Thursday, March 31, 2016

Bond Girl


Soxieknitter sent me this box of fiber that I am just starting to have fun with.



It's fiber from a Bond sheep. I had to do my homework because this is a new to me breed. It's Australian and it's a mix of Merino and Lincoln. Interesting.



 It's been nicely processed. All I do is pull it from the box and spin. No prep required. It drafts like a dream.



I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.



I am probably going to be riding this wheel through the Tour this year.



 I've also got Finley the Shetland going in the backroom which promises also to be another epic ride. Good times.




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10 comments:

  1. LianaMarch 31, 2016 at 5:15 AM

    Nice. Your yarn is so beautiful.

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  2. Delighted HandsMarch 31, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    I already love Shetland; I am looking forward to a good report on the Bond-I have heard great things about it but haven't spun it either!

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  3. VeraMarch 31, 2016 at 10:05 AM

    Pretty! Love that shade of grey. I think I'm going to watch shearing I a weekend or so...hoping they have some fiber to sell as well....just what I need - ha-ha.

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  4. The Well Fed WheelMarch 31, 2016 at 10:30 AM

    That Bond fluff does look nice and it's always a plus when there's no prep time involved. The color looks a little like the rose grey alpaca I'm working on at the moment.

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  5. kathy bMarch 31, 2016 at 11:56 AM

    BOnd . .James BOnd? I love OUR BOND Deb!
    Have fun with that gorgeous fluff

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  6. AnonymousMarch 31, 2016 at 4:59 PM

    The Bond yarn looks YUMMY!

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  7. Judy S.March 31, 2016 at 5:07 PM

    Nice work! You make it look so easy!

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  8. elnsMarch 31, 2016 at 6:51 PM

    So first of all before I caught up on the tangled web of fun posts I saw this post title and I'm totally humming the James Bond theme which I some how make it sound "country". Anyways! I don't spin, but I like this stuff already because you said no prep. Some of the stuff you spin there are so many things you need to do before you get going! Sheesh, I'm exhausted before that wheel even starts moving! And that is an awesome handle, "soxieknitter".

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  9. MeredithApril 2, 2016 at 8:37 AM

    Your spinning is so beautiful and smooth. I am not a spinner but am in awe of those of you who create beautiful yarn.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  10. AnonymousApril 2, 2016 at 10:44 AM

    I'm glad you like the Bond. It's my favorite fiber. I buy the fleece from Gleason's Fine Woolies in CO, and if you want to read more about the flock there is some interesting info on their website. Happy spinning.....
    Robin (Soxieknitter)

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