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  1. @fiberarts @handspinning

    All three braids are spun and I plied the first two. I didn't spin as consistently as I thought, the first one is about 165 m pre washing, the other one is about 195 m - if I did my counting correctly.

    And now I need a way how to chain ply without cutting into my finger. My left pointer finger has a tiny cut from pulling the loop back against the tension on lazy Kate and wheel.

    #handspinning #tourDeFleece2026 #fiberarts

  2. @fiberarts @handspinning

    All three braids are spun and I plied the first two. I didn't spin as consistently as I thought, the first one is about 165 m pre washing, the other one is about 195 m - if I did my counting correctly.

    And now I need a way how to chain ply without cutting into my finger. My left pointer finger has a tiny cut from pulling the loop back against the tension on lazy Kate and wheel.

    #handspinning #tourDeFleece2026 #fiberarts

  3. @fiberarts @handspinning

    All three braids are spun and I plied the first two. I didn't spin as consistently as I thought, the first one is about 165 m pre washing, the other one is about 195 m - if I did my counting correctly.

    And now I need a way how to chain ply without cutting into my finger. My left pointer finger has a tiny cut from pulling the loop back against the tension on lazy Kate and wheel.

    #handspinning #tourDeFleece2026 #fiberarts

  4. @fiberarts @handspinning

    All three braids are spun and I plied the first two. I didn't spin as consistently as I thought, the first one is about 165 m pre washing, the other one is about 195 m - if I did my counting correctly.

    And now I need a way how to chain ply without cutting into my finger. My left pointer finger has a tiny cut from pulling the loop back against the tension on lazy Kate and wheel.

    #handspinning #tourDeFleece2026 #fiberarts

  5. @fiberarts @handspinning

    All three braids are spun and I plied the first two. I didn't spin as consistently as I thought, the first one is about 165 m pre washing, the other one is about 195 m - if I did my counting correctly.

    And now I need a way how to chain ply without cutting into my finger. My left pointer finger has a tiny cut from pulling the loop back against the tension on lazy Kate and wheel.

    #handspinning #tourDeFleece2026 #fiberarts

  6. #TourDeFleece Stages 17 & 18
    Wednesday was a wonderfully cool day, so I took the pups across the border to Wisconsin for a nice long hike, with a waterfall to splash in:
    mountains.social/@Paws2Trail/1

    I didn't do any spinning but I did give my Tibetan Mastiff blend yarns a light bake in the toaster oven (150F for 10 minutes) and then a cold plunge into the chest freezer, where they'll stay for a few days to kill off any moth eggs that might have been laid in them when I forgot them outside after dark.

    Yesterday was busy with work, but I did manage to spin up 50g of Jacob "natural stripe" top from my heritage sampler set. This was also a fun, friendly wool to spin! Jacob are a spotted breed, and the top came with nice variegated stripes in it.

    Initially I thought I'd draft out separate sections of black and white as I came to them, but that wasn't as easy as I'd thought. Instead, I just let the fiber come out as it wanted to, creating naturally striped singles without extra effort. Occasionally, I might pinch or twist the fiber as it came out to preserve a uniform dark or light bit on one side or the other, which helped define the stripes.

    This spin seemed to go quickly compared to the previous ones. I think that because of the stripes, and my extra care in drafting (a bit more worsted than before) the singles ended up a little thicker.

    #TourDeFleece2026 #HandSpinning #Yarn

  7. #TourDeFleece Stages 17 & 18
    Wednesday was a wonderfully cool day, so I took the pups across the border to Wisconsin for a nice long hike, with a waterfall to splash in:
    mountains.social/@Paws2Trail/1

    I didn't do any spinning but I did give my Tibetan Mastiff blend yarns a light bake in the toaster oven (150F for 10 minutes) and then a cold plunge into the chest freezer, where they'll stay for a few days to kill off any moth eggs that might have been laid in them when I forgot them outside after dark.

