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Comment on golding loom to accompany the wheel by wendy

wendy — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:06:31 +0000

let me know if you ever want to sell it. wendy

Comment on My Goodbyes by Kim

Kim — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:54:18 +0000

Hi,

I don’t know if this blog is still active or if you still have your lovely Van Eaton wheel, but I have to tell you how much I love it.

Years ago I had a similar one and had to sell it for financial reasons. I have so regretted doing that. . Now many years later I am in a better place and would so love to have one like her again.

If you are ever interested in selling yours, I would be very interested.

Kindest regards
Kim
http://www.thewoolenrabbit.com

Comment on Long Time No Post by LDSVenus

LDSVenus — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:13:09 +0000

That is indeed a beautiful place! I can just see a perfect spot for a spinning wheel. That little one has grown so much, where does all the time go?

Comment on Double-Single Treadle Love by Nirelle Galson

Nirelle Galson — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:58:37 +0000

Beautiful photos and wheels. Are any still available for sale?

Comment on Double-Single Treadle Love by kimberly

kimberly — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:42:07 +0000

If you have not sold your pipy wendy, please let me know. I am a new spinner and my teacher said that this wheel would be perfect for me. Let me know if you can and thanks so much!

Comment on Long Time No Post by junepot

junepot — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:46:45 +0000

Beautiful place to be moving to! I’m a country girl at heart so, I can’t imagine living in such a big city! Good luck to all of you. . . and oh my how sweet your little girls are!!

Comment on Double-Single Treadle Love by lotte

lotte — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:38:17 +0000

Greetings from Maine!
My girls and I would also love to buy your Pipy Wendy. It would be a great companion to our Tekoteko pipy that we just love.

Comment on Double-Single Treadle Love by Jean Murri

Jean Murri — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:47:36 +0000

Are the bobbins the same length for the S90 as for any Louet wheel?

Comment on Long Time No Post by MJ

MJ — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:28:20 +0000

Ever since I started reading your blog, you’ve moved at least twice! You and the family must be experts at moving now. We only did one, to Europe, and it was emotionally exhausting. Welcome back to blogging. Your girls are so much bigger now!

Comment on Double-Single Treadle Love by Twink Z

Twink Z — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:59:09 +0000

I love your article and it seems we share similar tastes in wheels. I started out with a humble Ashford, it served its purpose, until a Majacraft double treadle traditional came along! I had never treadle one and this one was in the box all the lady would let me do was see the wood wheel. She didn’t want it put together and have someone think it was used. Best buy I ever made. As far as I was concerned I was done buying wheels, ha ha ha!!! That was 13 years ago an the tale continues.
I went to a spinners retreat and a lady was demonstrating some spinning techniques on a Louet S90. She asked for a volunteer to come forward and try spinning on her wheel and do the techniques, up I went. I thought to myself this wheel will never be what my Majacraft is, JOKE is on me! I came home and bought one. This wheel is like the wall of China. I spins perfect and it goes every where and so very compact. It has fallen out of my van fallen over from kids, sheep, horses, you name it and it keeps spinning.
My biggest regret was a few years back when I went to a wool festival in Kentucky and a lady was selling a 30″ Rick Reeves spinning wheel and I had the $ and I didn’t buy it. I sat at it and spun on it for about an hour but I didn’t get it now I’m paying the price looking for one.
Well ladies thanks for the stories.
Keep up the spinning.
Twink Z
God Bless < 9-12-08

Comment on How She’s Grown by Hope

Hope — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:10:41 +0000

so cute!!

Comment on How She’s Grown by LDSVenus

LDSVenus — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:24:55 +0000

She is just the sweetest baby!! My, they do grow so fast tho!

Comment on How She’s Grown by Zakiyah Kihl

Zakiyah Kihl — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:34:12 +0000

Hi Arianie- thanks for sharing your blog with me, I’ve read some of it, and it’s a nice way for me to sort of get updated of your life for the last two years…wished I knew what happened after TPJC! Ah well, we’re in touch now, hopefully always will be.

Comment on Ruminating Java & Shadow Spindle by jeanny

jeanny — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:42:48 +0000

Keep on writing arianie! you are very talented and you are using your true inner feeling. it is amazing what you wrote.this is exactly what I would say if I could write like you, and I would describe everything about Java, my home island.

Comment on New Place. New Life. by Taueret

Taueret — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:22:10 +0000

is that really your view? wow!

Comment on New Place. New Life. by Jolita

Jolita — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:13:21 +0000

Dear Arianie,

It’s so nice to hear something from You again! I hope You will recover very fast from it.

Best Regards,
Jolita

Comment on Changes by Suzanne

Suzanne — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:02:06 +0000

Hi Arianne…hope you can give me some input. I have a Lendrum saxony and am a majacraft lover also…(have a Rose & special edition Suzie, like you). I’m in a remote area in northern BC, so there’s no chance of trying a wheel, but I have to get on a plane for the Pluckyfluff camp in Vancouver this September…can’t wait!!! I see you have the Lendrum folding and being a Majacraft lover yourself, I’m hoping you have tried the gem and can give some input into comparing the two wheels. I’m soooo stuck…Congrats on your new blessing…she’s gorgeous! If you have a moment to share an opinion, I’d greatly appreciate it. Thanks…Suzanne

Comment on Total Joy 100% by Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:33:55 +0000

I found your blog looking for a Valentine’s Day photo on Google.
I have never heard of anyone “Spinning” as you talk about in your blog.
I am a person who loves the art of sewing and wheels I would notice at antique stores because of my love for sewing.
Do you spin to sell the yarn? It looks like fun and a perfect stress reliever. Interesting blog.

Comment on Christmas Morning by Wanda J

Wanda J — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:09:19 +0000

Cute pictures of your princesses! Lola looks so sweet in the dress.

Hope the move and settling in is going smoothly! You’ve been on my mind.

Comment on small french wheel for sale by caren

caren — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:39:22 +0000

is this still for sale?
i am very interested.

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Comment on Back from the Grind! by Jolita

Jolita — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:51:13 +0000

Dear Ariane,

I am a newbie in spinning. When I am searching through internet or even reading the books on spinning, mostly I see just very uneven, awful yarn. And I am dammed perfectionist! I like to get the yarn as beautiful and even as bought in the store. The pictures of Your yarn gives me hope and pleasure to my eyes. I hope one day to be able to spin such a beautiful yarn. All Your blog is a feast to my eyes and soul.

Thank You very much and best wishes,
Jolita
Lithuania

Comment on Christmas Morning by Hope

Hope — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:54:24 +0000

Congratulations!! Lola is just as beautiful as her sisters. Enjoy!!

