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7:17 am
September 9, 2008
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Birdi
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I was getting carried away with fiber things on the quilting thread, so I thought I'd post that here. Does anyone spin, weave, crochet, have their own sheep/rabbits/goats for this purpose? I was surprised to hear how many people are still doing these domestic crafts. I go to fiber festivals and am astounded at the numbers AND the artists are always ready to corrupt another victim. Thats how I caught the bug. I need to stay at home in a cave….I have way too many addictions.
I crochet, knit a little, spin, have a rabbit for fiber right now…soon to have sheep. And Gizmo, I have never worked with llama yet? Still exploring sheep and goats. I will try though because I'm thinking about putting a llama in pasture to guard my sheep.
I can't wait to hear from all of you.
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"simple pleasures make my heart smile"
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7:32 am
September 9, 2008
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ulli
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Hi All,
I knit, crochet, embroider, sew–just aboaut any handiwork (as my mother who taught me used to call it), and if I don't know how to do it I'll teach myself. I learned as a child but dropped knitting/crocheting for a while and picked it up again as a way to relax during the child raising years and on. Problem was I have two sons so I was limited as to what I could make for them. In my younger adult years I sewed all of my clothing to save money as well as to put my own style on my wardrobe–I even made a suit for DH when we were first married (I won't do that again…LOL). Then the sewing was put aside for years due to limited space in the house so I really knit a lot–easy to keep in a basket under a side table. Last year for Christmas my personal Santa gave me a beautiful Bernina sewing/embroidering machine so now I'm also back into sewing–and loving it! I guess you could say I'm a fiberholic–and I make no excuses for it! In many ways it's my sanity!
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7:57 am
September 9, 2008
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Heidi533
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I crochet. I know how to knit, but I don't enjoy it for the most part. I've never sold anything I've made, but I have donated afghans to charity auctions and they do pretty well.
I don't spin yet, but I want to learn so bad. I've been looking at drop spindels (because they are all I can afford) a lot lately. I might ask for one for Christmas. I'm also thinking about rabbits for fiber because it seems more cost effective to start out and my daughter wants pet rabbits in a bad way. I figure it is a way to justify the rabbits to my husband.
Heidi
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http://henhousediaries.blogspot.com
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8:20 am
September 9, 2008
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Naomi
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Good morning!
I knit, spin, needle felt, rug hook, and cross-stitch. I have asked Santa hubby for a Kiwi spinning wheel for Christmas, but am using a drop spindle right now. Heidi, there are directions on the net on how to make a drop spindle with stuff from Home Depot, then great directions on YouTube on how to use it. Here's a couple of links.
1. A CD drop spindle with spinning directions:
http://danielson.laurentian.ca/qualityoflife/Fulltext/Textiles/Making_a_cd_drop_spindle.htm
2. I highly recommended this YouTube vid for using a drop spindle. This woman is great!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gXTWgMeMgI&feature=related
I purchased my drop spindle after my last spinning lesson so I don't forget how to spin while I'm waiting for Santa hubby…lol
Naomi
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8:32 am
September 9, 2008
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Heidi533
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Naomi-thank you! I'm checking out the link to make one right now. I'm sure I have everything I need in the garage.
Heidi
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http://henhousediaries.blogspot.com
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9:40 am
September 9, 2008
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ulli
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Here's a silly question from a novice at spinning and all that has to do with spinning. How does one collect the fur from a rabbit?
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10:11 am
September 9, 2008
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Annie
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I spin, knit, weave (on a tri-loom) and felt, both wet and needle. I have a herd of fiber alpacas and llamas, and use their fiber.
To those would be spinners, you may also try http://www.joyofhandspinning.com. They have many articles and videos.
Regarding getting fiber from the rabbit for spinning, they can either be plucked (which sounds mean, but really you're just pulling the loose fur out, like when your dog or cat is shedding as you pet it) or they can be shorn.
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11:28 am
September 9, 2008
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Gizmo
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We raise our own sheep, and llamas. I've slowly added to my spinning flock – not too quickly, or my DH will notice…lol. I trade my goat milk to a friend for his mohair.
I spin, weave, crotchet, dye fiber and felt (wet & needle). I'm an avid quilter, and have used my own fleece/fiber for battings on many occassions.
I attend as many fiber festivals as I can. However, since moving back to KY, the selection is pretty slim. I try to plan vacations around the various shows and festivals.