    Yesterday was busy with work, but I did manage to spin up 50g of Jacob "natural stripe" top from my heritage sampler set. This was also a fun, friendly wool to spin! Jacob are a spotted breed, and the top came with nice variegated stripes in it.

    Initially I thought I'd draft out separate sections of black and white as I came to them, but that wasn't as easy as I'd thought. Instead, I just let the fiber come out as it wanted to, creating naturally striped singles without extra effort. Occasionally, I might pinch or twist the fiber as it came out to preserve a uniform dark or light bit on one side or the other, which helped define the stripes.

    This spin seemed to go quickly compared to the previous ones. I think that because of the stripes, and my extra care in drafting (a bit more worsted than before) the singles ended up a little thicker.

    #TourDeFleece2026 #HandSpinning #Yarn

  8. #TourDeFleece Stages 17 & 18
    Wednesday was a wonderfully cool day, so I took the pups across the border to Wisconsin for a nice long hike, with a waterfall to splash in:
    mountains.social/@Paws2Trail/1

    I didn't do any spinning but I did give my Tibetan Mastiff blend yarns a light bake in the toaster oven (150F for 10 minutes) and then a cold plunge into the chest freezer, where they'll stay for a few days to kill off any moth eggs that might have been laid in them when I forgot them outside after dark.

    Yesterday was busy with work, but I did manage to spin up 50g of Jacob "natural stripe" top from my heritage sampler set. This was also a fun, friendly wool to spin! Jacob are a spotted breed, and the top came with nice variegated stripes in it.

    Initially I thought I'd draft out separate sections of black and white as I came to them, but that wasn't as easy as I'd thought. Instead, I just let the fiber come out as it wanted to, creating naturally striped singles without extra effort. Occasionally, I might pinch or twist the fiber as it came out to preserve a uniform dark or light bit on one side or the other, which helped define the stripes.

    This spin seemed to go quickly compared to the previous ones. I think that because of the stripes, and my extra care in drafting (a bit more worsted than before) the singles ended up a little thicker.

    #TourDeFleece2026 #HandSpinning #Yarn

  9. #TourDeFleece Stages 17 & 18
    Wednesday was a wonderfully cool day, so I took the pups across the border to Wisconsin for a nice long hike, with a waterfall to splash in:
    mountains.social/@Paws2Trail/1

    I didn't do any spinning but I did give my Tibetan Mastiff blend yarns a light bake in the toaster oven (150F for 10 minutes) and then a cold plunge into the chest freezer, where they'll stay for a few days to kill off any moth eggs that might have been laid in them when I forgot them outside after dark.

    Yesterday was busy with work, but I did manage to spin up 50g of Jacob "natural stripe" top from my heritage sampler set. This was also a fun, friendly wool to spin! Jacob are a spotted breed, and the top came with nice variegated stripes in it.

    Initially I thought I'd draft out separate sections of black and white as I came to them, but that wasn't as easy as I'd thought. Instead, I just let the fiber come out as it wanted to, creating naturally striped singles without extra effort. Occasionally, I might pinch or twist the fiber as it came out to preserve a uniform dark or light bit on one side or the other, which helped define the stripes.

    This spin seemed to go quickly compared to the previous ones. I think that because of the stripes, and my extra care in drafting (a bit more worsted than before) the singles ended up a little thicker.

    #TourDeFleece2026 #HandSpinning #Yarn

  10. #TourDeFleece Stages 17 & 18
    Wednesday was a wonderfully cool day, so I took the pups across the border to Wisconsin for a nice long hike, with a waterfall to splash in:
    mountains.social/@Paws2Trail/1

    I didn't do any spinning but I did give my Tibetan Mastiff blend yarns a light bake in the toaster oven (150F for 10 minutes) and then a cold plunge into the chest freezer, where they'll stay for a few days to kill off any moth eggs that might have been laid in them when I forgot them outside after dark.