Comment on Meet Baby Keeney #3 by Hope

Hope — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:01:44 +0000

ohhh she is LOVELY. Congratulations! Well done, mama.

Comment on Meet Baby Keeney #3 by Cheryl

Cheryl — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:23:15 +0000

She’s just adorable! Congrats to you all!

Comment on Meet Baby Keeney #3 by Wanda

Wanda — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:54:34 +0000

Oh! What a precious picture!
May Lola be full of joy, curiosity and good health.

Comment on Meet Baby Keeney #3 by Vanessa

Vanessa — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:09:18 +0000

She is perfect! Just gorgeous. Wishing you all the best.
Vanessa in Upstate NY

Comment on Meet Baby Keeney #3 by aija

aija — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:52:04 +0000

She’s beautiful! Congrats to your expanding family!

Comment on Meet Baby Keeney #3 by Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:34:53 +0000

Congratulations, and welcome to the world, Lola!

Comment on Meet Baby Keeney #3 by thepaintedsheep

thepaintedsheep — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:07:42 +0000

Congratulations! She’s beautiful!

Comment on Meet Baby Keeney #3 by mj

mj — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:39:07 +0000

Congratulations! I can’t tell how spunky she can be, but she has the hair to go along with it. He he!

Comment on Meet Baby Keeney #3 by cena

cena — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:19:18 +0000

Awwww, what a honey!

Comment on Prenatal Shots, Arianie? by Wanda

Wanda — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:05:05 +0000

You’ve had a busy past couple months with birthdays and spinning, plus getting ready for the new baby!

What a proud papa.

Comment on Our Thanksgiving 2007 by Wanda

Wanda — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:02:46 +0000

Yum, makes me want to do Thanksgiving all over!

Recipes please? Especially the Japanese sweet potatoes; cheesey veg. casserole; and watergate salad.

Comment on Prenatal Shots, Arianie? by Chelsea

Chelsea — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 05:40:19 +0000

That’s a beautiful pic, even if it’s not the current belly Your turkey looks delicious as well with those herbs all over it- yum! Hope you are doing well and can’t wait to see when the little tyke is born!

Comment on small french wheel for sale by Nyssa

Nyssa — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:20:35 +0000

is this still for sale?

Comment on Fall Fiber Projects by RoLynn

RoLynn — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:30:51 +0000

I wanted to tell you I have a virtual candy treat for you!! I stumbled on your blog via the spinning group and I fell in love!! So come and get your treat and have a wonderful day. Happy day and happy baby!!

Comment on Craving Balinese Dish by acidtrash

acidtrash — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:07:57 +0000

Looks tasty!

Comment on Summer/ Struggling to Blog by Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:25:09 +0000

Glad to see a new post! After such a long absence I was worried that there was a problem with the pregnancy….

Comment on Changes by Kemberlee

Kemberlee — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:23:53 +0000

Hello! I have a Louet S 90 spinning wheel and I am trying to find info on it so I can sell it on ebay. I came across your site that says you have or have had one. Is there any chance you can help me? It is very hard to find information on it on the web.
I would greatly appreciate any help you can lend.

Comment on Baby Update/ Cravings/ Fiber by LDSVenus

LDSVenus — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:14:46 +0000

I love the pictures, sooo sweet. I’m sorry you arent feeling well, I understand my pregancies were like that too, but glad everything is going well. Do keep us updated on how things are progressing.

Comment on Changes by Taueret

Taueret — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:16:16 +0000

ohhhh so lovely. Your home is also gorgeous!

Comment on The Ultimate Carding Machine by Lois Anne Starr

Lois Anne Starr — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 01:31:06 +0000

Are you offering to sell this? If so, how much? If not, where did you get it?

Comment on Baby Update/ Cravings/ Fiber by Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:29:31 +0000

I was lacto-ovo vegetarian when pregnant with my first. All of a suddent I started craving meat, so began eating it again. I figured it was my body telling me I needed that kind of protein.
Your little one is adorable; thanks for sharing the pictures!

Comment on Baby Update/ Cravings/ Fiber by fiberjoy

fiberjoy — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 17:51:20 +0000

Oh, Thanks for sharing the baby pictures – I love the one with the tiny foot.

Pregnancy food craving are so overwhelming at times!

Are your headaches better?

You’re walking five miles everyday! Inspiring. You must get up early to beat the heat.

Comment on Vermont Trip [Part II: The Russos] by Manise

Manise — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 20:37:29 +0000

Found you through Weekend Whirls. How lucky you are to have visited the Russos!

Was that Vermont wheel for sale do you remember? The one that Robin was spinning on?

Comment on Vermont Trip [Part II: The Russos] by cyndy

cyndy — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:19:20 +0000

stopped by from the link at fiberjoy, and wanted to say thanks for the lovely photos of the wheels~they are beautiful!

Comment on Vermont Trip [Part I: Chicago Layover] by Wanda

Wanda — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 05:28:27 +0000

Your Vermont trip sounds wonderful, such gorgeous pictures. And congratulations to you.

How fortunate for you to meet with the Russos. While reading I knew their name was familiar but couldn’t quite place it except to reason perhaps from Convergence 2004. The pictures of the instruments brought it all into focus: I read about his mandolin making in an article I’d proofread for Mandolin Magazine a couple issues back. Their work is top-notch. Did you get one of his braiding stands?

Comment on Vermont Trip [Part I: Chicago Layover] by Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 03:02:01 +0000

I’ve just discovered your adventures, and love the pictures. I also love the Van Eaton and Mangus Drudik wheels. How do I find more info on them? I’d love to get one. Thanks. Cindy

Comment on Baby News & Update by Monica

Monica — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 03:55:47 +0000

Congratulations, how exciting!

Comment on Baby News & Update by melanie

melanie — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:16:35 +0000

Congratulations mama!!! Another gorgeous Keen baby to grace the earth. But wait? What happened with the move thing? Where are you these days??

Comment on The Art of Reeling Silk by lalabluestone

lalabluestone — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 04:17:32 +0000

I am very interested in learning how to reel silk. You mentioned a custom made silk reel. I am searching for this, could you point me in the right direction.

Thanks

Comment on Baby News & Update by Cheryl

Cheryl — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:11:31 +0000

A new baby! That’s so exciting, congratulations!

Comment on Xmas 06 by Baby News & Update « If You’d Love to Spin a Dream

Baby News & Update « If You’d Love to Spin a Dream — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:04:12 +0000

[...] since then. Firstly, Granny Anne passed away in March. Some of you will remember her from the Xmas post on this blog. Very sad news and the girls and I will always miss her. I know David will because he [...]

