Lindsey of @stillyriveryarns was very intrigued by the @hansencraftsminispinner so @sheilamcl let her try out hers after the @akerworks Open House. I'm foreseeing sometime in the distant future she'll be adding one to her spinning tool collection. 😊 #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #Akerworks #hansenminispinner #stillyriveryarns #stillyriveryarnsAkerworksOpenHouse #AkerworksOpenHouse
The Aftermath of an @akerworks Open House! It's an eye opening experience to see all the various Akerworks tools all together in the same place. I have a lot of Akerworks tools and spinnies but they are dispersed through my studio so I don't think about them as a collective. Seeing everything in a small area is so much fun. It's incredible how much Adan and the team have created in such a small span of time. Can't believe it's only been a little over four years!!! #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #Akerworks #spindlecrane #AkerKate #MiniSpindle #ModularSpindles #hansenespinner #hansenminispinner #stillyriveryarns #stillyriveryarnsAkerworksOpenHouse #AkerworksOpenHouse
Roxie was curious about using the modular and mini spindles as support spindles. Luckily I brought my Mini Spindle set up for spinning cotton. On this Mini Spindle the opposite end of the hook is pointed so you can use it in a glass bowl for support spinning. Pointed tips are on special request and you can also request the spindle without a hook. Surprising the hook works quite well for me. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #Akerworks #MiniSpindle #tahkli #spinningcotton #supportspindle #stillyriveryarns #stillyriveryarnsAkerworksOpenHouse #AkerworksOpenHouse
I set up the AkerKate for plying with Spindes which led to a lot of intrigue. The various ways you can use the AkerKate is so amazing. It goes above and beyond what @akerworks originally intended for this super cool flatpack Kate. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #Akerworks #stillyriveryarns #stillyriveryarnsAkerworksOpenHouse #AkerworksOpenHouse #AkerKate #SpindleKate #ModularSpindles
The lighting at @stillyriveryarns is so beautiful! I had such a blast at the @akerworks Open House. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #Akerworks #Majacraft #MajacraftAura #stillyriveryarns #stillyriveryarnsAkerworksOpenHouse #AkerworksOpenHouse
Ella the Wee Peggy and my Majacraft Aura were ready to be played with at @stillyriveryarns for the Akerworks Open House. Both wheels are kitted out with @akerworks bobbins. Ella is the adorable little wheel featured in the Akerworks advertisements in both @plymagazine and @interweavecraft's Spin-Off. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #Akerworks #Majacraft #MajacraftAura #WeePeggy #stillyriveryarns #stillyriveryarnsAkerworksOpenHouse #AkerworksOpenHouse
I've been gathering my various Akerworks goodies to take to @stillyriveryarns @akerworks Open House to make sure I don't forget anything I wanted to take. It's very easy to tell that I um... may be addicted to Akerworks tools.... and that's totally OK because they are so fun and awesome! For anyone going, there will be at least a few wheels kitted out with bobbins to try. Looking forward to hanging out with everyone at the shop. Open House is June 27th this Tuesday from 6-8 pm. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #akerworks #stillyriveryarns #majacraft #majacraftaura #weepeggy #stanwoodwashington #stanwood #westernwashington #pacificnorthwest
I've been doing a little pre TdF prep on my Geranium Akerworks Spindle. This year's Tour is going to be amazing can't wait! I also can't wait till this coming Tuesday June 27th for the @stillyriveryarns @akerworks Open House. If you are in the Western Washington area stop by the shop from 6-8pm. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #teamfunonion2017 #TeamAkerworks2017 #TeamTWF2017 #TDFClassySquid17 #akerworks #geranium #tourdefleece #tourdefleece2017 #tdf2017 #woolgatherings #stillyriveryarns #westernwashington #seattle #stanwood #stanwoodwashington #washingtonstate #pacificnorthwest
I had such a wonderful birthday today! Linhart surprised me by taking me to the Melting Pot. It was extremely delicious and now I'm sooooo stuffed. Had a lot of fun dipping all the things! #meltingpot #dipallthethings #omgchocolate #bestbirthday #birthday
Had a fantastic birthday today. Went out with my neighbor friend Emily to go Pokémon hunting at the dog park and then we had Molly Moons ice cream! Caught a lot of Pokémon and saw lots of cute doggies including two little ones that had wheels. I swear those two dogs were the happiest looking dogs at the whole park racing around with their wheels. 😊 #birthday #mollymoonsicecream #mollymoons #marymoordogpark #chocolatechipcookiedoughicecream #pokemongo