    Yesterday was busy with work, but I did manage to spin up 50g of Jacob "natural stripe" top from my heritage sampler set. This was also a fun, friendly wool to spin! Jacob are a spotted breed, and the top came with nice variegated stripes in it.

    Initially I thought I'd draft out separate sections of black and white as I came to them, but that wasn't as easy as I'd thought. Instead, I just let the fiber come out as it wanted to, creating naturally striped singles without extra effort. Occasionally, I might pinch or twist the fiber as it came out to preserve a uniform dark or light bit on one side or the other, which helped define the stripes.

    This spin seemed to go quickly compared to the previous ones. I think that because of the stripes, and my extra care in drafting (a bit more worsted than before) the singles ended up a little thicker.

    #TourDeFleece2026 #HandSpinning #Yarn

  11. this is black welsh mountain and it's delightful. so sheepy! (it came from a sheep named Teryn in fact)

    I have about 8 oz, I think if I ply it with something else I'll have enough for a vest maybe.
    if I had more it would be a good rug. hmmmm. 🤔

    #tourdefleece #handspinning #tourdefleece2026

  12. this is black welsh mountain and it's delightful. so sheepy! (it came from a sheep named Teryn in fact)

    I have about 8 oz, I think if I ply it with something else I'll have enough for a vest maybe.
    if I had more it would be a good rug. hmmmm. 🤔

    #tourdefleece #handspinning #tourdefleece2026

  13. this is black welsh mountain and it's delightful. so sheepy! (it came from a sheep named Teryn in fact)

    I have about 8 oz, I think if I ply it with something else I'll have enough for a vest maybe.
    if I had more it would be a good rug. hmmmm. 🤔

    #tourdefleece #handspinning #tourdefleece2026

  14. this is black welsh mountain and it's delightful. so sheepy! (it came from a sheep named Teryn in fact)

    I have about 8 oz, I think if I ply it with something else I'll have enough for a vest maybe.
    if I had more it would be a good rug. hmmmm. 🤔

    #tourdefleece #handspinning #tourdefleece2026

  15. this is black welsh mountain and it's delightful. so sheepy! (it came from a sheep named Teryn in fact)

    I have about 8 oz, I think if I ply it with something else I'll have enough for a vest maybe.
    if I had more it would be a good rug. hmmmm. 🤔

    #tourdefleece #handspinning #tourdefleece2026

  16. the argument started when some dumb muppet on reddit decided that my lovely bouclé skein from a couple days ago was actually "picture perfect bubble crepe" when no. it isn't. I didn't learn to corespin and spiral ply for people to go around calling my shit "bubble crepe"

    #handspinning

  17. the argument started when some dumb muppet on reddit decided that my lovely bouclé skein from a couple days ago was actually "picture perfect bubble crepe" when no. it isn't. I didn't learn to corespin and spiral ply for people to go around calling my shit "bubble crepe"

    #handspinning

  18. the argument started when some dumb muppet on reddit decided that my lovely bouclé skein from a couple days ago was actually "picture perfect bubble crepe" when no. it isn't. I didn't learn to corespin and spiral ply for people to go around calling my shit "bubble crepe"

    #handspinning

  19. the argument started when some dumb muppet on reddit decided that my lovely bouclé skein from a couple days ago was actually "picture perfect bubble crepe" when no. it isn't. I didn't learn to corespin and spiral ply for people to go around calling my shit "bubble crepe"

    #handspinning

  20. the argument started when some dumb muppet on reddit decided that my lovely bouclé skein from a couple days ago was actually "picture perfect bubble crepe" when no. it isn't. I didn't learn to corespin and spiral ply for people to go around calling my shit "bubble crepe"

    #handspinning

  21. today's #TourDeFleece is powered entirely by spite and a desire to win an argument on the internet. this is Bubble Crepe (not to be confused with Bouclé)

