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Latest spun @malabrigoyarn Nube. 380 yards heavy fingering weight yarn. #spinnersofinstagram #handspunyarn #malabrigonube #kromskisymphony #handspunhabit #yarnlove #spinnersofig #spinningaddict #spinningismytherapy #handspunwool #fiberart #woolwitch #woolismagic #handspunlife #handspinning #spinningyarn #handspinnersofinstagram #handspinner #imakeyarn #makingyarn #spinningyarn #手紡ぎ＃糸 #糸紡ぎ　#手紡ぎ糸 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqb0ihHvlqU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Spinning up Spring rolags made from 100% Acrylic super chunky roving style yarn, converted into rolags on my Brother drum carder. Spun on my drop spindle.

Normally I don’t post my Works In Progress, but this one is near and dear. The fiber for this yarn is from my farm and a neighbor; it was grown, shorn, skirted, washed here all by hand. Then made into top and spun @gurdy.run.woolen.mill It will only be offered as natural or natural dyed. I’ve got a beautiful array of six colors already from 3 solids and 3 matching marled colors. Today I’m harvesting some of my plant materials for dyeing. I’m really enjoying this! #avalonspringsfarm #naturalfibers #mohairyarn #woolyarn #naturalyarn #locallygrown #locallyspunyarn #yarn #makingyarn #marylandsmallfarms #marylandsmallbusiness #knitlove (at Avalon Springs Farm) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS-EIVwpkEs/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sunday’s are for spinning! The fiber is some gorgeous cormo from upstate New York that I had locally milled and am spinning on my Lendrum. Later I will be playing this with some batts from @wool.for.the.dame. . . #igspinners #handspunyarn #handspinnersofinstagram #yarnlove #makingyarn #lendrum #spinnersofinstagram #spinningyarn (at Owls Head, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzWLkThJyCJ/?igshid=mqdbp1es7i2e

Pattern: a girl’s best friend

This blend of 85% SW Merino and 15% Nylon is perfect for spinning some hand spun sock yarn! Three skeins of the colour Magnolia just listed in the shop (link in bio:). #handdyedspinningfiber #spinningsupplies #makingyarn #indiedyer #handdyedroving #handspunsockyarn

And in other news: I'm pleased to report that me and my spinning wheel are back on good terms. I've had the old Ashford traditional wheel for a few years after inheriting it from my husband's family. Every so often I pull it out and have a play but the wheel is old and a bit cranky and I was never really sure what I was doing. In recent weeks though things seem to have clicked and we both seem to have got into the swing of it now. Yesterday found me all out of sorts with social media and a few choice discussions on various Facebook groups managed to disturb my Sunday calm (mini rant on the blog if you are interested). My solution was to switch off the laptop and spin for a bit. Very soothing and calming and before I knew where I was is doing the best part of 50g of this delicious @countessablaze fibre. #blogeveryday #knitblog #everydayknitter #spinnersofinstagram #fibrelove #makersofinstagram #makersgonnamake #igspinners #makingyarn #yarnlover #selfcare

LAST DAY! Don't delay!! So. It's my 40th birthday next week and I could not be happier about my age and every damn thing in my life! Deciding to celebrate with you all with a crazy flash sale. 40% off everything in my etsy store. Yes, really. Happy birthday to meeeeeeeee! Skeins are going fast so don't delay! Use coupon code FORTYISFAB at girlwithasword.com or girlwithasword.etsy.com #happybirthday #fortyisfab #ilovemylife #maker #creator #artisan #lucky #yarn #makingyarn #makingyarnlikeitsmyjob #etsy #etsystudio #girlwithasword #ecoart #ecoartist #ecoyarn