Time Passes

Wow! Can't believe it's been so long between entries!

Where does the time go?

I've been doing some spindling...enjoying some of the colourful fiber I bought at the seminar.
It takes a while to get unto it, but I love the look of a full spindle and how nice the yarn is when it's finished and ready to knit........not sure what just yet.



We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family in Bancroft area....not everyone was able to be there, but a lot of us chatted, laughed and caught up on news. It's great to watch the little ones and see how they've changed since our last get-together.

Another important milestone occurred last weekend....our little granddaughter turned two!!! I am amazed how one can go from a little baby to a toddler in such a short time... .talking, running and giggling and just plain delightful. She's a beautiful little girl, much like her Mommy was not all that long ago!!!!
I've also been very busy embroidering a blanket for my in-laws for a Christmas present. It takes a long time but I love the finished product.....I chose pale green shades because it matches their living room and they like pale colours.

Auntie Norma brought Scarlett a Hallowe'en outfit....she didn't particularly like it, but she agreed to model it for us.
This weekend is our grandson's third birthday!! Once again I wonder where the time went?
He's all into Buzz Lightyear this year, so his gift was an easy one.....some Buzz light up goggles, Buzz PJ's and I made him a cape to wear with his goggles! I can't wait to see him flying around with them on! It'll be a joy. I'm sure he'll think he's Buzz!!!!!

Central Region Seminar Today

What a great day it turned out to be!
One hundred spinners and weavers gathered to learn/review/practice spinning/weaving techniques, that only we would be interested in.
Vendors from all over Ontario were there too.....selling

-books
-fiber
-dvds
-spindles
-niddy noddies
-cottons etc..........eye candy all around the room!!!!

Our guest speaker reminded us of how long spinners have been important in world events.....Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492 with the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria....whose sails required over 6 000 square meters of fabric.....all spun on spindles by hand and woven......AND thousands of yards of rope....all spun on spindles!!!!!! It boggles my mind!!!!! I guess I'd have known those facts if I'd thought of them, and it certainly makes me aware of the ageless skill I've acquired as a hobby!

I treated myself to some new silk/merino fiber; a weaving book and small amounts of coloured corriedale to spin.

In the afternoon I attended a spindle workshop....the leader was a great spinner and good teacher.....I managed to spin some gray shetland on my spindle and even plied it.

I am so grateful to have all these hobbies.....even more grateful to have my health and time to enjoy them!


Hope everyone is enjoying their day!