The Weaving Studio

The Recent Yarn Haul

Dave Daniels — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:15:37 +0000

Having been under cat-influenced rest, I’m feeling much better. Still a good amount of soreness, but, for sure, on it’s way out. This is the why I couldn’t leave the house for a couple of days: Yeah, he threw himself in front of the door so I couldn’t leave. He wouldn’t even make eye contact. Nothing. He [...]

The Doctor is Out. REALLY, REALLY Out!

Dave Daniels — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:07:22 +0000

Wow, I’m still alive. Still in pain, but alive. Back pain is a pain in the rear. The only thing I can do is take aspirin, take it easy, and let time do it’s thing. Dr. Dusty has been working tirelessly to keep me entertained, and the good Nurse Lulu has been keeping my spot [...]

My Bad – My Back

Dave Daniels — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:26:22 +0000

Hey! I’m at a bit of a loss for words at the moment. Nothing much going on here the last week or so. I’ve pulled some muscles in my back over the weekend, and that makes warping a loom UN-bearable. Posting should resume shortly.

Emerald II HandSpun Yarn

Dave Daniels — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:30 +0000

Yarn Details- Color: Emerald #2 Fiber Source: My own hand painted top Fiber Content: 50% Silk, 50% Merino Wool Spun on: Schacht Matchless Spinning Wheel Yardage: 425 yards Finished Weight: 3.75 ounces WPI: 18 Ply: 2

Pink Shell HandSpun Yarn

Dave Daniels — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:28 +0000

Yarn Details- Color: Pink Shell Fiber Source: My own hand painted top Fiber Content: 50% Silk, 50% Merino Wool Spun on: Schacht Matchless Spinning Wheel Yardage: 432 yards Finished Weight: 3.5 ounces WPI: 18 Ply: 2

Sky HandSpun Yarn

Dave Daniels — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:12 +0000

Yarn Details- Color: Sky Fiber Source: My own hand painted top Fiber Content: 50% Silk, 50% Merino Wool Spun on: Schacht Matchless Spinning Wheel Yardage: 739 yards Finished Weight: 7 ounces WPI: 18 Ply: 2

Who Wants Pie?

Dave Daniels — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:00:12 +0000

The other day, after spinning up all the lemony yellow silk merino handspun yarn, I was craving a lemon meringue pie in the worst way. The first thing was to make the topping so it would have time to chill before applying it to the top. I don’t really know why I do it that way, [...]