A Knitting Affair

1. How long have you been spinning? What skill level do you consider yourself?

Over a year. I consider myself to be Intermediate/Advanced.

2. What kinds of yarn do you create (singles/2-ply/3-ply/art yarn)?

Singles, 2-ply and 3-ply

3. What do you spin with (spindle/wheel/both)?

Wheel (2 schacts, 1 ladybug – are the wheels of choice in the house at the moment)

4. What are your favorite fibers to spin with? Anything you don’t like?

I don’t have a favorite. I would say no mohair/angora as I am allergic to them. Though at some point I may challenge my allergies for the fun of it.

5. Who are your favorite crack dealers fiber sources (etsy or otherwise)?

Pretty much anyone listed on the sidebar. If you are on etsy feel free to look at my roving stash. I like trying new dealers also I love to be introduced to dealers I was unaware of or haven’t tried. Feel free to email me if you want some specifics of who I would like to try.

6. What kind of fiber do you want to try?

I am open to what my pal thinks is good.

7. Is there any techniques you would like to learn?

Well I should learn how to spin bulky. But I’m just not into the bulk.

8. Do you dye fiber? If not, would you like to learn?

Yes I dye. My stuff is in etsy.

9. Do you have fiber prep tools (and like to use them) or would you prefer ready to spin fiber?

Ready fibre. I am not into the prep work. At least not at this time in my life.

10. What do you do with your handspun? What projects have you completed?

You mean its not just supposed to sit in your stash along with the rest of my yarn?

11. Are you in need of any spinning gadgets (WPI Gauge, threading hook, etc)?

I like those fancy threading hooks, but if I had to chose between that and a Starbuck’s mug from where my swap person is from I would go with the mug.

12. What colors "fall into your shopping basket"? Any colors you just can’t stand?

Not big on Neon’s. Other than that anything is game.

13. What is on your wheel/spindle right now?

At this exact moment, kfb fibre club and some spunky eclectic .

14. What other crafts/hobbies do you have?

I knit, I collect yarn. Thats about it.

15. Other than crafts, what are you passionate about?

My son, my dog, my boyfriend (*snickerrudecoughsnicker*)

16. Do you have an online wishlist?

No. Mostly because if I want something bad enough I eventually buy it.

17. Is there anything that you collect?

YES! Starbuck’s city mugs. I have them from all over the world.

18. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What magazine subscriptions do you have?

Interweave, Vogue and Knit Scene (I believe) are subscriptions I have. Other than that I am always on the lookout for cool yarn.

19. When is your birthday?

January 19

20. What book or movie character do you most resemble in personality?

omg. that is kinda hard. Maybe Samantha from Sex & the City. She is always very abrupt and talks a lot about sex.

21. What is the climate like where you live around this time (need to know for careful shipments of anything meltable)?

Warm but not hot. More dry than wet. Chocolate in August is probably not a good choice.

22. Tell us one weird fact about yourself!

Just one? is that fair? Does it have to be clean? – oh alright – I will keep this on the g – rated side. I am actually a quiet person. For those who know me they would look at me like I am weird to say that. But I do enjoy being alone and am a bit of a recluse sometimes.

Favorites
favorite painting/picture(link): I like this one

Candy: Areo chocolate bar

Food: white chocolate berry scones

Drink: Starbuck’s Tea Misto with sugar free vanilla OR a glass of red wine

Movie(s): Devil Wears Prada

TV Show(s): Amazing Race, Survivor, Big Brother, Hell’s Kitchen

Book(s): A Wrinkle in time

Guilty Pleasure(s): Way too many to list and not that g-rated!

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