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:

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

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

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  2. 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

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