Wool

I've been gifted four bags of wool, but only kept two. One black and one grey/white mix. Currently in the process of washing enough to spin.

Sewing, Victorian Style

I've been sewing lately. In miniature. This is an 1870's bustle dress on an 11.5 inch mannequin. The dress is lavender/antique gold changeable silk and trimmed with pleated matching silk and antique gold silk ribbon. I machine stitched the bodice, skirt and apron foundations. They are fully lined. The sleeves were set into the armhole by hand and all of the hems and facings are hand stitched. The pleated trim was made using the pleater attachment for my 1950's sewing machine. It was a fun project.
Time to get back to spinning.

Finished Project, etc.

This is my latest finished project, a Confederate Civil War uniform for the son-in-law to be of a friend. The suit was a surprise gift from the bride, so it has not received a final press in this photo as we expected that there may be alterations.

Made from a commercial pattern from a well known company.

The colored part of this Valley Vogue hat is my handpsun soy silk spun super thin and single ply:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12313328

I am currently spinning the last of the luscious alpaca roving that I received from Northstar Alpacas and planning an original scarf design for it.

Today I received the cutest card from nadineandkathleen :
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=8895818

I was the lucky 110th person to heart their shop. Mine is two shy of 150 hearts and I am now trying to think of something to keep the appreciation going.

Find of the week: Spinning wheels at ford4him on etsy : http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12168224

And looms for weaving and knitting and many other wonderful items at woolhandcrafts:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=11790