Birdi, llama yarn is heaven on a needle! A friend has a standing order for my yarn now.  Although, I'm sure Annie feels the same way about her alpaca yarn.
Heidi, welcome to another addiction with us.
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Life is an adventure – Enjoy the ride!!!
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11:56 am
September 9, 2008
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Naomi
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Annie-I love, love that site! I think it's what got me thinking and finally actually taking spinning classes.
Gizmo-Where exactly is Greenup? My mother is from Shepherdsville, and my father is from Lousiville. They live in Arkansas now, but go back all the time, and I try to meet them there to hang with family.
Naomi
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9:02 pm
September 9, 2008
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Gizmo
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Naomi said:
Annie-I love, love that site! I think it's what got me thinking and finally actually taking spinning classes.
Gizmo-Where exactly is Greenup? My mother is from Shepherdsville, and my father is from Lousiville. They live in Arkansas now, but go back all the time, and I try to meet them there to hang with family.
Naomi
We are over where the WV, OH and KY borders all meet…where I-64 enters WV, by Ashland.  I'm not sure where Shephersville is, but Louisville is 2-3 hours from me.
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Life is an adventure – Enjoy the ride!!!
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11:34 pm
September 16, 2009
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psmflowerlady
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I see I'm late to the party, but thought I'd chime in. I knit and recently started to crochet. I have a spinning wheel which I love but have had to vacation from while I study for a professional certification exam this fall – and I miss Charlotte! Spinning is like magic! Almost as much fun as turning a heel on a sock! Tammy
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8:44 pm
September 18, 2009
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okbarb
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Are you crazy? Turning a heel on a sock is like torture. I've been on the same pair for 3 years! I knit only flat things, I tell you, if I can stick with flat I'm okay.
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There are only two ways to live your life: one is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.
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9:40 pm
September 18, 2009
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I knit flat things too…knitting is supposed to be a stress reliever. I can knit flat things all day. Turn a sock? Forget it! I do need to take more lessons and learn how – but I don't even wear shoes…and socks are so confining…so why am I even thinking about it?
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9:55 pm
September 18, 2009
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okbarb
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Because people love hand knitted socks and it would be such an accomplishment. Nobody is impressed with a knitted scarf but you give them a pair of socks and AHA – they are impressed. (Secret – until they put them on their feet and they get those big ole balls of yarn and knotted thread that I produce under the ball of their feet)
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There are only two ways to live your life: one is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.
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10:10 pm
September 18, 2009
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Flatlander
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I like handknitted socks..use them as slippers in the house.
I knitted 2 pairs on 5 needels and indeed the heel….than I got a pattern from somebody to knit socks on 2 needles…love it..(the socks and the pattern)
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6:22 am
September 19, 2009
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beeyourself said:
I knit flat things too…knitting is supposed to be a stress reliever. I can knit flat things all day. Turn a sock? Forget it! I do need to take more lessons and learn how – but I don't even wear shoes…and socks are so confining…so why am I even thinking about it?
Because you have friends???
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6:24 am
September 19, 2009
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GeorgiaZ
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okbarb said:
Are you crazy? Turning a heel on a sock is like torture. I've been on the same pair for 3 years! I knit only flat things, I tell you, if I can stick with flat I'm okay.
Thats funny, Im imagining all the flat headed people in OK walking around in the winter with Barbs flat hats on.
I know, its late and I need sleep.
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5:08 pm
September 23, 2009
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Kathryn
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Here's what I wish. That somebody would sell hand-knit heels and we could buy them and just work them right in. I wouldn't care about the color.
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Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." – Anonymous
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11:46 pm
September 23, 2009
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My budget plan is NOT getting a cart when I go to the store.
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9:30 pm
October 8, 2009
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Gizmo
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It's Fall, and I'm wondering if anyone has started knitting, crocheting or felting for Christmas gifts??? Did anyone work with a fiber they hadn't before??? Did you love it or hate it — and why???
I recently pulled out my carding machine and moved my wheel inside (from the studio), Also pulled out my drop spindle, and made up a take along spinning bag.
Anyone else??
Know of any good sources for fleece or roving??
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I love hand knit slippers & would love to have a pattern that is not too complex. If turning a heel is that hard, I don't think I want that pattern though. I want to make some for Little N. as well-we have wood floors, which all of a sudden seem so cold again in the mornings! Cold weather is right around the corner (yippee!
) I have tried to make several things crochet, but I just can't get the hang of it. Some crafts are just not my forte and I think crochet is one of them.
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