Habits.....

I appear to be a creature of habits, returning here at this time of year...again....
I am about to begin a Fiber Arts course that is centered around not only the technical 'Doing' of the craft...but also very centered upon introspection and understanding the driving forces of why I reach for certain colors and textures in my work.


I am incredibly excited about this, and I haven't even opened up the first lesson plan :) Bear with me while I savor these moments of excitement at the unknown potential for what this course might bring to me, and through me to my friends and family as they receive the lions share of my handwork and artwork.

It's Friday today, and as miserable a grey, overcast and cold fall day that Washington can dish out....yet the lack of sun and cold weather have never bothered me, I find it relaxing...but there's something more to today, it's a bit oppressive and as I checked in with friends across the internet, everyone else was saying the same things"it's like the day is still asleep' said one friend, while others cried out for the Sun to return.

I simply pulled an extra quilt onto the bed and continued on kitchner stitching up a cozy colorwork cowl I had finally finished, with Normal on my feet(as my lap was occupied space with the knitting and seaming up of the handwork) I found it a good day, if subdued. Tomorrow shall be a better day, and tonight...I shall study the lesson plan and begin the process of identifying and finding long shuttered doors and dreams-

“Take to spinning to find peace of mind. The music of the wheel will be as balm to your soul. I believe that the yarn we spin is capable of mending the broken warp and weft of our life.” ~ Mahatma Ghandi

“Take to spinning to find peace of mind. The music of the wheel will be as balm to your soul. I believe that the yarn we spin is capable of mending the broken warp and weft of our life.” ~ Mahatma Ghandi

Hello Sweetie(s)

Well I have let no small amount of time pass by on this blog. I've many reasons for this- the main one being that I do NOT enjoy whinging in public. I had a severe back injury that happened at my work, and have not been back to work since.

Not being one to lay down and give up, I've thrown myself into studying Spinning and knitting like mad since Dec, 2009. -I know- It's nearly That anniversary, which may well be why I'm back here, things aren't getting better for my back so why continue hiding from the world, right? I may as well keep blogging, after all- my fingers and my internet connection aren't wounded :)

I have learned SO MUCH about the Fiber Arts, my personal library is bursting at the seams (So sorry Librarything :( I haven't kept you up to date either!!)

I have been busy making friends in the Fiber Arts community, learning new things, Teaching and passing on as much as I can...friends have had babies so I've spun and knit for them(and knit with purchased yarn- like this lovely self patterning yarn (stars and stripes by Abbi Grasso)

When I cannot concentrate I have my mitered square blanket to keep my hands busy and my mind as off  of the pain as I can. The pattern is SO easy and good for the rough times.

I've spun and spun, and fallen in love with drop spindles (with the nerve damage spinning on my gorgeous wheels is not something my body can do for more than a few moments without increasing the pain and causing more issues(edema in the leg with nerve damage/etc.) yet!! I bought an amazing electric spinning wheel, a Hansen MiniSpinner it's allowed me to return to production spinning after a long time of not being able to do so! :D Haha!! I can even use this spinning wheel in bed with the help of Normal. (here he's holding the singles taut so we can see the difference between the single on the right and the piece of yarn i chain plied to get an idea of how it'll look as a three plied yarn when done :)

 So much has passed in three years, I'm sure I'll wind up having days where I revisit projects from the past- but my main goal is to keep moving forward. I was born with the Need to keep my hands busy, although my life has changed in dramatic and painful ways- this one thing is my saving grace. I can still create and make things for the people I love, and I will never Ever stop being thankful for this.
Happy November to my readers (and if you're still reading this I'm sure I can count you as a friend:)
My dear, accommodating Husband told me a few days ago that if I were to go fast or look inward for my true name, it would be 'Walks with Wool' I think  he's not far off ;)
Yours Truely,
Jencie

I've been busy, really!!!

One from the accidentally unpublished archives :) This is from 2008, late fall :D Wow, nothing like letting time fly by and not blogging about what is going on! Since my last post i have been proposed to, married took a business trip to Utah, been given beautiful things, made beautiful things, met new people and had a hell of a good time in general! If this is indicative of what life is like when you're in a good headspace And in a great relationship....i am blessed, and want to stay in the good headspace!

Wee update

Second pair of socks are now completed!!! Well, they've been done a couple of days now actually!


My husband has been a dear and has been helping me wash and prepare the raw fleece we bought (really...i'm tired of the closet smelling like a barn!!)
The white Corriedale is completed and drying now and the beautiful grey is soaking and will be done in a few days.
The cat litter pails have worked great for soaking, as they seal up nicely so we don't smell it:-)


the corriedale flicked open and ready to spin..

and spun, waiting to be washed to have the twist set:-)


hope everyone else is doing well...