What I always see as the opening of the fiber season, the High Desert Wool Growers Fiber Day in Prineville the end of March, looms a head like a beacon. I have been spinning and felting, hubby has been weaving, knitting needles are strewn about the house heavy with projects (yet to be completed) and I continue to learn new stitches and how to read patterns. The blessing of this biting cold is that one stays indoors working on projects warming the lap. Focus and finish, wash and block. So much to try and do; so little time.
Lots and lots of locks were meticulously separated, washed and some combed. All have been sent off to new homes to be incorporated into wonderful projects. I find myself now scavenging my stash to have something to work with. Another blessing in disguise; I was forced to blend . . . what fun that turned out to be. Super soft and lofty alpaca, fine, white BFL and long, luscious merino all blended and carded with white and colored mohair locks - WOW, they are all gorgeous! I am, however, looking forward to shearing next month. A whole new supply to play with. See you then ...