I'm so excited!!!! Confirmed today that I will be able to attend the @stillyriveryarns @akerworks Open House. The awesome Lindsey has set up a night at her shop to allow people to play with Akerworks products before she places the next order for Akerworks spinnies for the shop. In addition to all the goodies Lindsey already has I'll be bringing a load of stuff as well including possibly both my wheels as well as a new product that is still in early development! I also made up these cute TdF flyers to give out. It's going to be an awesome time! If you are over in the Western Washington area keep an eye on @stillyriveryarns for more info! #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #TeamAkerworks2017 #akerworks #tourdefleece #tourdefleece2017 #tdf2017 #stillyriveryarns
I'm so extremely thankful that @plymagazine is now available in digital format! I've been mulling over the idea of putting together a Fiber Arts Photography portfolio but wasn't sure how I wanted to incorporate the photos I've had published in magazines. It was either scan or buy a second copy and cut the page out. Neither option appealed to me. Now I can print off a gorgeous high quality copy to put in my portfolio. I'm going to be adding all my magazine photo placements along with my favorite photos of my work as well as photos I've taken for others. I hope some day I can do this sort of photography professionally. ❤ #plymagazine #digitalply #fiberartsphotography #fiberartsphotographer #akerworks #weepeggy #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun
Cannot wait to spin this up for Tour de Fleece. These two beauties were dyed up by @threewatersfarm #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #teamfunonion2017 #TeamAkerworks2017 #TeamTWF2017 #TDFClassySquid17 #tourdefleece #tourdefleece2017 #tdf2017 #threewatersfarm
Made a slight adjustment to what I'll be spinning during Tour de Fleece. I saw the beautiful braids that @threewatersfarm dyed up for TdF and wanted to join in the fun. I picked up superwash Merino/nylon to make a pair of stripped socks. I think they are going to be awesome. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #TeamJenkins2017 #teamfunonion2017 #TeamAkerworks2017 #TDFClassySquid17 #TeamTWF2017 #akerworks #jenkinsturkishspindle #tourdefleece #tourdefleece2017 #tdf2017 #threewatersfarm #woolgatherings #averyclassyspindle #classysquidfiberco #minispindle #threewatersfarm
My first Tropical Hibiscus seedling is getting quite big. This little fella popped up on November 5th last year and now has some nice sized true leaves. It's a little over 7 months old and has spent all of its time indoors under a grow light. I'm not sure when I should let it stay outdoors since this is my first time growing one from a seed. I cannot wait to see if it's going to flower and if it does what the flowers will look like. The parent Hibiscus produces beautiful orange flowers. #tropicalhibiscus #hibiscus #orangehibiscus #hibiscusseedling
The Akerworks TeeDee Hedgie is raring to go for Tour de Fleece. He has his Penny Farthing all kitted out in TdF colors. If you'd like to join Team Akerworks for TdF come by the Akerworks group on Ravelry. Can't wait to see all the awesome spinnies full of beautiful fiber! #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #TeamAkerworks2017 #akerworks #tourdefleece #tourdefleece2017 #tdf2017 #minispindle #pennyfarthing #teedeehedgie #hedgie #hedgehog #hedgehogsofinstagram
My favorite online fibery event is fast approaching! If you have a Jenkins Spindle come join us on the Jenkins Yarntools group on Ravelry. 🐢🐢🐢 #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #TeamJenkins2017 #jenkinsturkishspindle #turkishspindle #turtle #tourdefleece #tourdefleece2017 #tdf2017
I've started to put together my Tour de Fleece plans. I want to finish my Spin on All the Things 2.0 and my Akerworks Mini Spindle project. For new projects I've got Merino/Silk 50/50 to spin on my A Very Classy Spindle prototype and Mixed BFL to spin on my Majacraft Aura. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #TeamJenkins2017 #teamfunonion2017 #TeamAkerworks2017 #TeamFiberygoodness2017 #akerworks #jenkinsturkishspindle #fiberygoodness #tourdefleece #tourdefleece2017 #tdf2017 #minispindle #averyclassyspindle #classysquidfiberco #Woolgatherings #huckleberryknits
Finished the fourth spindle for my Spin on All the Things 2.0 project earlier this week. Hoping to finish the last eight spindles during Tour de Fleece. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #SpinEveryday #Jenkinsturkishspindle #SpinonALLtheThings2 #Woolgatherings #TeamJenkins2017 #teamfunonion2017 #TeamFiberygoodness2017 #jenkinsturkishspindle #fiberygoodness #tourdefleece #tourdefleece2017 #tdf2017
Finished spinning this last night. I started this beautiful braid of Targhee/Silk dyed by @huckleberryknits on St Distaff's Day. I'm planning on Navajo plying this on my Majacraft Aura. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #huckleberryknits #weepeggy #Akerworks
