Goin' Batty

Our last spinning class was so exciting I forgot to take pictures. But here is the batt of caramel colored CVM (thanks, Kat!), taupe mohair, and natural tussah silk that I started blending in class and finished off that same evening. It got a couple of runs through the drum carder. I really packed it on and got 2 huge batts out of that CVM.


A closer view.


I'm using my Wooly Winder because I needed an empty bobbin! This is the first time I've tried spinning with it. I previously used it only for plying. Now that I've got it set up correctly, I really like how it works.


An "action" shot. ('Course I actually had to stop spinning so I could hold the camera in the other hand.)


I hope after plying and washing the yarn comes out soft. Right now it's a little stiff, probably due to the mohair and possibly the silk too. I know the CVM is nice.


Here's a look at the floor around my spinning chair. This one's for you Wendy!