Yesterday I mentioned that I had ordered some spinning fiber from Etsy. I also talked to a lady at Paradise Fiber and ordered some that she recommended too. Those people there are so nice and helpful and she encouraged me to call back with questions about spinning and fiber.
This is fiber that I had previously ordered from Etsy and it arrived yesterday. All are combed top roving. Some fibers are more difficult to spin than others so I’ll probably stick with the merino til I’m comfortable enough to move on to the silk blend.
The one on the left is a blend of merino and mulberry silk and, obviously, it’s dyed. The one in the middle is undyed Corriedale. The one on the right is undyed gray merino.
I have a decent sized tote (just one!) of spinning fiber and I know it’s here, in the sea of boxes in the sewing room but there’s no telling how deeply it’s buried in there.
These two bags were with my spinning supplies that got packed with the spinning wheel parts/supplies. I don’t even know what type fiber they are – didn’t open the bags.
I was thinking I’d get a big basket to sit in the corner and keep the fiber in it that I’m currently working on or planning to work on next. Then I remembered Boots and I’m thinking he might have a grand time with my fiber so I probably need a basket with a cat proof lid. Even if he didn’t play with it, he’d probably love sleeping in the middle of it but I guess cat fur is good for spinning too. I can hardly wait to get Boots here and get him used to the place and be able to have him around all the time.
Boots had a cat tree in the sewing room and a few years ago, it broke. Since we never get rid of anything, Vince got it out and fixed it and put some stacks of boxes in the sewing room since the entire room is empty now and Boots was probably feeling a bit insecure. I think he’ll be happy to get back to his familiar stuff in the sewing room and since it has the windows with the wide windowsills, he will probably hardly notice that anything is different. 🙂
Teri says
What are you doing with cat
Judy Laquidara says
We have an electric feeder that will put a certain amount of food out at the same time each day or 7 days so Vince is getting her used to that. We have a local pet sitter who, for a fee, will come out and refill it once a week and refill her water containers. We’ll put several water containers around so she’ll have water and hopefully the house will sell right off the bat and the new owners will take care of her.
Roberta says
I’ve been spinning a long time and top is the hardest to spin. Carded wool would be easier to start on, easier to not mess it up. Top can get clumpy. My cats LOVED to sleep in a basket of wool, heaven for them. Just a thought.
Judy Laquidara says
Oh .. I’m not sure I ordered any carded wool. I’ll check on that. Thanks!
Joan says
Like you, Judy, I am a new spinner with a Schacht wheel that has sat idle for way too long due to my frustration with the huge learning curve. I hope you post progress updates and evaluations on your experience with these new fibers. You are inspiring me to try spinning again!
Judy Laquidara says
I think it’s really hard that most of us either quilt or knit (or both), we cook, we clean and we’re proficient but for me, when I try something new and I’m really bad, even though I know there’s a long learning curve, I want to give up. I’m going to stick with it.
Val says
Merino and silk is much easier to spin than Merino. It drafts so much easier.
Judy Laquidara says
Live and learn . . I thought adding silk made it harder to draft. Thanks!
Nelle Coursey says
I think he is going to like it even better at the new place. The window sill will be great for him to watch and take a nap in the sun.