my long wooly weekend...

Frank has been in Vegas for CES since Wednesday. He gets in tonight around midnight and I can't wait to see him again. Since I moved from Seattle to be with him, we've hardly spent time away from each other. It's been kinda lonely in the apartment, but i always try to make the most of it.

the sandwich I made: tofu, carrots, cilantro & sriracha mayo

My new drum carder arrived on friday! a few test batts...

dirty wool... wet, soapy wool...

clean wool...

drum carding... soft & fluffy, ready for spinning!

This was my first time washing my own wool and I actually really had fun. It didn't smell nearly as bad as i thought. I bought the wool from Homestead Wool and Gift Farm in Wisconsin. (this one is Romney from a sheep named April). They also have an Etsy shop. I was quite impressed with the quality of the wool, and the fact that they are really kind to their animals. Plus they offer a variety of breeds (Scottish Blackface, anyone?) as well as alpaca and llama, everything from unwashed fleeces to handspun yarns. Pretty much something for everyone :)

Now, scroll back up and take another gander at the sandwich :)...mmm...sandwich...

Have a wonderful week!