Thursday, June 28, 2012

Pretty in Pink

I decided to dye some more pinks.  I used koolaid for the paler pink, and a mix of beet juice and madder for the darker shade.  The wool is Coopworth.  I hope to get this processed before the Tour de Fleece on Ravelry starts this Saturday.  I plan to spin a bunch of skeins of art yarn.  "Plan"  That's a big word.

I also received a gift from a friend.  She thought it was fiber related.  I think so, too.  But-I don't have a clue what it is.   It's too big to be a drop spindle,(it's about 15" tall)  and it doesn't seem to be a niddy noddy.  Anyone have any clues?
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7 comments:

  1. Melissa PlankJune 29, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    Two of my favorites, pink and Coopworth, can't wait to see what you spin up with this combo!

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  2. AllyBJune 29, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    Do the cross pieces move on the shaft of that apparatus? It's quite intriguing. Best wishes for a successful Tour de Fleece.

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  3. Dutch HollowJune 29, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Plan... huh does not compute. I'll have to dye and wash up a lot of fiber before Sunday. Good luck and can't wait to see what you'll be spinning up!

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  4. WonderWhyGalJune 29, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    oooh, that fiber looks lovely! Yup, better hop to it. I just realized that TdF starts tomorrow and not Sunday. Yikes!

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  5. Kathryn RayJune 29, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    I was going to guess niddy noddy too, but I have no idea.

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  6. MelissaJune 29, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Lovely, soft colors you've created. Will be looking forward to seeing the yarns you create. My guess was a niddy noddy too.....hmmm

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  7. blueskyartistAugust 27, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Hi, Kathi! I like your blog! I can so relate to a "late blooming, frustrated artist trying to get her art out there!" And the whole bit about not working for someone else! I found out about you through Carolyn Brady and Mel Kolstad! Nice to "meet" you!

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