Spinning Study Group Meets in January

Members of the spinning study group met at Carol Sperling's house on Saturday, January 16.  We talked about many subjects regarding spinning.  One of the subjects specially addressed was spinning yarn for weaving.  Carol had her great wheel set up for those who were there to try. Many miles were said to have been walked when spinning by this method.  A "great" way to walk in the winter in Minnesota without slipping on ice!  A special visitor came to spin with us. Spinner and knitter Kristine Franklin came and spun an entire spool of lace weight yarn.  She brought roving that she dyed and spindles with her that were for sale. She also showed us a beaded lace weight shawl that she made from her handspun yarn.

Top Picture:  Kris tries her hand at spinning on the great wheel  with direction from Carol Sperling.

Bottom Picture:  Kathy Rensink looks though magazines for fun and inspiration while Kris spins on her Majacraft in the background.

Recognizing Alice Niemi's Work in Hardanger

I wanted to write about Alice in December when she showed us her most recent hardanger project.  Her work is exquisite.  This beautiful, decorative table linen was a gift for one of her daughters, so I had to wait until Christmas was well past. Hardanger is an exact art that doesn't allow for mistakes. Count, count, and count again. Kristy Balder is looking at a lightly quilted miniature purse with a spring opening that Alice made. Sue Gooden on the left side of the picture is looking at the Alice's items.