I haven’t blogged in a while because work and other stresses have been kicking my butt and I haven’t felt like doing anything blog-able for the last week or so (going to bed at 9:30 after poking around on Ravelry for a few hours does not make for very exciting material). But now I have a few spinning updates.

First up, on the drop spindle, I’m getting close to done with the BFL/Bamboo/Firestar batt I’ve been spinning. This has been a challenge. Spinning from batts has always been extra-fiddly for me, and the 40% bamboo really makes this stuff slippery and tough to work with, But it’s soft and the colors are lovely, and the sparkly bits are great.

I asked Jag to pick something off my Wall ‘O Fiber for me to spin on the wheel, and he chose this purple/magenta/black/white superwash merino (which I seem to recall having named “Goth Princess” when I had it up on my Etsy store). I split it into 3 sections and plan on a sock-weight 3-ply. I just finished the first bobbin, and I’m very pleased with the colors. I think this may end up being Christmas socks for someone in my family who likes purple and handknit socks. cough

I’ve also become obsessed with looking at this 30-lb ottoman-sized pile of rambouillet combed top someone has for sale on Etsy. I don’t have $330 plus $40 shipping to spend on fiber, but wow. 30 lbs of wool top to hug and squeeze and call George. That’s 15 sweaters’ worth of fiber right there.

And lastly, for Robin, an unusual menu selection we recently saw at The Federal (no, I got the pork carnitas and Jag got a burger):