37 pm

Finally, here is the result of my work for the past week or so.  I wasn’t sure I’d get it all done but I did!  I’m really really happy with how it all turned out and cannot believe I spun up 8.5ounces of superwash merino wool and turned it into 480yards of handspun yarn!  So [...]

July 19th, 2009 | Category: Blogosphere, DivaCup, Fiber-rama, Knitting & Yarn, Tour de Fleece 2009 | One comment

TdF 2009: Days 5-9

by kimchi, on July 12, 2009, at 3:54 pm

I’m Here!  I’m Still Here!  :o)
I didnt’ post sooner because I just had more of the same stuff.  Here’s the final picture before plying…
Phew!
The merino doesn’t feel as slippery as it did on the first day of the Tour but it’s definitely still a challenge for me.
I’m plying it up tonight so I’ll hopefully have [...]

July 12th, 2009 | Category: Blogosphere, Fiber-rama, Knitting & Yarn, Tour de Fleece 2009 | Leave a comment

TdF 2009: Days 3 & 4

by kimchi, on July 7, 2009, at 7:56 pm

I finally finished the first bobbin of my BMFA Sheep 2 Shoe kit!  My shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers are all starting to ache less and the muscle memory is kicking in!  Thank goodness!
And here are a few pictures of Fanny with her summer cut:
She definitely likes having shorter hair now and is being much [...]

July 7th, 2009 | Category: Blogosphere, Fanny, Fiber-rama, Tour de Fleece 2009 | Leave a comment

Tour de Fleece 2009: Days 1 & 2

by kimchi, on July 5, 2009, at 8:50 pm

This is my first time participating in the Tour de Fleece so I’m going to try to document my progress here, in addition to posting pictures in the forums on Ravelry.
Realistically, I think I’ll only get through my BMFA Sheep 2 Shoe kit and ply it because I didn’t realize I’d be so sore! My [...]

July 5th, 2009 | Category: Blogosphere, Fiber-rama, Tour de Fleece 2009 | 2 comments
 
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