I get to spend 6 hours learning the in’s and out’s of spinning tomorrow, and I’ll be in good company with the cute and funny Hayden. (Never a dull moment with that one)!
I’ve been looking at wheels online, and although there is a particular wheel that has been romancing me in pictures, I am anxious to try a few in class to see what I like. Unfortunately, I can’t find a local dealer for the wheel I think I want. It’s the Kromski Symphony.
Now, picture it in a walnut finish. Isn’t it beautiful? I have no idea if I’d even like how it spins, but it’s gorgeous, and in my dreams, I love it.
And holy cow! Drum carders are expensive. Mercy. I had no idea.
Well, I didn’t do much yesterday. At least, not much worthy of blog talk. I cleaned one of my fish tanks, which needed it. I played with and read to the girls, so I get the good mommy award. I finally made corn bread using soft white wheat flour (whole grain), and although the girls ate it right up, and it really isn’t bad, the recipe will need some tweaking. I made some very important phone calls, got the kids to and from school…. nothing exciting there.
Any Haydens happening? I’ve heard tell of some good intentions :-).
So I guess that’s it then. I have a whole lot of stitch markers and other assorted Valentine’s to make this weekend. The doll is knit, stuffed, and armed (as in, she has arms and they’re attached), but she still needs legs, hair, and facial features. And as I’m sitting here thinking about today, (helping out at school, then heading directly off to work at the LYS ’til 9pm), and tomorrow’s 6 hours of spinning class, I’m realizing that I’ve got a lot to do with not much time. I’d better go.
February 10th, 2005 at 10:14 pm
Good luck with the spinning. You may find yourself with more than one wheel eventually – like I did! I currently spin on a Schadt, but I have an two Ashfords, a Lendrum, and numerous antiques due to my husband. Just have a great time, and stick with it, it can be fustrating but it is worth it and you will have such beautiful yarns!
February 10th, 2005 at 10:58 pm
What a beautiful wheel! Have a great time at your spinning class. Thank you also for posting how you made your flower and leaf. They are so lovely!
February 11th, 2005 at 12:15 am
Have fun at your spinning class! I had a blast when I took one last year in England. I’m hoping to buy a wheel eventually too.
February 11th, 2005 at 1:47 am
24 hours to goooo….I wanna be sedated!
okay, it’s actually like 24 hours and 14 minutes, but who’s counting?
AHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA!
I wanna be sedated!
And the wheel…looks nice. I want the one from “Sleeping Beauty”.
February 11th, 2005 at 2:14 am
Wow, what a beautiful wheel! You have been a very busy mom too. Enjoy your spinning class tomorrow – can’t wait to hear about it.
February 11th, 2005 at 3:45 am
The wheel is beautiful – what do you plan to spin with it? Are you going to buy stuff to spin or are you going to spin your own? Phil’s aunt had an angora bunny for awhile and I always thought what a shame it was that all that fluff went in the garbage or floated away… See you tonight!
Oh, by the way, the Hayden is on my to-do list but it will probably take me awhile to get to it. I plan to make one for my sweetheart. Maybe in time for next Valentine’s Day. 🙂
February 11th, 2005 at 9:57 pm
I cannot wait to see what you spin! I covet that wheel too, and there are no local dealers (that I know of) around here too. It is just too gorgeous.
Right now, I am spinning with a Navajo spindle. My goals are to refine my skills this year before “upgrading.” Snicker.
Have fun today!
February 12th, 2005 at 1:22 am
Have a great time. I want a full report. It’s another month until my class.
Yes, drum carders are mega-expensive. I need to get friendly with someone locally who owns one. 😉