May 2025

Intro – Welcome! On the wheel – Spun up the Classy Squid Rolags on the Hansen mini-spinner. They are GORGEOUS! I also spun up all the samples that have been living in a tote bag since Ply Away 2018 & 2019. On the needles – Additional progress was made on a new Hitofude in my new yarn “Ewenice”. Then I managed to give myself tendonitis in my wrist just in time to load and drive to MDSW. Prednisone got me through the weekend! Sheep & Wool School – This month’s breed is Shetland in honor of Scooterpie. Let’s talk about these adorable little sheep. Sewing Stuff – I finished the paper pieced blocks to make a Riley Blake Raindrops pillow. I started this month’s Polka Dot Pincushion UFO Challenge Project which is the Christmas Wishes Wall Quilt from Fons & Porter’s For the Love of Quilting from December of 1999! I discovered I somehow bought the materials for TWO of these, so I’m making one for me and one to give as a gift. I’m also working on a memorial project for my BFF Beth’s father who just passed away in December. New and Noteworthy – MORE NEW YARNS!!! New felted wool insoles made of Shetland and CVM. Out and About – MDSW Recap! Drew’s birthday! Baby donkey Shasta. In Season – Gardening, Mother’s Day, top-down motoring, wonderful smells in the CVNP and more gardening! On Down the Road – Vending at Great Lakes Fiber Show and judging and teaching at MAINE FIBER FROLIC will round out the show season in May. Mid-Atlantic Fiber Association’s […]