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

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Buzzfeed used my map!

So this is pretty cool. Buzzfeed did an article on unusual pets, and used my Legal/Illegal States map for sugar gliders!  You can see the article here.  It’s unfortunate, though, that the picture they’re using of a sugar glider isn’t actually a sugar glider.  Pretty sure it’s a squirrel glider, due to the size. 😉  … Read More Buzzfeed used my map!

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