Comment on Chinese New Year & President’s Day by Fiberjoy

Fiberjoy — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 23:11:20 +0000

Arianie, you have such a wonderful family! Great pictures. Nice ones of the shuttles.

Have you beaten the insomnia? It’s the pits when one is exhausted but sleep is elusive.

Comment on Double-Single Treadle Love by sherie

sherie — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 01:38:06 +0000

Did you sell your Pipy Wendy?
I have been babysitting my daughter’s and would like to find one for myself.
Thanks.

Comment on Chinese New Year & President’s Day by picperfic

picperfic — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 12:42:53 +0000

those photos of your family are gordeous…you have two very beautiful little ladies there. Love the sound of those juicy jellies too. Glad you had a good time out!

Comment on Xmas 06 by HollyEQQ

HollyEQQ — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 03:45:20 +0000

The pink shoes are the topper! Too cute and I love the jeans. i was looking back and some of those wheels are amazing! I am so jealous.
Holly

Comment on Double-Single Treadle Love by cathy phelan

cathy phelan — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:32:40 +0000

If your S90 is up for sale, I’ll give you top dollar for it.
Cathy Phelan (951)347-6543

Comment on Xmas 06 by Fiberjoy

Fiberjoy — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:59:18 +0000

What wonderful pictures that will envoke memories in the years to come. It’s such a blessing that your kids are able to visit her. Great Grandma looks to be in good health, how old is she?

I wonder how your life is what with the coming move and major transitions!

Comment on Thanksgiving & Wedding Anniversary by ceallach

ceallach — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:38:57 +0000

Awwww…..My DD takes that same position in sleep sometimes….I think it’s womb memories….anyway, she’s a cutie!

Comment on Thanksgiving & Wedding Anniversary by melanie

melanie — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:09:08 +0000

OH.My.God. The sleepy bath time pictures are SOOOO CUTE.

Comment on Thanksgiving & Wedding Anniversary by Fiberjoy

Fiberjoy — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 03:58:14 +0000

Happy Anniversary! It’s fun to “meet” your family and precious girls.

You are an excellent photographer! Every picture is captivating.

Comment on The Ultimate Carding Machine by Robert Patton

Robert Patton — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:45:21 +0000

If you are trying to get rid of it. Give me a email rps@filmshack.com

Comment on Thanksgiving & Wedding Anniversary by Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 14:40:40 +0000

Looks like a wonderful day! Those girlies of yours are just too cute!

Comment on Thanksgiving & Wedding Anniversary by kessa

kessa — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 06:44:06 +0000

You have a lovely family. Is that owl really real? It looks unreal (the eyes)

Comment on Changes by Julia

Julia — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 22:37:15 +0000

Can you tell me where to purchase a Van Eaton? Thank you

Comment on Hubby’s Birthday; Manhattan-Atlanta? by Wanda

Wanda — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:05:50 +0000

Arianie, I’m so glad I stumbled upon your blog! I’ve just spent the past hour reading through it and enjoying the pictures.

Happy birthday to all of you, what a busy time: birthdays and looking for a new place.

Ed, too, loves Japanese food.

Comment on Hubby’s Birthday; Manhattan-Atlanta? by cheryl

cheryl — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 23:19:56 +0000

I had sushi for lunch yesterday along with a nice ika salad. yum, yum, yum. Gotta love sushi! Great pictures, thanks for sharing.

Comment on Knit-Fiber Chic & Contest Winners! by Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:34:27 +0000

Wow, I’m so excited! Thanks for a great contest! I’ll e-mail you my address.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Dianna

Dianna — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:18:12 +0000

Happy birthday!

For myself, the actual anniversary day of my birth is not so important. Granted, I wish I were at the weight I was in my early twenties, and had the health I enjoyed even until the last few years, but I would not trade the life experience and the knowledge I’ve gained through living for all the youth in the world! My birthday isn’t a magical time where suddenly my life lurches forward – my life evolves and alters its course usually subtlely, sometimes dramatically in a given moment, but those moments have not been on my birthdays….there are other days upon which I am more reflective and take inventory of the past year’s events – usually aroung the holidays.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:22:15 +0000

I feel that every birthday that goes by has taught me something more about myself. With each increasing year I’ve become more knowledgable. I can’t wait until I’m 100 I’ll be a genius! Obviously not today as I just had to think how to spell that I also feel that you’re not a year older on your birthday as everyone is getting older each day.

Happy Birthday to you and you daughter!

Take care,
Jen in VT
contentedbutterfly@yahoo.com

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Chelsea

Chelsea — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 21:01:33 +0000

I think about how fast the year has gone and how much I have changed- most of it in what I do. This last year brought spinning, and fiber craze in and sewing sort of out. I love to think about how much my kids have learned and how much they have taught me. My older daughter also just turned 3 on Sep 14th (just two weeks after I turned 29) and it amazes every day how much she changes and grows. My 17mo old might as well be 3 since she learns everything from her big sis. I also have a sone who just turned 10 on the 9th- time goes so fast. I always think about how many things I’ve done and and wonder and look forward to what will come next- it’s exciting and I know there are hard times and wonderful times yet to come.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Cathy D

Cathy D — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:19:53 +0000

Many friends and family look back at the finished year; I prefer to visualize the coming year as full of promise and adventure. Each year brings so much change, good, bad, happy and sad, taking a few moments of introspection to blend the new with the old seems as natural as packing a bag for a trip.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:21:09 +0000

A birthday means a year has past of wonderful memories, and another year is starting to make wonderful memories. As I get older, those are very precious things. Included in the things that I treasure are my fiber friends and the many times that we get together to spin, weave, knit and make bobbin lace. I also treasure the people that I *meet* through fiber lists on the internet. We are all growing older together and learning from each other along the way. May we all have many years to celebrate!

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Autumn

Autumn — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 06:37:30 +0000

A Year older. My friend said “well you should be wiser, but you still dating that lame guy.” To which I grinned (that is why we have friends right?). A year older it means seeing a new soul speak for the first time, and loosing an old friend. Saying goodbye to a love. Or making a choice that will forever alter the plan of my life.
My birthday is my “New Years”. At midnight I sit and think about where I have been and how far I have come. I keep a box of photos that I only look at once a year. Those photos of being an awkward child, of people dead, of old lovers and of children ever growing. To measure my life’s growth I need to open myself up once a year and mourn the passing of that year and the lessons I have learned.
This helps me to embrace the coming year, and walk away from the past. I put the box away and keep the years and lesson’s in my heart. My birthday was lonely ever since my first year of college, until two years ago when my niece was born (on my birthday). Now each year I get older a new little one grows older too (it isn’t quite as lonely) and develops the ability to learn life’s lessons on her own. Happy Birthday. I love reading your blog and the pictures of your family.

