Just around the corner—one more month and it begins! Tour de Fleece!! TDF begins July 1 and runs through 23. During June, I begin to prep my supplies and think of fiber to spin. Do I need to wash, card, buy anything? Nope—not me! I have plenty of prepared fiber on hand for this gathering! What must you consider during TDF? Just what You want to achieve! This is a personal challenge and goal!! Not a competition! Spin when you can, what you want, and decide how much time to apply to your goals and challenges!
My first priority is to ply all this handspun brown cotton—then it will be ready for August for either the loom or knitting needles!
My handspun bin is overflowing with last year’s production. I love the variety of colors—some are dyed with indigo; most are natural colors cottons I’ve collected over the years.
And here are some of the items I have knitted. I do have weft on the shuttle ready to throw across the cotton warp; which has been sitting idle for weeks.
These will be lovely kitchen towels—when the warp is complete!
The knitted cloth patterns are designed by Kitchen Sink Shop. Garlene is on instagram—you can sign up for her free newsletter to receive free patterns.
The knitted cloth patterns are designed by Kitchen Sink Shop. Garlene is on instagram—you can sign up for her free newsletter to receive free patterns.
Sharing what you’ve produced during TDF is great satisfaction!
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