It was a good plan

I should not be here. I am supposed to be in town. Ah well… It was the whole four hours thing. Just could not face it. I shall go tomorrow, when I have to spend less time dragging my trolley around. However, as I am cooking for four on Saturday (yes – “entertaining” !), I …

My Perfect Husband

May I brag? I am married to a wonderful man. I know that he is a wonderful man because I have been married to men who were anything but 🙂 All the same, he sometimes surprises me with just how wonderful  he really is. Earlier this week, he said that he wants to buy me …

This post is for Fran

Sorry blog-folk. Today is becoming increasingly disorganised. My photo skills seem to have departed me today and I have had three attempts, seeming to get no closer to accuracy. Show and Tell will arrive soon. Until then, have an eavesdrop… All images clickable for a larger view The Gotland Lamb – a beautiful silvery grey …

Spinning update

I seem to have my spinning mojo back. Hurrah! As previously mentioned, I am currently spinning against the clock in the hope of turning out at least 2 pairs of skeins for the Show. My first intended pair is from prepared tops and I am using the Yarn Yard Merino and Silk blend in shades …

Spinning Cake: Orange Drizzle Cakes

Another in the occasion series of cake recipes for cakes that we serve at Spinning Group.

First Impressions

The Jumbo Flyer is assembled and mounted on my wheel and I have plied my first bobbin using it. First impressions are: The quality leaves much to be desired and it is not such a fine object as the standard flyer – it is made of ply, not timber, and lacks the running groove – …