Acornbud's Yarns

I finally frogged Baby Eleanor and cockroach-ed 8 skeins or so of Noro Silk Garden that were Klaralund before.  I lost some because of the f...

Notes to self on cotton in Texas, shamelessly slurped from the Web.  The ideal time for planting is May 15 to June 20.  Harvest lasts from e...

I admired Blogless Sandy's spindle bag, made by a wonderful quilter Lorraine.  I decided to make me one and it turned into three.  Perfe...

I'm trying the usual methods to inspire some knitting for Ravellenics, but so far no go.  The knitting mojo has escaped again, in spite ...

One of the good things about having only sons is that the T-shirts are all large and above.  The drawback is that the colors are not usually...

It was a fun Tour this year.  The actual Tour was blessed with great weather and beautiful scenery. I never did find a channel here to watch...

Dr. Who Inspired Tardis Colorway completed.  Navajo-plied.  I always forget how to do this and didn't quite get my rhythm back for this ...

Dr. Who inspired Tardis colorway, superwash merino.

Hmm, I haven't posted progress since everyday looks the same spinning up my Dr Who Inspired Tardis Superwash Merino Spinning Fiber,  han...

The Cashmere Queen Angora is plied and drying.  It's a lace weight, about 62 gram.  Not sure if it's enough for anything.  Jarrett F...

   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...