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(@small_things_glow)
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Hi all! I’m Katie in Portland OR. I am still in planning mode, but I’m fairly sure I’ll be spinning part of a Shropshire yearling fleece for the Whiterun sweater by Melody Hoffman. I also have a few other colorful accessory spins that I’d like to wrap up, so may take breaks from the sweater spin to work on those. Looking forward to spinning with you all! 

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Amanda Nelson
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@small_things_glow This is going to be STUNNING!!!! 

 

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@amandanelson I’m so excited 🤩

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 kaci
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@small_things_glow I love this fleece!!!! It looks so squishy!

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Amanda Nelson
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I finally decided what I'm spinning. I'm going to work on a large combo spin with 3 braids from Hello Yarn and 1 from Nest. They are all Rambouillet and Targhee. Planning on spinning this on my electric wheel and making a 3 ply yarn for a sweater. Aiming for dk weight.

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I'm also planning a 2 ply sock yarn spin from Yarn Jam SW Merino/Nylon in Very Merry. I want to have this ready to go as this will be my advent knitting project this year. Going to spin this on my Lendrum DT. 

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 kaci
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@amandanelson this will

be so lovely on the lendrum! I always wanted to spin on one!!! Do you love yours? 

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Amanda Nelson
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@yfkadmin I love it! I’ve had it for about 8 years now and it’s my favorite wheel. I also spin on a Majacraft Suzie and have an EEW 6.1. The Lendrum is still my fave of all time and I’ve had A LOT of wheels spinning for almost 20 years. If you can get your hands on one, I highly recommend!

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(@small_things_glow)
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@amandanelson The colors in that combo spin are gorgeous. Those golden browns and teals are to die for.

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(@dilshani)
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Hi everyone! 
This is my first time being part of a team for TdF. Last year I did it by myself. The spinning was fun and I think being part of a team will add to it! I have my fleece force braids and I’m excited to get started. 

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 kaci
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@dilshani eeeek! I’m so excited!!!! I can’t wait to see your spinning!

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 kaci
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I’m trying to decide between some braids for a shawl spin. Which do you think for a 3

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Amanda Nelson
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@yfkadmin I love the bottom one! Easier to split for a 3 ply too. Which shawl pattern?

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 kaci
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@amandanelson I’m testing a shawl for Andrea! It will be out before too long but I want to spin for it during TDF!

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Amanda Nelson
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@yfkadmin Oooo gotcha! I guess whatever braids you think will show off the stitch pattern of the shawl is what I would pick! Can’t wait to see!!!!

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@yfkadmin ooo! I second the bottom one.

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(@adell)
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@yfkadmin Yarn jam…..

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(@dicey_morels)
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I have two spins I want to work on during the tour. First, a combo spin of the Shaniko Silk Tour de Fleece colorway from Yarn Jam and a lovely fine wool/silk braid I got from Apothefaery. Second, I want to spin up the lovely Merinos de Arles batt that I got from Laines du Valgaudemar when I was in France last month!

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 kaci
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@dicey_morels oh wow these are all

beautiful 🤩 

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(@amberspiker)
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How exciting! This is the perfect kick in the pants to get back to my spinning wheel! 

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Amanda Nelson
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@amberspiker Yay Amber!!!!!!!!!

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(@adell)
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Well, I think I am almost set to spin.  Here’s my two piles of fleece all nested … the blue and green came in a braid from Walnut Farms Design Carlisle, Pennsylvania and the “Cotton Candy” on the left was gifted with my e-spinner.  The blue and green will also have a solid light grey (Corriedale) when I ply, but still need to divide that braid and nest it.  I am hoping to make a pair of fingerless gloves ( no thumb either ) for driving.

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 kaci
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@adell I think that will some gorgeous gloves! 

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(@dilshani)
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My TdF overall goal is to spin up the 400g of Shaniko Silk that I bought.  I purchased two braids of the Fire & Ice colorway which I think will pair nicely with the Fleece Force colorway.

And since I can’t figure out how to add my photo to my profile, I’m including a shot of me.

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 kaci
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@dilshani beautiful fiber and beautiful you!

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@yfkadmin awww Thank you! It was fun joining and watching you and Trish on the live today! 

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 This is the start of my spinning. I’m trying to focus on consistency rather than speed. 

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(@secretanalog)
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I'm just going to sneak in to the group before the TdF begins...

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Hi, I'm Kelly. I did all my fiber prep a couple of weeks ago and then my drive band snapped. I just got new drive band in the mail from Paradise Fibers and I'm going to go measure and melt. Wish me luck!

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 kaci
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@secretanalog ok I did not need to see this fiber. Now I think I need this color on the left lol

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