In a Spin …

This is a coat I made from the fleece of a Jacob Sheep; more than thirty years ago;l in a bid to pass long winter evenings and bouts of insomnia, without gazing at endless TV; I bought a spinning wheel.  As is my want I found an exciting and fulfilling hobby;  while adding to my wardrobe I discovered texture, colour and rare breeds of sheep!

Then, with the surprise arrival of a beloved daughter … fulfilling hobbies went on the back burner!

Twenty nine years later, having, found some beautiful hand dyed rare breed fleece while in Scotland; I have bought my wheel from the loft; it is a little dusty but in good order I plan to have a go this weekend.

I am hoping spinning like riding a bike is not forgotten.  Also,  now that autumn beckons and evenings lengthen a task that will take me from my drafty studio to a place by the fire will be welcome.