Crafts, Spinning

Nunoco Unbirthday Smorg: Unboxing

Today I received my Unbirthday Smog from Nunoco!  This particular box featured about 450g of fiber, in several mini batts, tops, etc.  Expect a review sometime later, after I’ve   actually had a chance to play with the fibers.  This is my first purchase from Nunoco, and it’s looking good so far! Anywho… On to… Read More Nunoco Unbirthday Smorg: Unboxing

Crafts, Knitting, Random, Spinning

Fiber Train Festival 2014

For the past 3 years I have gone to our little local fiber festival — Fiber Train.  Apparently, it has only been going on for that long, which I had no idea about.  I thought it started the year before I went!  Anywho, I digress. Fiber Train, every year I have gone, has been on… Read More Fiber Train Festival 2014

Crafts, Spinning

HansenCrafts miniSpinner Review – Part 2: The Wheel

I’ve had my miniSpinner (mS for short!) for several months now, and I’ve gotten to use it some in that time (I’ll fully admit that I don’t spin anywhere near as much as I should), and I have to say, it is a completely wonderful little device! I definitely spin better with it — I’m… Read More HansenCrafts miniSpinner Review – Part 2: The Wheel

Crafts, Spinning

HansenCrafts miniSpinner Review – Part 1: Customer Service

After some deliberation on my part, and some convincing of the hubby, he decided to buy me a HansenCrafts miniSpinner <3!  For those who don’t know, a miniSpinner is a small, electric spinning wheel.  My hope is that spinning with this will be much easier on my back, and allow me to actually spin for… Read More HansenCrafts miniSpinner Review – Part 1: Customer Service

Crafts, Knitting, Spinning

Oddity

So, I spun up 1.5oz of some pretty and awesome fiber to start on the Oddity mitts.  I came out with 80yd, though it fluffed out a lot when I washed it.  I’d say it is probably DK weight or so, but I haven’t checked it. Here is what the fiber looked like!  Though, my… Read More Oddity