tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.comments2023-04-06T03:07:58.724-06:00Needles of IronIron Needleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04848627330939129750noreply@blogger.comBlogger3596125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-44339297548423356232016-09-16T03:52:30.538-06:002016-09-16T03:52:30.538-06:00I really enjoy seeing your work! Sorry about the ...I really enjoy seeing your work! Sorry about the ribs. I did not know.Gaynellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073525271372339258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-40951597092414459212016-09-06T07:15:46.364-06:002016-09-06T07:15:46.364-06:00What an interesting gig!What an interesting gig!Gaynellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073525271372339258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-31422397510365386622016-08-30T17:07:11.791-06:002016-08-30T17:07:11.791-06:00The first photo is a fleece just laid out, with on...The first photo is a fleece just laid out, with only the "daggy bits" and Lev hair removed. It is ready to be skirted.Iron Needleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848627330939129750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-61358717940490102882016-08-30T17:01:31.011-06:002016-08-30T17:01:31.011-06:00That first picture looks nothing like yummy wool! ...That first picture looks nothing like yummy wool! Is it the discarded bits, or what? Inquiring minds want to know!janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550494417488866070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-16645580672021073152016-08-17T15:09:31.212-06:002016-08-17T15:09:31.212-06:00You have an obligation to show others the standard...You have an obligation to show others the standard by which they are judged!!! Your work is awesome....and who could be a more competent judge than yours truly!(OK, I am prejudiced. It is my birthright!)Gaynellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073525271372339258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-48228981644588343082016-08-15T02:51:16.405-06:002016-08-15T02:51:16.405-06:00Such an interesting post - I know nothing about sp...Such an interesting post - I know nothing about spinning or fair competitions. Do your skeins get messed up from the handling ? Do you have an informational card with the skein for the judges ? Are you saying the largest classes of yarns are the ones which are easiest to spin ? And I agree, the feedback is hugely important as it can help you improve :) Viviannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03478973141660495485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-68307731672007803272016-08-14T17:40:51.052-06:002016-08-14T17:40:51.052-06:00I'm fairly certain you will enter next year......I'm fairly certain you will enter next year...janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550494417488866070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-61174224542042960232016-08-14T06:44:31.492-06:002016-08-14T06:44:31.492-06:00Well done! I must rest after reading all that you ...Well done! I must rest after reading all that you have done! It makes me tired just reading about it!Gaynellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073525271372339258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-79672791197567346342016-08-10T20:15:08.241-06:002016-08-10T20:15:08.241-06:00Haha! I have 'power' over you!Haha! I have 'power' over you!janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550494417488866070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-59619819107725991052016-08-06T17:29:51.012-06:002016-08-06T17:29:51.012-06:00I wondered how the 110 degree sweater fared!
I wondered how the 110 degree sweater fared! <br />Gaynellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073525271372339258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-85691422832514530682016-07-31T11:38:22.506-06:002016-07-31T11:38:22.506-06:00Love th vest! Hope the finish goes smoothly!Love th vest! Hope the finish goes smoothly!janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550494417488866070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-38024660084104112702016-07-26T22:41:48.884-06:002016-07-26T22:41:48.884-06:00But, it is true "everything old is new again!...But, it is true "everything old is new again!"janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550494417488866070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-53948233973919633692013-04-21T17:50:24.698-06:002013-04-21T17:50:24.698-06:00Your merino/alpaca reminds me of Mary the Kitty! O...Your merino/alpaca reminds me of Mary the Kitty! Or maybe an Oreo! <br /><br />What can you do with 140 yards of yummy?janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550494417488866070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-79299349598620488862013-04-10T17:00:20.416-06:002013-04-10T17:00:20.416-06:00I know you have been in the action in the wool pre...I know you have been in the action in the wool prep and spinning, but will you participate in the weaving? I sure would like to see all that!Gaynellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073525271372339258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-88136647655597911102013-04-09T16:57:52.652-06:002013-04-09T16:57:52.652-06:00I watch the Sheep to Shawl contest each year and w...I watch the Sheep to Shawl contest each year and would love to try it out sometime. I look forward to actually knowing one of the participants this year!!lizzzknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08415279647810762867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-27758022742981513212013-04-09T12:39:28.354-06:002013-04-09T12:39:28.354-06:00When does this "wool-down" happen? Who ...When does this "wool-down" happen? Who gets the shawl? Inquiring minds want to know!janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550494417488866070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-82220245485908808732013-03-29T18:20:44.036-06:002013-03-29T18:20:44.036-06:00Great stuff! Who is that small child model with t...Great stuff! Who is that small child model with the sweater? Surely not the baby!Gaynellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073525271372339258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-19805476908670069552013-03-29T13:00:45.334-06:002013-03-29T13:00:45.334-06:00Cuteness! Cuteness! Cuteness! The eggs are very n...Cuteness! Cuteness! Cuteness! The eggs are very nice and I loved the seamed sweater and it's model! Can't wait to see the slippers in a few weeks!janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550494417488866070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-84455732903542769782013-03-27T11:39:32.303-06:002013-03-27T11:39:32.303-06:00I am glad you are making layoff-ade and doing thin...I am glad you are making layoff-ade and doing things you want to get done! I hope the perfect thing comes along. But not for awhile. janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550494417488866070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-66905552690385206552013-03-26T13:10:53.503-06:002013-03-26T13:10:53.503-06:00Hmmm. Cooky dough in the fridge, ready to eat?
I...Hmmm. Cooky dough in the fridge, ready to eat?<br /><br />I have been watching for a post. This is hard for you...as it would be for anyone, but for those of us who pride ourselves on control, it is an even bigger blow.<br />Good thoughts coming your way.Gaynellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073525271372339258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-3307640737503731102013-03-26T11:11:06.294-06:002013-03-26T11:11:06.294-06:00My gosh, I can't believe this has happened to ...My gosh, I can't believe this has happened to you again. And yet, I do. I have a friend who has been laid off four times in the last five years...<br /><br />I like how you are staying busy. That's got to feel better than stewing. Best of luck with the prospects...Snowcatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360228352528558176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-3842425123942678092013-03-03T16:47:16.735-07:002013-03-03T16:47:16.735-07:00I like it! Nice work by all involved!I like it! Nice work by all involved!Gaynellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073525271372339258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-79478181798071788532013-03-03T15:57:43.433-07:002013-03-03T15:57:43.433-07:00Yea! It looks fabulous! Especially with such cha...Yea! It looks fabulous! Especially with such charming models - both furred and not furred!janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550494417488866070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-72388859350016856882013-02-27T21:29:25.998-07:002013-02-27T21:29:25.998-07:00Fantastic! I love the Black Sheep. :) If those ...Fantastic! I love the Black Sheep. :) If those lazy pen pal'ers were on Ravelry they would virally vilified. Hahah!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215861280066461891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763985013725565641.post-79435615068653626432013-02-27T11:35:03.004-07:002013-02-27T11:35:03.004-07:00You made me smile with this post! I have a ton of...You made me smile with this post! I have a ton of old quilting magazines I pull out once in a while, and I get a kick out of the pen pal ads! I may even have answered one at some point back in the days of the dinosaurs, but I don't know that the person ever wrote back. Oh well. The things we can do with technology today!Snowcatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360228352528558176noreply@blogger.com