Gorgeous Man is back in the country. He arrived very late Monday night. This week has been about getting life back in order and playing with my new spinning wheel.
It came in a big box, that was opened for inspection at the airport by SARS.
That would be the South African Revenue Service. There was an import duty charged, but it was minimal (much less than we were expecting having heard the horror stories…).
Here she is.
Each Ladybug comes with her own ladybug stuck on somewhere.
Mine is at the front where I can see her. Gorgeous Girl is most taken with this feature, and looks at the “Lady beetle” several times a day.
There has been completed yarn from the new wheel.
Gorgeous Man also brought some stunning natural Blue Faced Leicester and some beautiful bamboo and merino, and merino and tussah silk top for me to to spin.
Gorgeous Girl asked to knit this week. So here she is with her first knitting ‘lesson’.
I’m hoping to have my charity cardigan finished this weekend (don’t have to work, and some travelling time in the car).
I’ve also been doing the Socktober mystery sock KAL on Ravelry. That has been great fun. I need to get a move on with that too, I’m a bit behind.
Since I can’t quilt when I’m tired, and I don’t sleep when Gorgeous Man is away, there has been no quilting for the last two weeks, slowly catching up on sleep…
Hope things are well with all of you. I’m also slowly catching up on my blog reading.
ooh you’ve got a wheel!! and GG looks so cute
Congrats on you wheel, it looks gorgeous
I do know the felling of not slepping when the man is not in the house, hope you catch you sleep again.
When did she get so big?! /stunned
I’m so glad the Ladybug arrived safely and that you didn’t have to pay ransom to get her home. The handspun is lovely. Keep it up!
Woohoo! I’m so happy for you! LOVE the wheel, and that picture of GG with her knitting is just so adorable!
Eek! I’m jealous, I love that wheel ad have been coveting one for ages. The yarn looks beautiful as does your lovely little knitter.
Awesome, what a guy
What wonderful gifts and so cute that GG wants to learn to knit like Mummy!!
I have their spinning chair. I did not permanently screw in the back slat, to make it easier to transport.
I love your Ladybug!! The wait was so worth it, wasn’t it!
Beautiful wheel, but not nearly as cute as your gorgeous girl. Even mine is only a bit cuter! (hehehe) Aren’t they funny when they try to knit?
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats on your ladybug! I love those wheels – so cute!
I’m so excited for you! I bet you will be putting her to good use. Did you think of a name for her yet?
Your spinning wheel looks wonderful…and those spun yarns…divine. I love the colors you’ve done. That little girl is gorgeous…and getting so grown up.
I can see why GG is enamored with the lady bug! It’s cute! Not surprised that she is interested in fiber! I predict she’ll be knitting her own socks soon!
Congrats on the new wheel! What did you name her?
Ohhhh isn’t it great to get something exciting… I am like that when a camera piece arrives… very impressed… I am having a musk stick for you
Funny, I tend to quilt MORE when Keith is away because I don’t stop in the evening for dinner and to spend time with him.
Have fun with the new toy!
Start the new knitters early!
Love the wheel too….so much fun to be had!