Comment on NYC apartments by Tal

Tal — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 01:09:22 +0000

I was raised with my sister in Manhattan. first 18 years of my life. It was great!

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Tal

Tal — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 01:04:29 +0000

This yaer I turned 28. Actually just last week. Sometimes it makes me feel sad that I am ALREADY this old. I see athletes, musicians, professionals… that have success before 25 and it makes me feel like I have not done anything with my life. Well not this year. I have beautiful daughter who make my everyday seem worth being in my skin, no matter how old I’m getting. Happy birthday to all those that share November.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by aija

aija — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:20:14 +0000

I just turned 29 and I couldn’t be more excited about it. I’m ata point in my life that I am actually happy about everything– my young son, my outlook on who I am and what I look like (more to the point, that I don’t *hate* myself as much as I used to, which has a lot to do with the advancing years than anything else I can figure.) I’m counting down to thirty, even though some women choose to “stop the clock” at the age I just turned Happy belated BD to you & yours

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Chris Cerutti

Chris Cerutti — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 08:56:30 +0000

I turn 52 next week. Turning 50 was sort of fun. 51 was no big deal. For some reason I can’t believe I’m turning 52! It just doesn’t seem possible. Anyway, physically getting older sucks. I read somewhere that after age 40 something always hurts. That seems generally true for me. But otherwise getting older is a blast. I feel more and more free to be myself and not follow the rules each year.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by anne

anne — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 04:09:49 +0000

it’s true what they say—every year life gets better! my 40s have been so great, i amd really looking forward to my 50s!

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by heatherly

heatherly — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 22:37:46 +0000

when i was turning 29, i cried b/c i was almost 30. 30 was spent at the ER waiting 9 hrs for my daughter to have sts in the palm of her hand. 31 was soo much better! i like the hints of grey showing up in my hair. i am ready to be a lil more adult. having a hubby who is 6 1/2 yrs older…my age is nothing in comparison!

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Necia

Necia — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:19:23 +0000

Last year on my birthday my mother went into the hospital and never came out. Previously a birthday to me, meant to party because I was grown. I would party all week, shot sometimes all month in the spirit of living to see another year. However, since last year my birthday means so much more to me. Now it means another day that I take without talking to or seeing my mother. It’s all the more special to me, because the very day that she gifted me life, her’s was taken away. Now on THAT day, I try to celebrate it by doing something for the both of us. I give thanks to her (can’t forget my dad), and slowly but surely I’m trying to reclaim the day and fill it with happiness instead of grief. My mom always was crafty, so with every craft venture I take on I feel that much closer to her, and I can sense her presence and almost see her smile. Wow, sorry for clogging your comment board up. Happy Belated Birthday.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Lani Sykes

Lani Sykes — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:52:49 +0000

I turned 55 the middle of October. I’m still shy about telling my age, but I do let folks know that I am a “double digit,” and they can take it from there. Yesterday we went to IHOP and I ordered my first senior deal ever. I was just a little disappointed that the waiter didn’t ask for my ID.

I look back at the year and smile when I remember that my daughter graduated from college with a Spanish degree, however, she’s currently using it to talk to the hamsters at Pet Smart (all that education. . .). As well, she’s still young. The good thing that will happen this year is that in December, I will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in E-Business Management. It’s taken me this long and five different colleges to finally finish my degree. I’ve worked for over 2.5 years to get this done by taking a full load of classes (minimum of 12 credits every term), taking care of my family, working full time and raising 50+ head of livestock.

I am blessed with the energy to do all this, but it has meant that I’ve had to give up the things I love to do best–spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting and beading. I just wasn’t able to carry on with my fiber pursuits while doing everything else. However, come December, I’ll be back at it full tilt. I’m even thinking of giving myself a sock knitting machine as a graduation gift, but then that means I’ll have to spin more sock yarn–darn

Thanks for giving me this opportunity to reflect.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Sue Clover

Sue Clover — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 04:32:33 +0000

I’ve learned to look on each birthday as a time to reflect on the enriching experiences I have had in the past year, and to continue the marvelous exercise of growth for the future. This year i have learned grief at its deepest level, joy (again), spinning, how to knit cables w/o a cable needle, how the corgi gets up onto the kitchen counters, wonder all over again, and have again been reminded that change is HARD but good. I am growing because of all these things. Opportunities loom new every year, this year they may include changing careers, moving to a new place, training the darn dog to stay OFF the kitchen counters, and greater control of the wheel. Any or noe of these things may happen, but they are opportunities to be explored or faced as they arise, each an opportunitiy to create NEW memories to be recalled on my ENXT birthday!

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:33:31 +0000

When my birthday rolls around I think of the things I’ve accomplished in the last year, those that I have grown closer to and those I have grown further from – I also reflect on how I want to shape the next year of my life

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Melanie

Melanie — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 23:38:34 +0000

Well, when I turned 16, I didn’t think it meant much at all. But now that I’m halfway through this year, I tell you, I’m an old lady now. I’ve started to say “the other day” about things that happened 3 months ago. Now, this isn’t too bad as I know some people who say “the other day” about things that happened 2 years ago, but still. In the mornings I have to have a longer-than-usual hot shower so that I can thaw and function. It is moving into winter, but I think it shows that I’m no longer a spring chicken. I’ve also started blanking out, someone can ask me something and I just won’t hear them. There is the off chance that everyone is saying that they asked me when they actually didn’t, just to drive me crazy but…I tell you, if sixteen is like this, will I be gray-haired next year?

