Twiddling My Thumbs

Well......not exactly, but....while I am STILL waiting on wedding pictures, thought I'd show some of the things I've been working on in between all the other life situations....you know..like school, business things, housework, weddings...etc., etc. First of all, my latest project for my wheel. I found this super cool BFL and fell in fiber love:)

Isn't it gorgeous? BFL, for those that don't spin wool, is wool from a Bluefaced Leicester sheep.

Here, she lies on the floor as I examine her and try to determine "how" I'm going to divide her to spin.
                                                     

As it turns out, I never did really come up with a plan and when you see the next photo, you'll probably agree that, that was not a great idea.

I thought I spun it all the same way, but as you can see from the two bobbins, I must have been mistaken, because they turned out completely different. However.....all was not lost because the end result was not all bad.

When I plied the two singles, they made a rather interesting yarn. I'm wondering if it will be self-striping?
Next.......I never mentioned it, but my sweet family bought me a wee little loom for Mother's Day:)

Here she is sitting all patiently waiting in her little box till I can somehow find the time to stain her and put her together and then...somehow, find a way to learn how to use her. Now....don't faint or fall out of your chairs, but ladies.....behold the amazing transformation you are about to witness.

First of all.... voila, she has her new body...all stained up with a gorgeous dark walnut.....and then....

All of a sudden, she has her warp on!!!

                                 

 Almost on correctly I might add:)

                                                               
And now just look at that.......amazing I tell you!!!!!! Happened just like that....all in a matter of about 2&1/2 weeks:) Can't wait to put some of my newly spun merino on her and see what appears!!
Blessings sent your way sweet friends~~~Shine

Fleurs

While I'm waiting on wedding pictures to emerge, thought I'd post a few of the pictures I took of the flowers. A friend of mine took me to a wholesale florists and then to her house to help me assemble them all. Take a look at all we made on a very small budget.

We used these arrangements for the tables and ceremony.

 Boutonnieres for all the guys, and the mother & grandmother.

 The bride's bouquet.

 Another shot of the bridal bouquet. I love it:)

 One of the bridesmaid bouquets.

Another bridesmaid bouquet. 

We used white hydrangea, white roses, wax flowers, queen anne's lace (which really flopped), light and dark purple stock flowers, daisies, and of course, lavender. Aside from all these beautiful arrangements, we had tons left to do lots of vases with. Hope to have those pictures soon!!!!!!!!

Have a blessed evening ladies:)

xoxo

Shine

It's Official

Oh my....I can't believe it....my oldest son is now married. How did 27 years go by so quickly? Rest assured...MANY pictures will follow asap :)

This photo was taken just before their first dance.

My Smile for Today

Today as I was reading my Bible I looked up and realized, just from what was before my eyes, how blessed I am. Sometimes it just takes looking up and seeing what's in front of you. This view from my chair makes me smile. Have a blessed day dear sisters....xoxo...Shine

Looking for Beauty

I've had a hard few weeks. Anybody been there? Life's just too busy for me right now, and it wears me down. I ran across this picture today and it made me smile. Peonies from my mother's gardens last year. 

Tomorrow is a new day and I'm sure everything will be brighter. For today...I hope this picture makes you smile:)

Blessings~~Shine

What's Your Pleasure?

I have been a bit obsessed lately. I have been spinning every moment that isn't taken, and when I'm not spinning....I'm thinking about spinning...what I'm gonna spin next....what I'm going to make when I get this spun or that spun. How I can possibly spin any finer....faster? I'm really working on trying to spin FINER. Here's my latest treasure from my stash. I wanted to see how tight my twist was...I'm always thinking that I have way too much twist or not near enough twist.....sooooooo.....I spun up some pink singles and then some ecru...then spun them together.

I LOVE it! This yarn actually made me feel like I have hope...I actually might be able to produce some great yarn. I'm already planning for this cute yarn to transform itself into a cute little beret for Anna with a sweet little flower on the side:) YAY!!! Feeling REALLY good girls:) And.....while I'm tootin' my own horn here, I might as well show you what else has been on the wheel as of late.

 Here's just a big pile of my first yarns. That cute pink went to a dear friend for her birthday and is now a short little cowl scarf that will be worn with a pin.

 Lovelies all lined up:)

 Learning how to spin things other than "art yarn":)

 Beautiful red singles turn into beautiful two-ply.

 A not so great shot of the red and candy-stripe in the drying process.

Lastly, a picture of a beautiful walking wheel I found and could not pass by. Thinking I will probably let this wheel go on to someone else, but she is a beauty and I am very much enjoying her gracing my view:)

Hope I didn't keep you too long ladies......

Wishing you all a most lovely evening.....

With much love and affection~~

Shine

New and FABULOUS blog!

Found a new and AWESOME blog that is having an unbelievable give away!! You've got to pop in and say hello to Rayanne. She has a lovely spirit and THREE beautiful blogs. Her give away is one of the most generous I have seen. CUTE spring boots..or if you fancy...a gift certificate to Victorian Trading Company!
Click here to go straight there and see what she has, or, you can click on her button on my sidebar. Here's just one of the sweet options.

         Have a most blessed evening sweet friends. Much love....Shine