The difference between the Lendrum Jumbo Flyer and Standard Flyer.
The Standard Flyer packed so full it wouldn't spin anymore.
As I started to ply I would let the yarn "grab" a bead and I would adjust the plying on each side to secure the bead. I only spun 20 yards this way because I didn't want to commit to a full hank in case it didn't work plus I could only find so many clear beads in the Bear's craft bin and I wanted it to look nice.
I also used beads with letters on them. They spell out WONDER WHY ALPACA FARM. I gave myself a lead area with no beads so maybe instead of selling the 270 yards I plyed with no beads, I will keep it to start a hat then used my beaded yarn as an accent to promote the farm.
Tomorrow is the last day of the Tour de Fleece. I'm going to keep up the momentum I created during this July event to make more yarns to sell at the various Fiber Festivals I will be at this year. The spinning wheel is my happy place so why not. Now, let's here what adventures in Fiber Arts you had this week!
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Noooo I don't want tomorrow to be the last day. I've been having too much fun :) Love the beads! That color green looks so comforting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a lovely comment, am enjoying looking through yours and will be back often xx happy weekend xx
ReplyDeleteWe are going to have to have a Tour de Fleece team training monthly check in. I agree with Dutch Hollow...NOOOOO! Don't let the fun end!!
ReplyDeleteThe beads on a hat is a fabulous idea! I love the color of the yarn you spun the beads into. Can't wait to see you and your fibers at Allegan in a few weeks. Happy Fiber Arts Friday!
ReplyDeleteI'm confused... The Tour de France goes thru Sunday... not tomorrow.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.letour.fr/2010/TDF/LIVE/us/le_parcours.html
Kathryn - It is Sunday. Duh! I keep thinking the 25th is tomorrow. Yikes! Well, I guess that means I'll finish the Polworth I started this morning. Thanks for getting me to look at the calendar.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab event the Tour De Fleece was. I am in awe of everyone's talent. I wonder how long it will take to me to plunge in and start spinning myself. I just moved to a smaller apartment, so I'm not sure I should. Should I?
ReplyDeleteI keep hearing about these ravelry events AFTER they're done (missed ravelympics too!)...this blog inspires me as I have recently acquired a wheel, have lots of roving, and don't know what to do next...I guess find a genuine spinner to help me get started! We have a little farm...would love to chat about alpaca breeding with you someday!
ReplyDelete@Homesteadgirl check with your local yarn shop or spinning/weaving guild. Both should have spinning classes.
ReplyDeleteBeads! Wow, I'm soooo impressed!
ReplyDeleteSpinning with beads is my new favorite way to spin as well. Love that yarn color, by the way. Great stuff!
ReplyDeleteSpinning with beads...awesome! I bought some sapphire blue glass beads for this awhile ago, just need to find them. And figure out what to spin them into. After I finish the cotton. And a few knits. And....
ReplyDeleteRe: TdF It's funny how much I'm participating when I said I wasn't participating.