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Debi Barry

Debi Barry — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 23:10:46 +0000

Wishing you a very happy birthday year! I really enjoy your site. Your spinning wheels are just beautiful as are your little girls! Sometimes it is hard to get older ( just turned 47) because you start to think of how little time there is left. It causes you to live each moment to the fullest and make the most of each day. I am glad to have discovered all the fiber arts and my life is so much fuller because of spinning & knitting.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by DJ Langer

DJ Langer — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 21:45:56 +0000

I turned 58 last spring and it does at times have me thinking about how sort life is, but not often. I find it nice to be at a point in my life that I actually have some of the answers. LOL and its nice to have my know-it-all youth behind me. and while some may find it more ‘acceptible’ to voice opinions on everthing at this age, I am finding it a pleasure to decide not to voice them. My options have broadened, right along with my hips, I might add. Life is pretty good and I really have never been one to mind getting older, it is just a natural process and I choose to enjoy it. Of course, now with no little ones to look after, I can knit up a storm and knit all day if I want to, or all night if the mood strikes.
Enjoy!
DJ in SW MI

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Lori

Lori — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 21:34:50 +0000

Every year on my birthday, the inner child in me thinks about the prickly, tingly feeling I get when the blood rushes to my checks just as everyone starts singing “Happy Birthday” to me, the sense of wonder and expectation I always experience ripping the wrapping paper off the presents I receive, the feel of the air bursting from my lungs as I blow out my birthday candles splattering wax across the frosting of my cake, and the searingly painful, cold, rich, gooey first bite of my favorite ice cream and birthday cake all mushed together as it sticks to the roof of my mouth giving me a brain freeze. Then the inner voice of the adult me begins to speak of the experiences I’ve encountered over the past year – some enchanting and miraculous, others heart wrenching and blindingly sad, but most, thankfully, mundane and ordinary. A single tear escapes the corner of my eye and travels down along my nose. My mind is very quickly awash with visions of each and every instance, the happy, the sad, the proud, and even the not-so-proud, and I clearly see everyone and everything as I relive the past year over in the blink of an eye. While I gaze into the faces of those nearest me, I think, “There’s so little time, it’s all happening too fast!” My hand sneaks up to wipe away the tear, then I smile and laugh and my eyes crinkle with happiness as I reach out to hug and kiss all those around me.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Teri O.

Teri O. — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 21:26:30 +0000

Ahhh…birthdays cause such a mixture of feelings for different people. I am on the wrong side of my 30’s and couldn’t be more pleased. The older I get the more people I get to know, the more of the world I get to see and the more I comfortable I am in my own skin. As far as the big birthday day itself, it is a day of celebration for me. This was day I was born and I like sharing it with the ones I love.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Marilyn

Marilyn — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 19:29:26 +0000

I feel very blessed to be a year older. A little over a year ago, I was in a bad card accident that should have killed me. The Lord saw fit to save my daughters and me and I’m just happy to be alive! Every year gives me another chance to enjoy His wonderful works and my family. Every year gives me another chance for more grandchildren, to spend time with my kids, and extended family and to serve my Lord in whatever way I can. I will be 53 next week.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Donald

Donald — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:23:24 +0000

What it means to me to be year older:

With every birthday I’ve added one more year of life’s experiences – a year of love and time shared with my family, a year of smiling as much as possible, a year of appreciating everything in nature, a year of doing everything important, and a year of memories stored away. I’m also a year closer to taking my memories with me, leaving my possessions and troubles behind, and becoming part of something bigger and more wonderful than I can ever imagine. Whether I go on to an eternal bliss, or my soul and life’s energy is returned and recycled in this world, I know I will always be better for being one year older.

Happy Birthday to you and your daughter.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by moiraeknittoo

moiraeknittoo — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 17:44:51 +0000

Happy birthday to both of you! For me, birthdays are usually a time of quiet reflection on what has happened in the past year, as well as thinking about what I want to do in the coming year. It’s a moment to pause and honor all the changes that occurred over the past 12 months. My birthday is in the middle of the summer (near the end of Cancer), and usually a quiet walk along a beach, a river, or some other body of water feels appropriate. Very mellow, fairly subdued, and usually very personal.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Kathy Fellows

Kathy Fellows — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:01:10 +0000

I’m turning 50 in January, all I can picture is black balloons, at work you get black baloons and your picture pasted on the rest room doors!

Maybe I should request bright yellow, that would make it more cheary! I think it means that I’m getting almost to the senior citizen and I love spinning and crocheting and I really don’t mind at all.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Anita

Anita — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:57:56 +0000

I turned 58 on October 23. Becoming another year older means lots of things to me. Its another year I have had to watch my grandchildren grow and a year to welcome a new one to the bunch! It means I’ve lived nine years longer than my father did. It means I have overcome health problems one more year. And it also means I have had time to learn more fiber things, try out new materials, knit more socks and meet lots of wonderful people who actually understand my addictions!

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Angela Cooper

Angela Cooper — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:42:20 +0000

I too have a birthday coming up (11/27). For me, another year passed has meant all the world of difference for my baby girls. They turned five this year and marked many milestones. It has been so hard to believe that five years have passed since the doctor told me that it was likely that they would be born too premature and that they would not live. Against all odds, my baby girls fought for life and struggled through all of their initial baby and toddler hood…not reaching any of the “normal” milestones that other babies did…not sitting up, not talking, not walking when they were “supposed” to. They made it through all of the early intervention therapists, the cardiologists, the apneas and bradacardias and have now started kindergarten. Last week was my very first parent/teacher conference. To great relief, I was finally told that my precious baby girls were “normal”. In fact, they are excelling in both academics and social interaction with their peers. My greatest prayers have been answered this year and so, as I celebrate my birthday this year, it’s about giving thanks and enjoying the milestones!

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Lynne Ipsen

Lynne Ipsen — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:23:22 +0000

What a wonderful website you have and a great testimony to your celebration of life.
I appreciate every new year with a new chance to breath in life all around , a chance to be with those I love, and to give and take within the dance of life.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Christine

Christine — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:22:54 +0000

My birthday is tomorrow. I’ll be 43. I think about how my life has changed over the years. How did I end up 43 years old with a life so busy and scheduled I don’t have time to breathe? Instead of a wild night out, I’m taking a day off from work and kids and slowing down. I’ll be plying some purple romney and organizing some fleeces to send off to the processor. This will be one day out of my year that isn’t driven by interruptions. Of cource when everyone gets home in the afternoon I will have missed them terribly. Such is the cognitive dissonance of being a mother

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Beverly

Beverly — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:12:19 +0000

Happy belated birthday wishes to you! I hesitate to respond, but can’t resist the chance to win free fiber. I am 56 and not aging gracefully. I have chronic depression and I am sure that is making me feel older than I am. Each year that passes is one less year I have to accomplish the goals and fulfill the dreams I have for life. The Good thing(s) are fiber, spinning and knitting.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Jen

Jen — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:11:17 +0000

What a great idea for a contest! For me, being a year old means something different each and every time it happens. Sometimes if means that another year is gone forever and reminds me to keep looking forward. Sometimes it means I’ve grown and learned and hope to use my new knowledge in the upcomming year. Lately, it makes me think about that fact that time flies and I really need to make the most of it, even though I’m not sure what making the most of it would be exactly

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Michelle McMillen

Michelle McMillen — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:08:24 +0000

Wonderful comments; happy birthday, all! My birthday is Nov. 12 (when this contest ends), and it zooms by faster every year. I also have more interests every year, it seems (this year I added spinning and re-introduced knitting after a 25-year hiatus), so it feels like I have less time and more that I want to do with that time. Sigh…. I must prioritize, especially since I have an only son who will be turning 5 shortly after I turn 45….

