Amanda Wilhelm

Trying to make progress in this project tonight while listening to the Mariners game. Baseball blocks on front, red/patchwork panels on back. I’ve got one more patchwork panel to sew then I can start sandwiching.

Heck yes Cal!! 💙⚾️

Before and after fiber photos. I did my first try at combing this Tibetan Lamb fiber that I recently washed and dried. It was quite matted/felted so it took a lot of work to comb it. I did about half of the amount I had.

Today’s adventure: my first time scouring wool and alpaca. Now to learn to comb/card it!

I got a box of scraps off buy nothing and spent the afternoon cutting them into usable pieces. Very satisfying!

My blue ribbon knitting projects and a red ribbon spinning skein from the Fiber Fusion fiber arts show that was held recently in Monroe WA.

My supervisor watching me assemble this quilt today. Pattern is Batter Up by Cluck Cluck Sew.

I went to a guild meeting today where the topic was scouring sheep fleeces. I’ve never tried, but I have some fleece samples that I was given that need washing and carding. I’m going to try it out in a couple weekends. I hope it works! I’d like to spin and knit with the samples!

I took a #handspinning class on techniques for spinning striped fibers. Here are some samples:

Best thing I’ve seen all day…

Why does he look like he wants to fight the cameraman?

Plied this today. It was the shop color way for Stranded by the Sea for Spin Together. I just didn’t get it done in time for the competition.

I won this gift basket at the Whidbey Spin In, and then won a second basket that I shared with my friends! Loads of fiber and yarn! Plus I bought a braid too. I’m set for awhile.

Just finished. Unknown fiber, some random wool, because I got it just to practice with.

Very excited that I got a huge box of assorted fibers on marketplace for $100. 4-8 ounce bags of different kinds of fibers, braids, it’s going to be so fun to spin!!

Seattle Mariners: All RISP, no reward.

So, was that it? We heard like 5 peals of thunder in Lynnwood. Big whoop. 😂

I learned how to chain ply today. Pretty pleased with myself!

Got a delivery today of my order from Yarn Barn of Kansas! Accessories for my spinning wheel. Very excited to have a lazy Kate finally and a plying flyer.

Bought some Corriedale fiber to spin. I’m a new spinner and it’s one I haven’t tried yet.

Just ordered some parts for my used Lendrum wheel that I recently got. Was worried that they might become hard to get if I waited. I got the fast flyer and the plying flyer, plying bobbin and a lazy Kate. Hope they’re worthwhile. Got an extra drive band too.

Thanks! I’m excited. 😊

Thank you! I will check that out!

Look what I got today! Now to learn how to use it! 😳 I have an Eel Wheel but this is my first traditional wheel. #spinningyarn #teamstrandedspinners

What I spun today. My best effort yet! I’ve only been spinning a few months. #spinningyarn

Got a tattoo today. 5 paw 🐾 prints for my pups that I’ve had over the years. 🩷

Not yet. I had no idea where to start. Good suggestion!

Stay warm, friendos.

Hellooo fiber artists! I received some amazing samples of various raw wools that I need to wash and card before I can spin them. Never prepped raw wool before. Any tips? #handspun

Who else knits in bed listening to podcasts? #TBTL 🧶