What happened to posting in 2023? It’s an understatement to say I was shocked to realize that I hadn’t posted even once. I thought for sure I had posted about the shirt I wove.
Some highlights of the year:
A grand baby! Now almost nine months old.
Yarn was spun and a cocoon made for the newborn.
It was wonderful to have Justin, Lacey, and baby come help us at Black Sheep Gathering.
This was the year of the Slow Fashion Spin A Long in our Yarntools Ravelry group. The goal was to spindle spin a pound , or two (spinner’s choice) and make a garment and/or accessory with the goal of using the entire yardage.
I had a bunch of Shetland wool from my friend up the road who wasn’t happy with the roving that the mill blended from her 20 sheep instead of keeping each fleece’s roving separate.
I ended up needed to recomb the entire pound to get rid of tiny nails and slubs. My right hand thumb and wrist became quite painful even with combing only 15 to 28 grams then spinning it. I had to stop spinning and combing for about three weeks and have been much more careful not to overtax my hands with too much handwork.
One pound spun and three-plyed, ca 1236 yards after washing.
I finished the back of the vest yesterday, will begin knitting the front pieces tomorrow. While it was disappointing not to complete the entire project I’m pleased at what I did accomplish.
Pattern: Whimsey Vest by Patti Bobonick
Around a dozen people totally spin and finished their Slow Fashion projects. A couple even spun and made items with two pounds! Using spindles. I am in awe! Check out the Slow Fashion Gallery page to see the finished items.
Local granddaughter was old enough to play on her school’s volleyball team this year. Ed and I attended every game. What a blast to watch her and the teams play. So many memories of playing volleyball for many years. And, to revisit schools I had attended or played in when I was her age before we moved to N Arizona at the end of seventh grade.
I hope to do better at posting in 2024! May there be peace, good health, and contentment!
Fiberjoy 
Lovely recap of the year. Sounds like a blessed one. Love the shirts on baby! Happy New Year!! 💗
But, but, you STILL didn’t post about the shirt you wove! I want to see it!
Apparently I have no pictures of it, at least on this laptop. Must take one.🙂
Happy new year, Wanda! It was nice to see you at OFFF, even if briefly!
A belated happy new year to you and yours! It’s a delight to see this recap of your year, so much beautiful making (both textile and family) 🙂
Thanks Jocelyn! I hope you had a great 2023 and that this year is off to a good start for you.