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 14:50:30 +0000

Happy belated Birthday! I love birthdays, I think of each one as bringing me closer to having things figured out. Every year I get a little bit wiser.
Oh, and I but myself a new spinning wheel on birthdays too, so it means that too: another wheel!

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Anne O

Anne O — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:36:49 +0000

When I reached my forties (five years ago), I realized that I now could do more of what I wanted to do in my life. Not what my parents, children, or significant other wants, but what I want. This has made me focus on what is important to me: the people in my life, spiritual pursuits and my fiber related activities. Now, with each passing year, I am happier.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Ruth S.

Ruth S. — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:12:04 +0000

I used to think birthdays were a huge deal, but now, as I have aged, have realized that it is another day to celebrate your life. We never know when we won’t get another day, so we need to celebrate every day we do get. Recognizing and celebrating those we love every day and letting them know how they have impacted my life.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 03:47:28 +0000

On my 30th birthday I decided not to worry about things too much anymore. Needless to say that philosophy has led to some of the best years of my life. Granted, I’m 32 now, and this year hasn’t been great, but who cares? Being another year older just means that I get to learn something new about myself.

Happy birthday, to you and your little one.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Jan

Jan — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 01:18:54 +0000

Birthdays are always introspective for me — it’s not so much that I am a year older but that I have been given a day in which to honor the goodness of the past year, mourn the losses, and refresh my faith in the world. It’s hard in these tough times to find joy but each birthday is a marker to remember to look for that joy everywhere, from fall leaves (i’m an October baby) to the colors in my yarns and fiber and to the delightful discovery that the older I get, the more I gravitate to following my bliss, wrappping my world in color and texture.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Diane

Diane — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:23:04 +0000

Happy Birthday to you. I had my 52nd birthday yesterday Nov.4th.Age is all a mind game.Yes some mornings I feel 52 and sometimes older, but I want to do things now that I never was able to do when I was younger.When your young you are thinking about a career,husband and kids.Then you obtain those and you have no time for things for just yourself. Now I am “free” to think and do those things that please me and my husband and not worry that we have to answer to any one but ourselves.I am spinning again and knitting and learning new crafty ideas.My husband loves that I have become a much happier person as well.Life is too short and I refuse to conform to the idea of getting older means to “take it easy”.I’m living the life I want and would never want to go back to my 20’s again.Enjoy life and again Happy Belated Birthday!!!!

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by elizabeth

elizabeth — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 23:31:19 +0000

Being a year older (my birthday is next month) means being comfortable with who I am and where I’m at in life. For a long time, I wasn’t at peace with myself – thought I should be further along in a career, make more money, be more accomplished all around. Then I realized that the experiences I’ve had in life – both good and bad – are what have made me who I am, and I like who I am, or rather, who I have become as I’ve gotten older. I celebrate birthdays as a marker of my continual journey towards being “me.” Happy belated birthday! )

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Julie Sparkuhl

Julie Sparkuhl — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:08:55 +0000

It’s great being a twin but now and then I always dread having to share a birthday. We sometimes get into fights about where to celebrate our special day or whom to invite. Its times like these that I wish I had a separate birthday. I could celebrate it at the location of my choice and invite my friends, but I realize that there’s a person missing and that would be my sister. She wouldn’t be there to celebrate this great day with me, and I realize after this thought that it’s great to share my special day with her and I wouldn’t have any other way.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Melanie

Melanie — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:07:16 +0000

I am aproaching my 4th decade and I have to say I’m really excited about it. The older I get the more I get to be me! As I get older I can cast aside what others think of me and that I don’t have to look like a super modle.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Aimee

Aimee — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:30:38 +0000

Happy birthday!

I never feel older after celebrating a birthday, but I like to think about where I was at that time last year. Last year, one of my friends died a few hours before my birthday. This year, I celebrated my birthday and her yahrzeit. Each year there seems to be one major event that I can mark the year with, and *that’s* how I really think of my age, not in years.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 19:28:43 +0000

Happy birthday! I don’t think about age very much — my best friends include people ten years older and ten years younger. I just hope that I have gained sufficient wisdom and maturity in my 43 years to be worthy of the grey hairs that I now pay to get colored!

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Katie

Katie — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 19:24:13 +0000

From a younger perscective- Birthdays can’t seem to come fast enough. All of my peers want to be older. We will be happy when we’re adults. But then what? Why not be happy where we are. Everyone dreads getting older, so why are we in a hurry? The same holds true for older people, you can’t stay stuck in the past, thinking of how things were when you were when you had that body, or that handsome boyfriend. You have to stop and enjoy life where you are, wherever that may be, if you’re 17 or 70. Furthermore, you don’t age in a day. My dad always asks me if I feel any different than I did the night before, I always tell him no. Then he asks if I feel different when I was three, and of course I do, for one thing, I can tie my own shoes now! Your birthday is just a number to write down on forms. All year long, all day every day, you’re growing and changing and becoming older and wiser and gaining life experience. Birthdays should be celebrations, reguardless of the number of candles on the cake. Happy Birthday!

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Cena Brown

Cena Brown — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 18:58:28 +0000

Every year I think about all that happened in the last year. I have small children, and each year that I get to spend with them and my husband is a gift from Heaven.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Candace

Candace — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 18:06:23 +0000

I turned 51 last month and the “50’s” have been hard on me. 50 hit really hard- and I let myself go- physically- gained 40 lbs and mentally. 51 finds me in a program run by the local hospital for weight management and looking to return to school. Maybe 52 will be the good one!

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Ginger Brown

Ginger Brown — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:37:07 +0000

HI, and Happy Birthday to you both. I am very blessed to be having another birthday on Dec 4. I had a heart attack at the age of 42, while being a single mom, a new police officer and a full time student. Every year that God gives me is a blessing and I cherish every one. I learned to spin this year, and find it one of the most relaxing things I can do for myself. I have a very supportive husband and 16 year old son, and since I am unable to work outside my home, knitting and spinning are the things I do. I knit hats in the winter and donate them to my local Social Services dept, who then give them to thier elderly clients, and this is my way of giving back, something I feel very strongly about. Again, Happy Birthday to you all and may God bless you all. Ginger in North Carolina

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Jane Plaugher

Jane Plaugher — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:33:50 +0000

Each decade marks the beginning of new and exciting things. I am truly getting better, but yes of course getting older. I am lucky to be able to be doing the things I like best, fiber and family related. Well not necessarily in that order. In January I turn 61 and I am still learning and still adventuring into new and exciting things. So to all that dread birthdays, first it beats the alternative and then you are never too old to change. Don’t I know it, as a nurse, then social worker, now fiber artist.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by tisjewel

tisjewel — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:30:22 +0000

1st – Happy Belated Birthday! To you & your daughter.

