Acornbud's Yarns

   The Cashmere Queen Angora singles are resting and will be plied tomorrow.   I am trying out this spindle made by Blogless Sandy. ...

I wasn't too productive today on the spinning front since it's housecleaning day.  I spun a little cotton and started on the some...

The ole shouders and wrists are complaining today about all the spinning  so today I only spun a little cotton and plied a skein.  I have 4 ...

There was some excitement in France...a photo finish.  Cavendish was declared the winner! Here it is July 4, and I'm happy just to ...

I started spinning the Rose Corriedale with heliotrope bamboo and a few locks.  It's a two ply and drying now.  I found out that some...

I didn't join a team but plan to concentrate on spinning during the Tour de France. I prepped some small batts using stash fiber.  Blo...

Mostly Handspun Woven Scarf Pattern:  Inspired by Deborah Jarchow's class Rigid Heddle Weaving:  Beyond the Basics.  I took both th...

I've found that one dishrag pattern that I can do!  Somehow my knitted ones and crocheted ones were all wonky so I gave up.  Perha...

Pattern:  Code: Armonika Cowl, by Rutast Design   Yarn:  Kathmandu Aran Tweed ,by Queensland Collection , Aran / 10 ply, 85% Merino, 10% ...

Gift cards for THE birthday. Yes, I'm a card-carrying member of the senior club. The family has given me gift cards and I can't de...

I loved the tutorial posted for this bag at http://www.bags-to-sew.com/bag-purse-patterns/organizing-tote/ One can never have to many p...

Two ply, handspun cake-dye Romney locks.  Spun and plied on Bosworth spindles.  Could have used a bit more twist.  The s...

Details on Ravelry Tutorial for Shawl pins by Abby Hook, Etsy purchase.

1977 was the year of the first Star Wars film, a film like no other.  It was exciting, it was memorable and it embedded many wonderful chara...

My PC died and the Landcaster said I should buy a new computer.  He loaned me a Mac, but this old dog had some issues with learning new tric...

Marietta as the Good Witch Cape and Hat:  Fun Threads Designs .  I sewed two buttons on where I attached the ribbon.  I made the hat ou...

Most of my Ireland pictures are up.  Lots of flowers!  There were so many varieties!  The scenery was outstanding as well.  My pictures just...