Blending fibers

It's been a minute since I published a post here. The job that pays for wool, spring break, getting a new camera and software kept me away from this space that I enjoy so much.

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.




There is not much yardage in the mini skein. And that is fine with me. This was an experiment and I loved the results.




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  1. 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.

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    1. Thanks 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.

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  2. beautiful 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!

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    1. I 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!!

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  3. Very pretty! I've been wanting to get a blending board to try out, what kind do you have?

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    1. Thanks Stefanie! I have the Ashford blending board (linked on the post). It is a lot of fun! :-)

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  4. Darn jobs that pay for wool! ;)
    While I know nothing about blending and all that fancy stuff, the finish yarn look beautiful.

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  5. i love the yarn that you created!

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