Do you ever have days when you check the mail and it is like Christmas, but Christmas has passed. Well yesterday was one of those days! All of the fiber I ordered from Sunset Fibers arrived on the same day! When I opened my packages I was pleasantly surprised by what I have received. Two different wools, two different processes but very beautiful all the same.
My experience with Linda at Sunset Fibers was wonderful. Prompt careful service and frankly just a pleasure to talk to. She has earned a loyal customer... Please tell her Jeanie from Alaska sent you if you decide to order from her!
The brown wool - technically black - is undyed Blue Faced Leicester. This is a whopping 2 pounds of wool that I plan to spin into yarn for a sweater this year. I keep changing my mind on the sweater I want to make but the top runner at this point is featured in this months Interweave Spin Off Winter 2009 Issue. It is a beautiful cardigan made using this exact fiber. I think it is meant to be. It is called Oatmeal Cardigan and was written by Amy King. Here is what it looks like...
photo by Boogie on flickr
The blue varigated yarn is 4 ounces of wool from the Corriedale Sheep that will be lovely mittens (I think). With a flap (I think). I am still working on this one! Maybe these...
photo by Heidi Hennessy
Good morning, and in case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!
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