The Show!

As I mentioned in my previous post I actually got placed in the state agricultural show I entered on a whim for practice. I actually found out a few days later that I had won more than I was told, my friend wanted me to find out the extra myself so I could enjoy seeing the win. Alas someone else beat me as I was phoned by the show committee to let me know I had also won a...

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Ixchel Batt Club

I have briefly mentioned the lovely batts and tops sold by Chary from Ixchel Angora Bunny & Funky Fibre Art. On top of their weekly blogs offering something new and fluffy they do a monthly club. There is usually 3 different clubs including a sock yarn club, Funky Bunny Batt Club and Fibre Club. Each club runs for 3 months and has a quota for how many people can sign...

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Recognise!

After a terrible few days, I have received some good news. I had entered 3 skeins in the Royal Easter Show. The Easter Show is a yearly Agricultural show in my state of Australia. Other states also have similar things like the Ekka in QLD. These started as a fully agricultural, but nowdays they also have show bags, rides, games etc. This was my first time entering...

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Spinning Knobs and Broomsticks

Ever since I got my Wee Peggy I have been searching for a tension knob. Seems a silly thing to be after when it will run double drive no sweat. However, I liked the idea of a complete wheel. So I have spent ages asking around spinning places and groups to no avail. When I got the Little Peggy I was tempted to take the tension knob of that one and sell the wheel sans tension...

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Stickler for Punishment!

No not another wheel, but I have signed up to earn my Certificate of Competency in Handspinning or CCHS with the NSW Handweavers and Spinners Guild. Why you may ask? As some of your may have gleaned from my mention of graduate studies I am an academic by nature. So I enjoy a bit of stucture, ticking off competnecy and of course certificates! I should be completing this at...

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The Peggy's

1980 Little Peggy Well, I am down to 6 wheels again as the recent acquisition, the Little Peggy, is on its way to a new home. I took her down to Petlins as part of spinning class. We found out she was made in 1980 and while not in perfect condition, could easily be spruced up with some wax and wood glue to make a great little wheel. Since I bought it home and found...

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