Feb 10, 2007

Cold Weather and Drop Spindles

The days have warmed to above zero temps, but we'll be below zero at night until July 4th.  Okay, I exagerate, but there's no relief in sight. 


Imagine-waking in the morning, pouring a hot bath with baby oil and patchouli, grabbing a fresh cup of coffee and two giant chocolate chip cookies and soaking until you're good and ready to face the day.  This morning I feel spoiled and oh so blessed. 


Trying to spin wool with a drop spindle and I was warned that it takes awhile before you get the knack.  This is a lesson in patience and I'm sure I'm doing something wrong.  But we'll keep trying.  We have a pound of roving to spin and I don't want to waste it.  Any pointers?


Since I'm feeling so much better,(been in bed all week), I think I'll venture outside now and check the livestock.  It's a balmy -10 and the sun is shining. 


May God bless  your day.


From Glory Farm

2 comments:

BlueApple said...

Here is a tutorial which might help! Be careful...spinning is addicting! LOL

http://www.joyofhandspinning.com/HowToDropspin.shtml

HeMarriedMedusa said...

Can't help with spinning but I hope the bath and chocolate chip cookies reenergized you. Try to stay warm -10 is just too cold for me, I think.

Have a Good Day. Sincerely, Brenda

Feb 10, 2007

Cold Weather and Drop Spindles

The days have warmed to above zero temps, but we'll be below zero at night until July 4th.  Okay, I exagerate, but there's no relief in sight. 


Imagine-waking in the morning, pouring a hot bath with baby oil and patchouli, grabbing a fresh cup of coffee and two giant chocolate chip cookies and soaking until you're good and ready to face the day.  This morning I feel spoiled and oh so blessed. 


Trying to spin wool with a drop spindle and I was warned that it takes awhile before you get the knack.  This is a lesson in patience and I'm sure I'm doing something wrong.  But we'll keep trying.  We have a pound of roving to spin and I don't want to waste it.  Any pointers?


Since I'm feeling so much better,(been in bed all week), I think I'll venture outside now and check the livestock.  It's a balmy -10 and the sun is shining. 


May God bless  your day.


From Glory Farm

2 comments:

BlueApple said...

Here is a tutorial which might help! Be careful...spinning is addicting! LOL

http://www.joyofhandspinning.com/HowToDropspin.shtml

HeMarriedMedusa said...

Can't help with spinning but I hope the bath and chocolate chip cookies reenergized you. Try to stay warm -10 is just too cold for me, I think.

Have a Good Day. Sincerely, Brenda