My first dye job...
if you don't count my hair! Here is the gorgeous combination roving I bought from Guinea Ridge Farm in Union during the Open Farm Tour. I spun it and plied it. I set the twist (yes, I did, Jeannine!) Then I pulled wads of jewelweed from under the apple trees (much to the goats' chagrin - they love jewelweed) and boiled it up. Can't say I cared for the smell much. I soaked my handspun, 2 ply in warm water, with a little cream of tartar dissolved in it. Then plunked it in the dyebath for only ten minutes or so, since I love this light, creamy orange. Et voila!
Village Books has been reorganized to display the gorgeous roving that my friend, Toni, & I have been producing for sale. Currently on offer are Maine Finn, both dyed & undyed, Romney dyed & 2 shades of natural roving, white Dorset, white Border Leicester & some lovely brown llama roving from Eolian Farm down in Newcastle, who also provides me with Shetland roving on occasion.
Since I'm just a neophyte, I'm keeping most of my doings for my private use, but I did sell my first skein of yarn this month! My spinning wheel is busy every day.
Meanwhile, lots of new books have come in, from the latest great fiction to histories to classics in knitting (I use these big hand-forged hooks to hang yarn). The Fiber Side of Village Books will be a book & roving vendor at Fiber College in Searsport, Maine, happening September 9-12. This is a beautiful venue and a wonderful learning & networking opportunity for crafters. Come check it out! And stop by my table to introduce yourself!
