Trying out a new fiber blend, and a new-to-me spindle!
I started yesterday on the shiny rich braid of BFL/Silk that was eating a hole in my stash... I guess I just felt like the day needed something like a new project. After waiting for several months (stupid PEI Weather, and the Stupid Frostline) we were finally able to have Grampy's Burial Service yesterday. I knew I would be sitting around most of the day with family... and I knew how much having a good spinnable-companion might help my stress level and concentration.
In case you forget what the Braid looked like: Here she is! Purple Moth, a shiny blend of jewelled tones of pink, purple and gold from AllForLoveOfYarn over on etsy.
The spindle is a Zebisis Stone Whorl that I picked up on a destash a while ago... I think the stone is Spiderweb Agate, which is a little ironic since I am quite ridiculously afraid of spiders. sigh. It weighs around 1 ounce, just right for a fine silky fiber. I had to adjust the hook a little, but overall, I am enjoying this spindle quite a lot!
I'm debating leaving this as a single, or perhaps plying... yet to be decided, I guess... any opinions or comments?