It’s all the Bamboo’s fault! I would have updated sooner if it hadn’t stolen me away, demanding that I spin it in my spare time, admire it each time I caught a glimpse of it on the wheel and admire it’s soft, smooth hand as I wound it off the bobbin in to shimmering skeins of cloud-like fluffiness. Really!
*grins*
The two ply has the sheen of silk, with the softness of cashmere and almost as much loft as wool.
The single ply is more dense than the two ply, but just as gorgeous.
Right now only the two ply is listed in the Etsy shop; the second will be listed this week, along with a few more photo editing/graphic design packages. So far the Juicy Fruits in the heavier weights, Fireworks and the flat rate image editing packages are the most popular. My goals right now consist of making what I’ve invested in this business back.. and then buying either a drum carder or Rigid Heddle Loom. I’ve been eying the 32″ Kromski Harp from The Woolery:
Isn’t it pretty? There is no way I can afford a larger floor loom any time soon - as much as I’d love one - so the Kromski Harp seems like a good balance between a beginner loom and size. I love the attention to form and function that I’ve seen in the Kromski’s work as well - my wheel, their Prelude, is pretty enough to be a decoration!
I’m just not sure if I should go for a loom or drum carder first. The carder I’ve almost got my heart set on is quite a bit more expensive than the Harp is… a Strauch 405. Double-wide would be a dream come true, but I don’t see myself needing that large of a carder any time soon. And then part of me is wondering if I should just get hand carders now, so I can start blending fibers - but I have no idea how difficult (or wrist-injuring) hand carders are. I’ve got the patience - I just don’t want to be unable to spin or card or write from trying to card a quarter pound of fiber with hand carders. Anyone have any experience with hand carders, who could offer me some advice on this matter?
Ah, the bamboo is calling me again… I’ll try to sneak some blog time in soon. 
