A young mom brought her two homeschooled daughters to Yarn & Yak this morning. This was the third time they’ve come; each girl bringing some type of project. Today they were stringing popcorn and cranberries in preparation of decorating.
After awhile the older daughter showed me the spinning she’s been doing with the spindle she’d bought at Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival. She wasn’t sure what to do with the singles.
I showed her how to make a plying ball with the two ends, which took her no time to wrap.
Soon she had her various singles plyed.
About the boots: They still have almost a foot of snow at their place. Younger sister excitedly told me about sledding and making a snow fort.
I enjoy their enthusiasm and wide ranging curiosity. I’ve started thinking that perhaps I need to have kids’ yarn time during the week, perhaps right after school. My dilemma is having the time and energy to commit to such a venture.
A beautiful quilt for a cat rescue auction was being hemmed, stitching was happening on an appliqué block, there was a gorgeous needlepoint picture in progress.
I got a small start on a pair of sock socks using handspun yarn.
I’m thankful for the gathering of fiber friends and the chance to socialize and relax.
Fiberjoy