#spinning wool

My kid's class is on their Middle Ages history unit right now, so naturally I volunteered to give a short talk and demonstration on medieval spinning and weaving. (In full garb of course...one thing about me, I don't do stuff halfway lol).

Today’s studio colors turned quietly purple.

I spent part of the afternoon at the blending board working on a new rolag colorway I’m calling Lavender Mist. Soft purples drifting through white wool until the colors felt like fog moving across a field of violets.

The blend is Texel, Rambouillet, BFL, and Merino — airy, springy fiber that drafts slowly and evenly. Exactly the kind of preparation that makes you want to sit down with a wheel and spin without rushing.

Also, a small studio surprise this week:

Raspberry Lemonade disappeared from the shop again.

I’ll be making another batch soon.

WHO WILL WIN THIS TIME?!?

When in Rome... (cough, Bath, cough)

I got myself some fibre when I was down south on holiday 😍 We were there when the Bath Spring Fair was on, and I managed to find some hand dyed fibre to spin up! Merino, Natural Flax, Tussah Silk, & Linen - such a gorgeous combo ❤️🙌

Louet S40 aka The Hatbox wheel.

These wheels are relatively rare and not in production anymore. I so badly wanted one for it's extreme portability and elegent engineering. I actually drove 7 hours to pick this baby up 🫠 worth it though, it was a great price and in perfect condition!!