    #tourdefleece2026 #handspinning

  22. today's #TourDeFleece is powered entirely by spite and a desire to win an argument on the internet. this is Bubble Crepe (not to be confused with Bouclé)

    #tourdefleece2026 #handspinning

  23. today's #TourDeFleece is powered entirely by spite and a desire to win an argument on the internet. this is Bubble Crepe (not to be confused with Bouclé)

    #tourdefleece2026 #handspinning

  24. today's #TourDeFleece is powered entirely by spite and a desire to win an argument on the internet. this is Bubble Crepe (not to be confused with Bouclé)

    #tourdefleece2026 #handspinning

  25. today's #TourDeFleece is powered entirely by spite and a desire to win an argument on the internet. this is Bubble Crepe (not to be confused with Bouclé)

    #tourdefleece2026 #handspinning

  26. Two more this morning. Both on one day as I’ve spun them before. Mardi Gras and Malachite.
    Both without labels in their sample bags though (I must have lost them when I packed them up into the advent calendar).

    Merino, bamboo silk mixes, with the green Malachite having some extra slippery tencel or the like.

    #tourdefleece #tourdefleece2026 #handspinning

  27. Two more this morning. Both on one day as I’ve spun them before. Mardi Gras and Malachite.
    Both without labels in their sample bags though (I must have lost them when I packed them up into the advent calendar).

    Merino, bamboo silk mixes, with the green Malachite having some extra slippery tencel or the like.

    #tourdefleece #tourdefleece2026 #handspinning

  28. Two more this morning. Both on one day as I’ve spun them before. Mardi Gras and Malachite.
    Both without labels in their sample bags though (I must have lost them when I packed them up into the advent calendar).

    Merino, bamboo silk mixes, with the green Malachite having some extra slippery tencel or the like.

    #tourdefleece #tourdefleece2026 #handspinning

  29. Two more this morning. Both on one day as I’ve spun them before. Mardi Gras and Malachite.
    Both without labels in their sample bags though (I must have lost them when I packed them up into the advent calendar).

    Merino, bamboo silk mixes, with the green Malachite having some extra slippery tencel or the like.

    #tourdefleece #tourdefleece2026 #handspinning

  30. #TourDeFleece another skein finished. they go so fast when they're big and chunky like this!

    When I was spinning it, there was a lot of purple throughout the fiber even though the overall color is blue-green. I had the exact same purple in my weaving stash and everything just kind of came together like magic. ✨

    #tourdefleece2026 #handspinning

  31. #TourDeFleece another skein finished. they go so fast when they're big and chunky like this!

    When I was spinning it, there was a lot of purple throughout the fiber even though the overall color is blue-green. I had the exact same purple in my weaving stash and everything just kind of came together like magic. ✨

    #tourdefleece2026 #handspinning

  32. #TourDeFleece another skein finished. they go so fast when they're big and chunky like this!

    When I was spinning it, there was a lot of purple throughout the fiber even though the overall color is blue-green. I had the exact same purple in my weaving stash and everything just kind of came together like magic. ✨

    #tourdefleece2026 #handspinning

  33. #TourDeFleece another skein finished. they go so fast when they're big and chunky like this!

    When I was spinning it, there was a lot of purple throughout the fiber even though the overall color is blue-green. I had the exact same purple in my weaving stash and everything just kind of came together like magic. ✨

    #tourdefleece2026 #handspinning

  34. #TourDeFleece another skein finished. they go so fast when they're big and chunky like this!

    When I was spinning it, there was a lot of purple throughout the fiber even though the overall color is blue-green. I had the exact same purple in my weaving stash and everything just kind of came together like magic. ✨

    #tourdefleece2026 #handspinning

  35. @fiberarts @handspinning

    First bobbin of singles filled, first braid spun up.

    It's surprising how much faster a bobbin fills when you don't try to spin as done as possible (which is my default most of the time).

    The fiber drafts like a dream - BFL is a great breed.

