Deadlines part 5

Week 5

I finished!

This is the yarn I had left. I used approximately 745 yards total.

Blocking the shawl after washing in the washer on gentle cycle using a net bag to contain it.

What NOT to do when wet finishing a handspun wool project...

1. Don't throw the net bag in the dryer. Even for a short time.

2. Don't forget the net bag is in the dryer.

3. Don't panic and get mad.

4. Don't tug so hard on the slightly felted knit fabric that you actually tear the yarn at the edge.

5. Don't get mad. Did I already say this?

6. Don't put it back in the water to soak in a too small pan so that the ripped yellow yarn that needs repair sits on the blue part and comes out stained - highlighting the rip.

7. Don't be too sad.

With a small invisible-when-worn repair, what was a lovely beautiful shawl is still a lovely beautiful shawl. I do love the color combo.

New UFO’s

A new year requires a new list of UFO’s (UnFinished Objects).

• knitting the Central Park Hoodie from Knitty
• knitting the Djoser Shawl by Cassie Castillo
• spinning gold silk from Dreamy Goat Design Studio
• spinning mohair samples for an upcoming class
• Studio 49 Retreat Purple Fiber Exchange project
• crocheting Angry Bird amigarumi birds and pigs for my son, Ian

I must have more projects to add to the list as the UFO baskets and boxes are piled in a big heap that definitely looks like more than just 6 projects. But the list will suffice for now.

This year, like last year, I endeavor to finish more projects than I start.

Textile Sanity Etsy Store

With help from my super awesome friend, Catherine and her shop Lucky Zelda, I opened my etsy store tonight. 

TextileSanity.etsy.com

I’ve been thinking and talking about an etsy store for over a year. Suddenly it’s here. I am soooo excited about it. If you visit the store I’d love to hear what you think.