My birthday is 3 days before Christmas, I don’t think it’ll impact me much. I think age is in the mind, and is defined by how you feel about yourself and your life. I guess in that retrospect I feel a lot older than I am, but there are those moments where I feel so much younger and so much livlier. My family is a big part of who I am and how I define myself, without them I’d feel ancient!

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Teri

Teri — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:27:44 +0000

My philosophy on birthdays has always been that you don’t suddenly turn a year older all in one day; you turn a day older, which is just like every other day. So rather than save up your celebration for one day a year, try to find a way to celebrate or commemorate your life every day. I don’t manage to do it every day, but I do try to remember more often than not that time is passing and that I need to check in with my self every now and then to make sure I’m not missing Life(tm).

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Shannon

Shannon — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:25:59 +0000

My birthday is 11/17. Every year on my birthday, I think of those who have made an impact on my life over the previous year. If I can, I send them a note letting them know how much they mean to me. And thanking them for sharing my life.

If I’ve learned something new, accomplished even small goals,
touched other’s lives, and appreciated those who’ve touched mine…it’s been a good year. Baby steps through a good life.

Comment on Belated Birthday Post/ Fiber Sampler Contest by Jeane

Jeane — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:25:21 +0000

I’m turning 61 in January and I love being a year older. I work in a group home with 6 mentally and physically challanged “kids”. I’m starting my 8th year in January, so my birthday is a time to reflect on the my personal growth, and the personla growth of my “kids”. Some of these “kids” are rejected by their parents, and so I’ve become the official mom to most of them and I get to take pride in their accomplishments, and grieve with them in their times of sorrow. I learn life lessong from each and every one of them. So my birthday is a celebration for me and my “kids”.
Hugs Jeane

Comment on The Lovely Debbie Gossip by melanie

melanie — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 12:13:28 +0000

What an incredibly cool idea, having them draft while you treadle in the middle. I love it! Beautiful wheel too…

Comment on Don’t Judge Kaari by her size by Jen

Jen — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 19:11:44 +0000

What pretty fiber, I love the blues and greens!!

Comment on The Girls’ 1st Trick or Treat -ing! by melanie

melanie — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 21:55:37 +0000

HOW CUTE ARE THEY!!!!

Comment on Double-Single Treadle Love by Ellen Gregory

Ellen Gregory — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:02:31 +0000

I recently had the opportunity to use a friend’s S90 wheel by Louet and LOVED it. If you are truly planning to sell yours, please let me know, as I would be interested in getting one if I could find a well cared for one at a reasonable price. I am also considering Louet’s newest double treadle folding wheel, the S95. Let me know if you plan to sell and what you would expect for a price.
Thanks,
Ellie

Comment on Rhinebeck Day 1 New York Sheep and Wool Festival 2006 by Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 13:01:51 +0000

I heart your virtual tour! Thanks for sharing.

Comment on more sheep photographs by Arianie

Arianie — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 01:37:01 +0000

Hi thanks for pointing that out. I had so many pictures that day and between having to tend to the kids and taking photographs, I just couldn’t remember everything. Thank You.

Comment on israeli spindles by Tal

Tal — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 01:28:11 +0000

Can yougive me more info about these spindles?

Peace~
Tal

Comment on more sheep photographs by Ellyn Jackson

Ellyn Jackson — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 01:21:41 +0000

Romney’s don’t have bald heads. These are Border Leicester’s, or Bluefaced Leicesters.

Comment on NYC apartments by Heather Ordover

Heather Ordover — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 21:17:50 +0000

I just moved from NY to AZ. I was in NYC for 8 years, 3 of them with kids. I highly recommend it. Actually, as great as Manhattan was (and it was!) I loved Park Slope, Brooklyn even more. Great food, great families, P.S. 321 is an awesome school, and the commute to the city is a breeze. Plus, you could get a Brownstone near the park these days.
All the best of luck to you. I miss my Fall colors. You brought them home to me. Thank you!
Heather

Comment on petra and tunis sheep by vi

vi — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 20:29:36 +0000

that child has excellant taste……
I adore tunis
and I actually KISSED that tunis on the nose

now…… go and make a doll of that adorable child

Comment on Changes by Rhonda

Rhonda — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 19:56:11 +0000

Arianie,
I loved your pictures, you have a good eye for nice shots. They were all lovely and you captured Rhinebeck perfectly, right down to the organ grinder. Thanks for sharing.
~Rhonda

Comment on bosworth shuttle by Sheila Bosworth

Sheila Bosworth — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 23:53:56 +0000

Arianie, it was such a TREAT to meet you and the lovely Petra at Rhinebeck… I am always happy to have a face to go with an e-mail address. I wish I had had a camera in my hand to snap a photo
of your face when you saw your shuttle….

We are so pleased that you like it. It’s a real beauty!
I hope that moving to NY/NJ means we’ll see you again at
Maryland Sheep & Wool as well as at Rhinebeck!

Spin happy, weave happy!

Sheila B

Comment on Changes by Karin Rosman

Karin Rosman — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 21:58:28 +0000

I am besotted with wheel envy again.

Comment on Waiting for Rhinebeck by Claudia

Claudia — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:16:58 +0000

Don’t fret – there are plenty of kid things at Rhinebeck! My daughter brings my two granddaughters (7&4) and helps me at the booth (Heal My Hands 36J) at the same time. The girls are entertained by the animals, sheepdog trials, precision Llama parade and pumkin chucking trebuchet among other things, as well as all the yummies they get to eat since it’s a special occasion. You’ll all be just fine! And that Chakra is gorgeous! how dod your hubby find it? I’ve never seen one like it!

