Last year I got this blending board at the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair (SAFF). I've been making a few rolags here and there but this is the first real "blend" that I created so far.
The white fiber came in un-labeled with my used Louet wheel. The dark gray is Knit Picks Full Circle Roving, a blend of Merino and Highland wools. It was a nightmare to spin by itself given the short staple length of the fiber. Had I not blended with the white fluff, it would have become a wool dryer ball.
I've only recently found your blog, but have already really enjoyed seeing what you are up to and the lovely photographs. This is reinsuring me to finish up a spinning project that has gone on for far too long.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet comment & visit Audry! I've been a lurker at your blog since I discovered via Andi at My Sisters Knitter. Congrats on your wedding. The pictures are amazing!! Have a great week.
Deletebeautiful results! I'd like to try that too, one day. I'm only a beginner spinner and I only have a drop spindle and no additional tools for now. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI also started with a spindle. But could't resist the wheel temptation much longer. Not sure I know who to spin on a spindle anymore :-( Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment...I just discovered your blog!!
DeleteVery pretty! I've been wanting to get a blending board to try out, what kind do you have?
ReplyDeleteThanks Stefanie! I have the Ashford blending board (linked on the post). It is a lot of fun! :-)
DeleteDarn jobs that pay for wool! ;)
ReplyDeleteWhile I know nothing about blending and all that fancy stuff, the finish yarn look beautiful.
ReplyDeletei love the yarn that you created!