has been awhile, hasn't it?

to be honest, i've just been so busy with the little Mighty man, i just haven't had a chance to get on here and show you all what i've been working on. well, really, i've barely been working on anything, cause mister is going through a bit of a separation anxiety patch, so the only place he sleeps is on me/nursing pillow, post nursing! we've got a new plan of attack though, we're going to enact said plan this weekend (starting anyway), and hopefully i'll be able to get back to spinning and creating everyday!


that being said, i HAVE managed to get a few things done. my friend ashley( www.spinningbee.com) has posted an online workshop for the month of january with the theme of "snow". i've been watching a LOT of oasis hd lately, and the other day there was a show that had a whole bunch of gorgeous shots of icebergs...thus, my inspiration was set. i don't know how i did it, but i managed to get the colours i wanted EXACTLY using a bit of luck, and just natural crafty talent, i guess! ;) i love it when you try something with your eyes squeezed shut, fingers crossed, hoping for the best and the best is what you get!

 

 

i mean, come on! that's EXACTLY the colours and shade variations you find in the big sucker icebergs! that pale sapphire, the icy turquoise, i'm so pleased. so then i decided to add some super soft and lofty cocoons/snowballs, i hand carded some snow white angora rabbit with a few little turquoise nepps and a ton of angelina....

 

then i took the merino, and predrafted a super thick and thin thin single, and yesterday it started to come together...

 

aint it purdy? that's all i have time for right now, but i've done more work, i've started knitting with some GORGEOUS cashmere i spun awhile back that's just been sitting there being beautiful and BEGGING me to create something with it. i've been experimenting with knit/purl techniques. and i got my friend sarah's  hat done but for the tassels, and her scarf is next. i also have got a bunch of new requests...mama's a busy gal! 

p.s. did i mention the snow?