Comment on My Goodbyes by beezy

beezy — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:35:48 +0000

I had terrible problems with my working hand as well. I am a painter by trade and also spin, knit, crochet etc. I used some of the over the counter products that you are using and also rested the wrist by becoming “other handed” for a while. At it’s worst I couldn’t even lift an empty coffee cup with that hand! The wrist got better but it still bothers me if I over do it. The last mural that I painted was 30 by 50 feet and I couldn’t imagine how I was going to get through it since my wrist pain came back with a vengeance with all of that painting. My doctor sugggested a wrist support. I found something called a Futuro Sport Adjustable Wrist Support. Many of the supports that are out there have a stiff metal or plastic insert which render the hand imobile and those were not an option for me…I needed to use that hand. The futuro is soft and comfortable and flexible and allows me to do all of the things I need to do like paint and spin etc. and voila! the wrist pain subsided and I was off and running. It supports the wrist but gives you enough range of motion to comforably use that hand. When my pain was at it’s worst my doctor suggest sleeping with the support on and that also helped tremendously. I hope your wrist heals quickly, I understand how painful and frustrating it is to go through this!

Comment on Changes by Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:33:26 +0000

The Van Eaton is gorgeous! Just beautiful!

Comment on My Goodbyes by Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:48:30 +0000

I’m so sorry about yout wrist. It must be hard to part with things like the Banjo Charkha. Are you often in pain from it?

Comment on My Goodbyes by Tara

Tara — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 03:47:36 +0000

I love your blog! Could you tell me how to find a Magnus Drudik wheel? It has been my dream wheel for years! Thanks

Comment on Waiting for Rhinebeck by margene

margene — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 19:45:45 +0000

Your spindles are beautiful. I have 6 Greensleeves spindles and love them! I recently took a class from her at our local fiber festival here in Utah. We’re lucky to have her here. I will be adding you to my list of blog reads and I’ll be at Rhinebeck, too! It’s nice to meet you.

Comment on The Lovely Debbie Gossip by Dea

Dea — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:18:54 +0000

Since you survived a gun pointed at you in Texas, bicycled (me: in Europe with 7 children), spin, weave and have been in Japan and China, (all of which happened to me, I am interested in your Bali dancing (I was to be a dancer when I was in first grade also). The story of the Monkey King i discovered in China, then in Japan. Can you tell me anything about him from the Balanese dance sequences?

Comment on Waiting for Rhinebeck by Necia

Necia — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:50:16 +0000

Hi There,

I’m a new subscriber to your blog. Can I just say how much your blog makes my morning? Your spindles are beautiful. Your wheels are beautiful. I love the way you display all of your toys, and I love the care and love you put into each one. Oh, and the kiddies are adorable. I”m going to Rhinebeck too, and I can’t wait either. I’m so excited.

Necia

Comment on Heirloom Wheels by Johnathon Martinez

Johnathon Martinez — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:22:56 +0000

Hi i jusat wanted to say hullo i want you to know that when i saw your spindle shelf i almost died lol its amazing you have so many beautiful spindles lol i bet they all swork amazingly

your wheels,though i dont know much about wheels, are beautiful and im sure your girls will be proud owners of them someday and never sell of course but that wont be for a long time

SPIN ON

-johnathon

Comment on Heirloom Wheels by melanoma

melanoma — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:45:54 +0000

hey! you have a little mogwai for a baby too!

Comment on Heirloom Wheels by Aija

Aija — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:08:28 +0000

I think your idea of heirloom wheels is absolutely wonderful. Thanks for the extra pics

Comment on Total Joy 100% by anne

anne — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 04:59:07 +0000

a friend sent me over ot your blog—which i am sure i am going to love. but i can’t see any pictures!! i can’t see them on firefox or on safari. (i use wordpress for my blog, too). i went to your old blog and can see the pictures just fine over there. i thought you might want to know . . .

oh yes, and i am COMPLETELY enamored with your wheels—can i move in with you?

Comment on Total Joy 100% by melanoma

melanoma — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:55:32 +0000

man, you have a lot of wheels!! I had no idea!

This one is simply gorgeous!

Comment on Forrester Blossom by Jen

Jen — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 18:52:00 +0000

Those are some of the most beautiful spindles I’ve seen!

Comment on The Lovely Debbie Gossip by Pegasus

Pegasus — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 06:47:00 +0000

Oh my! The Forrester Spindles are beautiful! I went to a site selling them and immediately ordered one. He is making it for me, and I can hardly wait.

I vote for the happy dance shoes with the lovely swishy fringe. Enjoy your evening out with your husband.–>

Comment on The Lovely Debbie Gossip by Pegasus

Pegasus — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 06:45:00 +0000

Oh my! Forrester spindles! Because of the beautiful spindles on your site I have ordered my first Forrester lace spindle – he is making it for me and I can hardly wait!

I vote for the happy dance shoes – the ones with the swishy fringe! Have a wonderful evening with your hubby.

kassees at comcast dot net

Comment on The Lovely Debbie Gossip by Linda Hargroves

Linda Hargroves — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 09:46:00 +0000

LOvely blog!

You have so many lovely things and you spin beautifully!
Sure wish I had that carder!
As far as your shoes…I am not up much on those… I am a barefoot gal! tennis shoes and sandles, if I wear any at all!:)
Your daughters are beautiful! You should be very proud.
Linda

Comment on N. Korea & Independence Fiber by tangelled angel

tangelled angel — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:20:00 +0000

Beautiful colours and beautiful the way the yarn turned out. I am new to dyeing but very enthusiastic!–>

Comment on Make Way for Summer by melanie

melanie — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:42:00 +0000

Rhinebeck or bust, baby! I’m planning to go as well, so we should definitely meet up!

Comment on N. Korea & Independence Fiber by June

June — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 06:52:00 +0000

The wool you dyed is just gorgeous! So glad to have found your blog.

Comment on The Lovely Debbie Gossip by Irina

Irina — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 15:30:00 +0000

HI–just got your email and decided to go to your blog–awesome! I like all your info on your life and those lovely spinning wheels and fibers and looms, spindles. Irina

ps-you daugherts are beautiful

Comment on Will Victoria be your 2nd, 3rd? by natasha

natasha — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 21:10:00 +0000

i had heard rumors of this new wheel….oooooooh…swoon! i have the folding lendrum, which is an amazing wheel, but isn’t so tiny and cute as this one! i have a louet which is my first wheel, which i love, she is a workhorse.

Comment on Will Victoria be your 2nd, 3rd? by tangelled angel

tangelled angel — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 13:30:00 +0000

I have just found you blog and have read right thorough it. I’m a new spinner, and already hooked on it. You seem to have so many wheels!All beautiful, and I love the yarn you are producing from them.

Comment on Superlicious Superwash Yarn by LadyV

LadyV — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:34:00 +0000

That does look yummy! I have on my “to order” list, some of this yarn. I have a large skein of hand-dyed sock yarn that has a beautiful shade of pale orange throughout; I would love to have a skein of that singular colour but cannot seem to find a suitable match. The plan is to dye my own using the superwash. You have motivated me to get in gear

Love your blog. I’ll visit again.