1. How long have you been spinning? What skill level do you consider yourself? 1 1/2 yrs, Intermediate
2. What kinds of yarn do you create (singles/2-ply/3-ply/art yarn)? Singles, laceweight, I have done 2 ply in a class.
3. What do you spin with (spindle/wheel/both)? Wheel, but I can spindle
4. What are your favorite fibers to spin with (type, brand, etc)? Anything you don't like? I have done silk, but mostly wool. I have done bits of bamboo, camel, alpaca in my spinning class.
5. What kind of fiber do you want to try? All of them. LOL.
6. Is there any techniques you would like to learn? I have done Spinning 101 and 201 at a LYS in Austin.
7. What do you do with your handspun? What projects have you completed? I am almost done with a Scribble Lace Scarf made with my hand dyed hand spun silk as the skinny yarn and it's really nice.
8. Do you have an online wishlist? Yes on Amazon
9. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Not really. Snickers.
10. What other crafts/hobbies do you have? Crochet and knitting. More knitting than crochet. 11. What's your favorite color(s? Any colors you just can't stand? Purple, Black, Red's earth colors. Don't really like Hot pinks, lime greens, etc.
12. What is on your wheel right now? Black shetland
13. Is there anything that you collect? Sheep, cows (not real ones)14. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What magazine subscriptions do you have? Knit picks harmony's. Toy patterns by Alan Dart (the dragon is the cutest thing), from my Ravelry you can see I already have a big library and I have some that I can't list becuase they aren't on their list. I subscribe to Interweave Knits, Creative Knitting, and Knit Simple. I buy Spin Off at the store.
15. When is your birthday? August 29th16. Are you on Ravelry/flickr? If so, what's your ID? Yes
http://www.ravelry.com/people/Mimitojwm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75744755@N00
Monday, June 30, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
HHHH Questionnaire
Here is the questionnaire. Please post the answers to these questions on your blog or in the Ravelry group thread by July 3 and make sure your pal is able to find it (if you post a lot, put a link to it on a sidebar). You are not obligated to answer everything, but the more info your pal has on you, the more options they have to gather up things for your package!
1. How long have you been spinning? What skill level do you consider yourself?
2. What kinds of yarn do you create (singles/2-ply/3-ply/art yarn)?
3. What do you spin with (spindle/wheel/both)?
4. What are your favorite fibers to spin with? Anything you don't like?
5. Who are your favoritecrack dealers fiber sources (etsy or otherwise)?
6. What kind of fiber do you want to try?
7. Is there any techniques you would like to learn?
8. Do you dye fiber? If not, would you like to learn?
9. Do you have fiber prep tools (and like to use them) or would you prefer ready to spin fiber?
10. What do you do with your handspun? What projects have you completed?
11. Are you in need of any spinning gadgets (WPI Gauge, threading hook, etc)?
12. What colors "fall into your shopping basket"? Any colors you just can't stand?
13. What is on your wheel/spindle right now?
14. What other crafts/hobbies do you have?
15. Other than crafts, what are you passionate about?
16. Do you have an online wishlist?
17. Is there anything that you collect?
18. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What magazine subscriptions do you have?
19. When is your birthday?
20. What book or movie character do you most resemble in personality?
21. What is the climate like where you live around this time (need to know for careful shipments of anything meltable)?
22. Tell us one weird fact about yourself!
Favorites
favorite painting/picture(link):
Candy:
Food:
Drink:
Movie(s):
TV Show(s):
Book(s):
Guilty Pleasure(s):
1. How long have you been spinning? What skill level do you consider yourself?
2. What kinds of yarn do you create (singles/2-ply/3-ply/art yarn)?
3. What do you spin with (spindle/wheel/both)?
4. What are your favorite fibers to spin with? Anything you don't like?
5. Who are your favorite
6. What kind of fiber do you want to try?
7. Is there any techniques you would like to learn?
8. Do you dye fiber? If not, would you like to learn?
9. Do you have fiber prep tools (and like to use them) or would you prefer ready to spin fiber?
10. What do you do with your handspun? What projects have you completed?
11. Are you in need of any spinning gadgets (WPI Gauge, threading hook, etc)?
12. What colors "fall into your shopping basket"? Any colors you just can't stand?
13. What is on your wheel/spindle right now?
14. What other crafts/hobbies do you have?
15. Other than crafts, what are you passionate about?
16. Do you have an online wishlist?
17. Is there anything that you collect?
18. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What magazine subscriptions do you have?
19. When is your birthday?
20. What book or movie character do you most resemble in personality?
21. What is the climate like where you live around this time (need to know for careful shipments of anything meltable)?
22. Tell us one weird fact about yourself!
Favorites
favorite painting/picture(link):
Candy:
Food:
Drink:
Movie(s):
TV Show(s):
Book(s):
Guilty Pleasure(s):
Friday, June 6, 2008
Looky here, Chummy!
