Dizzy

For the most part, I am more interested in stitching than other kinds of fiber crafts. I can knit and crochet but there is something to be said for becoming really proficient in one thing. Fortunately or unfortunately, that requires a certain amount of focus. Hobbies can be expensive as well and it can be just as well to dabble in some and invest seriously in one. That said, there are so many beautiful colors and textures of yarns available that holding to that resolution can be rather challenging. In order to channel this interest, I am trying to focus on the idea of incorporating yarns into embroidery patterns or stitches.
On my way home from performing my civic duty in our court system on Thursday, I stopped in at the Weaving Works to investigate different fiber types. I came away with a decent understanding of various fiber types, two different weights of undyed silk thread and three little bits of variegated merino and silk roving. My original plan was to figure out some way to couch these either in their fluffy state as part of flowers, tree greenery and sky or somehow to twist it into a more linear arrangement. The bobbin winder on the sewing machine appeared to be a good place to start twisting--easy, controllable speed and something to wind the twisted fiber onto. It was shockingly simple and addictive and I used up most of my 0.05 oz of roving to create this:




I am letting it relax on the card a little bit in hope that it will retain most of the twist and can therefore be used more easily. But I am feeling the addictive qualities of spinning and am already trying to figure out how to rig the winder to hold a bigger thread receptacle.