Just 10 minutes a day..
Carole, just as she said she would, came up with this button the other day. Let's make it a movement, or at least a give it a try.. just 10 minutes a day, on your spindle or wheel. Or maybe just on the preparation of the fiber you'll spin next, a bit of predrafting. I think you'll be surprised at the results. It keeps the thought processes in motion. No rusty joints. No one will know if you join in or if you miss a day. Only you. Post the button on your side bar or not. But, give it a try.
10 minutes is perfect for test spinning a sample. Just sayin'..
the white alpaca I washed yesterday
alpaca / merino / silk carded together 2 ply
alpaca / merino / silk carded together 3 ply. Plied using the Andean ply on my spindle.
10 minutes is perfect for test spinning a sample. Just sayin'..
the white alpaca I washed yesterday
alpaca / merino / silk carded together 2 ply
alpaca / merino / silk carded together 3 ply. Plied using the Andean ply on my spindle.
It really does work and I think it's something about the mental process, just as you said.
Posted by: Carole | June 16, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Great idea! (nice button Carole!)
I once heard this about chopping fire wood ...a little bit every day sure adds up ;-)
Posted by: cyndy | June 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Since Cummington, I've been spindling a bit each day...some baby camel/silk from halcyon, and it is working. I'm a better spindler than I have ever been now.
Posted by: Laurie | June 16, 2008 at 01:35 PM
I started out well, but well......I need to re-start that plan. :-)
Posted by: Manise | June 16, 2008 at 04:56 PM
Good for you! I want to do the 10 minute thing myself. I have a sweater's worth of black alpaca and gray wool (both washed already!) that need to be carded together. I think small bites is the way to go...
Posted by: jessie | June 16, 2008 at 06:30 PM