If you were to look at my Ravelry notebook, you'd notice a lot of projects that are super top secret. (If I showed them to you, I'd have to kill you, and nobody wants that.)
Sadly enough, this doesn't even represent the full list of unbloggables. Two are to come (awaiting yarn) and one two-part pattern isn't represented (didn't get a good swatch shot before I sent it off.)
So, that means I've been very busy and haven't much to show for it around here.
But, in the next month and a half, or so, I expect to have a new self published pattern for you, which will reveal the whole behind these two little pieces.
And, the premier issue of Twist Collective will be out with this bad boy.
The rest will come in its due time. So funny too, I had this grand idea that I'd work on all self published stuff this year. How silly I am. I have been trying to do more of my own designs, but the opportunities that have arisen, to work on other projects, have just been too good to pass up. In the end, I think it's all worked out for the best.
That said, with several patterns being tech edited right now, and other patterns due very soon, I've been so entrenched in numbers and details that I needed to give myself a little break yesterday.
That's when El Matchador, some Spunky Eclectic merino and I, had ourselves a luxurious few hours while watching Deadwood on DVD.
These are the singles spun not-too-tightly, using a supported long draw method. I plan to ply it pretty tightly once I've spun the 4 ounces I have. I think this will retain the softness without being too prone to pilling. The colorway is called Sage and it's an amazing mix of greens and browns, ranging from deep leafy green to red and yellow ocher. The picture really doesn't show the color well. You'll just have to take my word for it.
I'm eager to finish spinning up the remaining fiber, yet also feeling mentally refreshed enough to dive back into my deadline work.
In unrelated news, my parents arrive on Wednesday when we will belatedly celebrate Father's Day with my now-legitimate-no-longer-step father. Huzzah! And to add to the fun, my mom and I will be at the Black Sheep Gathering in Eugene on Friday and, maybe, Saturday. If you'll be there too, please say "hi." I have a feeling my wallet will be substantially lighter after leaving the event.
Oooo I have to go to your Ravelry projects page now and see the sneak peeks!! Must be nice to know you have lots of exciting things to reveal bit by bit! Look forward to seeing the full versions!
you're such a tease! please don't kill me! :)
I'll be there all weekend! I'll have a black sheep bingo nametag on and I'm sure you'll recognize me, although I've put on weight since the last time I've had a photo taken of me.
congratulations on having so little you can show us! the little peeks are certainly promising.
I'll miss you at BSG but hopefully you'll come to OFFF this year.
Got to see a small preview of Twist Collective at TNNA - it's lovely - I can't wait to see the whole thing!! :) So impressed!
Have fun at the Black Sheep Gathering! One of these years I'll make it up there! Can't wait to see those unbloggables in person! ;)
Cool, it looks like you have a WooleeWinder. I just got one for my Rose and totally love it.
I'm loving your sneak peeks and can't wait to see the whole kit and kaboodle.
Thanks for telling what the Sage colorway looks like in person. I'm a green lover and was thinking of picking up some from SE.
Cool, it looks like you have a WooleeWinder. I just got one for my Rose and totally love it.
I'm loving your sneak peeks and can't wait to see the whole kit and kaboodle.
Thanks for telling what the Sage colorway looks like in person. I'm a green lover and was thinking of picking up some from SE.
Ooh, come by the potluck at my tent in the campground Friday after the market closes (sixish) if you guys can. (That goes for everybody, btw.)
Yay Black Sheep! (I'm going to try to make it to OFFF too, the class list sounds really good.)