And, as everything happens in three's - another rule of the universe - I've hit the jackpot this week.
Look what Anne brought home from the thrift shop for me! I was so excited. That's becoming tempered by reality now which is that I really don't have time to learn how to spin. But isn't it pretty? So seductive, the wheel stands in the sewing room and sings her siren song. But, no! It'll just have to wait. Then, there's the not-so-small issue of fibers everywhere. With an asthmatic in the house, we'll have to work on a solution for that before any spinning takes place. But, really...isn't it pretty?
And, now my third temptation. I was merrily researching something totally unrelated when up popped an ad. Well, not a pop-up because I hate those and have a blocker which is mostly effective. No, it was a banner ad on someone's blog, I think. Whatever. I'm killing myself with the suspense. Here is the link to the Simply Socks Yarn Company. What a perfect little jewel of a store for a knitter who NEEDS to knit socks to stay sane.
Too much temptation out there...I need blinders.
8 comments:
OMG! You got an Ashford at the THRIFT SHOP?????
Be still my little heart. Really.
Not too much fiber flies around the room when spinning things like merino. Alpaca is a different story, but then in terms of allergy, that may not be an issue.
Another wool, one that's easier to learn to spin because of the staple length is BFL.
I'm so excited for you.
Anne...you rock!
The spinning wheel is just lovely, you could decorate a whole room around it!! I know all about asthma, my mom almost died from it as a child and spent a lot of time in oxygen tents in the hospital. Way back then, they really didn't know how to treat it, so she had to drop out of school in third grade. It was moldy leaves in the fall for her, and me,too! She used to have an asthma spray with a big bulb that you squeezed, it looked like a horn! No actual inhalers bank then.
Wow!! Awesome thrift store score!! If the allergies are too much I'm sure I can find some room in the van next time we're there ;)
With winter on the way I bet you start spinning! That wheel looks brand new!!! Find the time.
Ah yes. I still remember when Angela came home with her first spinning wheel. Now it is almost impossible to move around her living room. A very big temptation indeed :) They are beautiful though.
Whoooo Hoooo! It may just need to be a fair weather hobby so you can sit outside and spin. I'm so excited for you!!!! If you need some stash, let me know! :)
Great looking wheel. I am glad about the spruce sweater and my goodness that sock store has a big selection of yarn.
I'm greatly envious of your spinning wheel (sigh) - you've got to spin at least ONCE on it!!! Would a dust mask help for asthma?
I'm sure you'll enjoy this weekend:)
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