Just want to let everybody know (if you don't know already) that HHHH has been announced on L&V's Daily Chum!
Isn't this all exciting? ;-)
Isn't this all exciting? ;-)
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Ravlery group
I also added a Ravelry group - http://www.ravelry.com/groups/hush-hush-handspun-hootenanny
It is easier to chat/ask questions there, so please join!
Also, the fiber sources links have been adding up. I searched around for some EU fiber sources and came up with a bunch! So happy stash building! :)
It is easier to chat/ask questions there, so please join!
Also, the fiber sources links have been adding up. I searched around for some EU fiber sources and came up with a bunch! So happy stash building! :)
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Fiber Sources
I'm adding a list of the fiber sources that I have. If you don't see one on the list (I'm sure I'm missing many!), please let me know and I will add it! Although that will probably result in me buying more fiber, but oh well...
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Welcome to HHHH!
Hi all and welcome to the first Hush-Hush Handspun Hootenanny (HHHH) swap! This is a "secret" swap for hand spinners (all levels welcome). Does it sound like fun??? It sure is! Because who doesn't like getting handspun?!
Requirements:
* You must be able to spin 4oz of fiber by the time the swap ends - there are no restrictions to this - you can do singles, 2ply, 3ply, whatever your pal would like
* You must send minimum of 4oz of fiber to your pal (unspun)
* Since this is a 1 package swap, you need to be willing to ship internationally
* You need to have an anonymous email address to send your downstream pal emails
You are not limited to sending only the handspun and fiber, you can send other things as well - soap, trinkets, sweets (be sure to put it in a ziploc to protect the fiber!), etc.
IF YOU CANNOT MEET THESE REQUREMENTS, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP! (seems kind of silly to say this, but after reading horror stories about other swaps, I want to keep this as friendly as possible) I understand that life sometimes gets in the way, so it is important that if you are not able to fulfill your duties, to let me and/or your swap pal know ASAP.
Here is the timeline:
up to 6/30/2008: signups and questionnaires posted
7/7/2008 - Receive your spinning pal and start spinning!
8/9/2008 - Swap ends
Note:
Having a blog is NOT required. I will invite everyone to join this blog, and you can post here.
Contact with your pal is critical for a successful swap. Be sure to send at least 3 emails:
* Initial contact to clue your pal in to who they will be getting treats from
* Sometime while your spinning, to let them know your progress and/or ask any questions to help decide what to give them
* After you've shipped their package so they know it's on it's way
You can send more emails, of course, but those should be the bare minimum.
To sign up, email me at bockstark.knits(at)gmail(dot)com with the following information. You should receive a confirmation email and invite to this blog.
Please include:
1. Name
2. Mailing address
3. E-mail address and anonymous email address
4. Ravelry ID
5. Blog address
6. Allergies? (Smoke, pets...)
7. Do you have smoke or pets in your home?
8. Do you spin with a wheel or spindle (or both)?
9. What spinning level would you consider yourself? (beginner/intermediate/advanced)
Requirements:
* You must be able to spin 4oz of fiber by the time the swap ends - there are no restrictions to this - you can do singles, 2ply, 3ply, whatever your pal would like
* You must send minimum of 4oz of fiber to your pal (unspun)
* Since this is a 1 package swap, you need to be willing to ship internationally
* You need to have an anonymous email address to send your downstream pal emails
You are not limited to sending only the handspun and fiber, you can send other things as well - soap, trinkets, sweets (be sure to put it in a ziploc to protect the fiber!), etc.
IF YOU CANNOT MEET THESE REQUREMENTS, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP! (seems kind of silly to say this, but after reading horror stories about other swaps, I want to keep this as friendly as possible) I understand that life sometimes gets in the way, so it is important that if you are not able to fulfill your duties, to let me and/or your swap pal know ASAP.
Here is the timeline:
up to 6/30/2008: signups and questionnaires posted
7/7/2008 - Receive your spinning pal and start spinning!
8/9/2008 - Swap ends
Note:
Having a blog is NOT required. I will invite everyone to join this blog, and you can post here.
Contact with your pal is critical for a successful swap. Be sure to send at least 3 emails:
* Initial contact to clue your pal in to who they will be getting treats from
* Sometime while your spinning, to let them know your progress and/or ask any questions to help decide what to give them
* After you've shipped their package so they know it's on it's way
You can send more emails, of course, but those should be the bare minimum.
To sign up, email me at bockstark.knits(at)gmail(dot)com with the following information. You should receive a confirmation email and invite to this blog.
Please include:
1. Name
2. Mailing address
3. E-mail address and anonymous email address
4. Ravelry ID
5. Blog address
6. Allergies? (Smoke, pets...)
7. Do you have smoke or pets in your home?
8. Do you spin with a wheel or spindle (or both)?
9. What spinning level would you consider yourself? (beginner/intermediate/advanced)
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