I have been very neglectful of my website, not being as active on Instagram, and I’ve only glanced at or barely driven my wheels these past few months. Why? That place that pays my monthly paycheck has consumed all of my time. However, it was to be expected since I am one of the key players entering the fiscal year budgets. Luckily, we are winding down and able to take a breath and enjoy some well-deserved craft time.
Today I spent a lovely day spinning on a batt of alpaca I received from @fiberfarm in my Fiber Share package last year.
My plan is to ply this with some soy silk to create a nice lace yarn for a future shawl. I will see how it looks once plied and decide if it needs an overdye in a blue or chestnut brown colorway.
While spinning, I was thinking about my upcoming #thegreatBritainadventure trip in August. There are so many things I’ve already researched and many more I want to read up on. I’ve already packed my ebag to make sure I haven’t packed too much and can carry it easily. Sixteen pounds covers everything I need, aside from the travel outfit and boots. A few days of walking around with it should help strengthen my back and prepare me for the trip.
There are still two small items I need to decide on. What should I bring for a knitting project? A small spinning project? I’m quite close to finalizing my spinning project. I might even have everything sorted and packed tomorrow… again, to make sure it all fits.
Only a fiber enthusiast would be so concerned about which projects are in progress. The idea of having to sit and wait for a connecting flight or unwind after a long day without something to tinker with is almost too hard to bear. Even if I don’t have time to knit or spin on vacation, just having something with me feels like a little security blanket. My patience improves just knowing it’s nearby.
It’s good to be back, nowhere else but here.
Until next time….
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