    #handspinning #fiberarts #tourDeFleece2026

  36. @fiberarts @handspinning

    First bobbin of singles filled, first braid spun up.

    It's surprising how much faster a bobbin fills when you don't try to spin as done as possible (which is my default most of the time).

    The fiber drafts like a dream - BFL is a great breed.

    #handspinning #fiberarts #tourDeFleece2026

  37. @fiberarts @handspinning

    First bobbin of singles filled, first braid spun up.

    It's surprising how much faster a bobbin fills when you don't try to spin as done as possible (which is my default most of the time).

    The fiber drafts like a dream - BFL is a great breed.

    #handspinning #fiberarts #tourDeFleece2026

  38. @fiberarts @handspinning

    First bobbin of singles filled, first braid spun up.

    It's surprising how much faster a bobbin fills when you don't try to spin as done as possible (which is my default most of the time).

    The fiber drafts like a dream - BFL is a great breed.

    #handspinning #fiberarts #tourDeFleece2026

  39. @fiberarts @handspinning

    First bobbin of singles filled, first braid spun up.

    It's surprising how much faster a bobbin fills when you don't try to spin as done as possible (which is my default most of the time).

    The fiber drafts like a dream - BFL is a great breed.

    #handspinning #fiberarts #tourDeFleece2026

  40. RE: sunny.garden/@Paws2Spindle/116

    Question for fiber folks about moths:

    Last night, I forgot I had these skeins out drying until after dark. When I went to bring them in, a moth flew up from one of the skeins. These are a blend of wool and dog fur.

    Should I be worried that the moth might have laid eggs in the yarn? Should I throw them in the freezer or do something more drastic? I'm keeping them well separate from the rest of my stash for now.

    #Yarn #FiberArts #HandSpinning

  41. RE: sunny.garden/@Paws2Spindle/116

    Question for fiber folks about moths:

    Last night, I forgot I had these skeins out drying until after dark. When I went to bring them in, a moth flew up from one of the skeins. These are a blend of wool and dog fur.

    Should I be worried that the moth might have laid eggs in the yarn? Should I throw them in the freezer or do something more drastic? I'm keeping them well separate from the rest of my stash for now.

    #Yarn #FiberArts #HandSpinning

  42. RE: sunny.garden/@Paws2Spindle/116

    Question for fiber folks about moths:

    Last night, I forgot I had these skeins out drying until after dark. When I went to bring them in, a moth flew up from one of the skeins. These are a blend of wool and dog fur.

    Should I be worried that the moth might have laid eggs in the yarn? Should I throw them in the freezer or do something more drastic? I'm keeping them well separate from the rest of my stash for now.

    #Yarn #FiberArts #HandSpinning

  43. RE: sunny.garden/@Paws2Spindle/116

    Question for fiber folks about moths:

    Last night, I forgot I had these skeins out drying until after dark. When I went to bring them in, a moth flew up from one of the skeins. These are a blend of wool and dog fur.

    Should I be worried that the moth might have laid eggs in the yarn? Should I throw them in the freezer or do something more drastic? I'm keeping them well separate from the rest of my stash for now.

    #Yarn #FiberArts #HandSpinning

  44. RE: sunny.garden/@Paws2Spindle/116

    Question for fiber folks about moths:

    Last night, I forgot I had these skeins out drying until after dark. When I went to bring them in, a moth flew up from one of the skeins. These are a blend of wool and dog fur.

    Should I be worried that the moth might have laid eggs in the yarn? Should I throw them in the freezer or do something more drastic? I'm keeping them well separate from the rest of my stash for now.

    #Yarn #FiberArts #HandSpinning

  45. not going to spin into the wee hours today, because it's Hot. and I'm Tired. so I'll finish this bobbin tomorrow and then I'll decide how to ply it - right now I'm thinking maybe a bubble crepe.

    this colorway is called Abalone and it's very pretty.

    #TourDeFleece #handspinning #tourdefleece2026