Sari Silk by Longdraw

 When I started spinning this recycled Sari silk I was prepared for a wretched experience. I don't like spinning lumpy preps and my past experiences with spinning recycled Sari silk blended with wool was torturous. 

Not too far into this spin I made a very helpful discovery. Sari silk actually spins quite nicely when spun by itself using a long draw technique very close to how I spin cotton. I spun through all 4oz of it today.

I have 4ox of Bluefaced Leicester wool that is dyed in a very similar green. I'll spin it up separately and then ply the two together.  

Packing Up Until Spring

With the cooler weather we've been experiencing lately it is getting harder to find a day warm enough to spray rocks with a base coat  

and then apply several coats of UV sealant when they are finished being decorated.

so I am packing up my paints until spring brings warmer temperatures.

The last three blue rocks, and about a dozen others, have yet to have their sealant applied.

 

A Timely Gift

 As the weather turns a little colder and we head into fall and winter it's nice to tuck one's toes into cuddly warm slippers.

These were a very generous gift from a dear online friend. These one-of-a-kind slippers were handmade by The Bag Ladies of Sequim WA from recycled and re-dyed wool blankets and clothing. They have a cozy fleece lining and a durable out-sole. So comfy!

I love them!