Finished spinning this on Tuesday and love how it spun up. Will be Navajo plying it soon. Unfortunately I lost my Spin every day streak due to unforeseen circumstances. Still going to keep at I though every day. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #averyclassyspindle #classysquidfiberco
A female Rufous Hummingbird visiting our feeder yesterday. #birdsofinstagram #hummingbirdsofinstagram #hummingbird #rufoushummingbird #selasphorusrufus #pnw #pacificnorthwest
Last week I set up our hummingbird feeder and it's been insane just how many we've been seeing. I rigged up a setup with my iPhone so I can record the different species. This one is a male Rufous Hummingbird. This species frequents our area from the end of February to the end of April. Seems this little guy is sticking around a bit longer. Isn't he just stunning?! #birdsofinstagram #hummingbirdsofinstagram #hummingbird #rufoushummingbird #selasphorusrufus #pnw #pacificnorthwest
W0000t!!!!! My March for Science hoodie arrived and it's awesome and soft. I saw this hoodie while marching and knew I had to order one. Great timing for this to arrive as it's a bit chilly outside. #marchforscience #marchforscienceseattle #seattle #seattlewashington #westernwashington #pacificnorthwest #orca #orcawhale #killerwhale #earthday
Yay!!!!! This amazing tool has been in development since last year October. I've gotten a chance to test the original one in October and two of the later revisions. I haven't yet played with the latest version that just went on sale but I know for sure to going to be awesome. This tool has made long period of time spindle spinning way more comfortable for me. To me it's like a combination of spindle spinning and wheel spinning as you are seated more like you would be for a wheel which is great when your significant other thinks the wheel is too noisy for movie watching LOL. I have to say when I first saw the original design I was quite puzzled and couldn't wrap my brain around it. Once I got it and played with it, getting to know how it worked I fully realized just how ingenious it is. Adan's ingenuity never ceases to amaze me. Now I just have to wait to get my hands on that new Niddy Noddy he's developing! #Reposting @akerworks with @instarepost_app -- Wootwoot! Spindle Cranes are finally available, y'all!! Many thanks to our awesome testers who helped us evaluate what on earth this creation is and how it might prove useful to a spinner. Yay new product launch day yay!!!! 🚀 #spindlecrane #Akerworks #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun
Final day for #yarnlovechallengeapril Made for Me. Currently my only knitting project that I'm making for myself is this shawl. Looking forward to seeing it al blocked out as atm the lacework is a bit hard to see. #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #igknitters #knittingshawl #shawlknitting #knitting #knitalong #knitting_inspiration #i_loveknitting #instaknit #threeirishgirls #threeirishgirlsyarn #railingsbyjaninakalio #yarnlovechallenge
Made French toast with Challah bread from @pccnaturalmarkets and Eggnog and strawberries from @smithbrosfarms #frenchtoast #eggnogfrenchtoast #eggnog #smithbrothersfarm #smithbrothersfarmeggnog #breakfast
Day 29 of #yarnlovechallengeapril Halo. I only have one item with halo and that's The Fuzz my Suri Alpaca shawl. Suri is so different from anything I've ever spun. The halo is so beautiful along with the weight and drape is awesome. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #knittersofinstagram #igknitters #knittersofig #shawlknitting #knittingshawl #knitting #knitting_inspiration #instaknit #i_loveknitting #Jenkinsturkishspindle #Woolgatherings #yarnlovechallenge
Day 28 of #yarnlovechallengeapril Repeat. I love color repeats whether it's short repeats like in this Cappuccino sock yarn I spun from a braid I got from Greenwood Fiberworks or super long repeats in the braids of Woolgathering dyed fiber. I love how you can control the repeats in your spinning depending on how it's dyed and how you prep the fiber. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #yarnlovechallenge #greenwoodfiberworks
Day 27 of #yarnlovechallengeapril Nature. My main passion is wildlife and nature photography. It doesn't pop up on here nearly as much as it should. I'm hoping to change that this summer. Here's and oldie but goodie from July 2012 taken at the Butterfly House in Whitehouse Ohio. I sat there for sooooooo long waiting to get this shot. Nature and wildlife photography can take a lot of patience and luck to get the right shot at the right time. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #Jenkinsturkishspindle #Woolgatherings #naturephotography #insectagram #insectphotography #butterfly #butterflyhouse #butterflyphotography #whitehouseohiobutterflyhouse #whitehouseohio #yarnlovechallenge
