I could listen to you talk about sheep breeds all day. I’m with you re the medium wools. So easy to spin! Romney from raw wool is indeed a completely different experience than from commercial top. I am looking forward to seeing all you luscious fleeces, very motivating for me to get back into my fleece stash. Fleece stash parade! Yes. Please. 🥰

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

I hope you do get back into your fleece stash but it’s mainly selfish so I can see what your working on! You have such a good eye and your fiber choices are beautiful every single time.

I have a friend she had a farm and the Sheep she had were Shetland. So she sold her form got rid of all her animals except some horses. And gave me all her fleeces washed, from the meal, Raw. And I love it because from creamy white to a grayish tan to Black. It's going to take forever for me to get through all this Shetland

I have finally found the time to check out your channel and I loved your video! ❤️ I've been spinning for less than two years, so I didn't get the chance to process many different fleeces - I've only done alpaca and Ryeland (which I totally loved btw, but can't compare it to anything else, so can't say if it's my favourite 😅), but you got me completely curious about Romney now! I'm not doing advent, but I got a sheep study box with a few different wool tops (shame I didn't look for one with raw fleeces!), so I'll be spinning those in December. And I'm currently spinning a Jacob to turn into a pair of gloves for my partner. It's a joy to work with this fibre and the sample yarn that I made turned out wonderful 🤩 Enjoy your spinning and I'm looking forward to hearing more from you!

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

I love that you’re doing a breed study box - we’ll have to chat on IG about your favorites in the lot and compare notes! - and that you also enjoy a good Jacob. They’re such gorgeous sheep and I love the few accessories I’ve made with them. Ryeland is a bit unfamiliar to me but it sounds like I might have to change that very soon. Enjoy the knitting and the spinning.

I love watching your videos. I love to spin, knit and do a little bit of weaving and sewing. I loved when you said, sleep is overrated. I say that all the time and people think I’m crazy. I don’t have time to watch TV but during one of my jobs I’m able to watch KZread videos. I work one full-time job of 48 hours per week, then two part-time jobs which averages me out to between 70 to 84 hour work weeks. I also spin on the EEW6 and am awaiting the EEW Nano to arrive on my doorstep in a few days, which I will bring to work to stay in my desk and pull out to spin an ounce or two per week. Loved watching you create your beautiful hat in episode 2.

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

I think I would enjoy sleep a ton but since I’m not, I would rather use my time doing something I enjoy versus complaining about not sleeping so lots of spinning. I hope you love your Nano and your midday spinning brings you a lot of joy - I can’t do that in my job so I’m a tiny bit jealous.

"the chaos goblin needs fed" I feel seen :D I'm new to fiber arts and had no idea what you were talking about most of the video, but I love your charisma/energy so I watched the whole thing

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed the episode even if it was probably mostly Greek to you - us chaos goblins have to stick together!

I'm here for vlogmas! PJs are cool with me. I wear them all day long when I can since I work from home anyway. :) I'm not a spinner, but I still enjoy watching spinning and all things fiber related. I also sew and quilt and basically anything involving fiber, so I'm happy with any content.

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

Quilting terrifies me (so many straight lines and seams to press open) but it’s on my list of things to try next year! It’s so cool what we can do with our hands and the materials given and how all of our crafts are timeless. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and hope you enjoy hanging out with me this month.

For the first time ever, I bought a spinning advent with Cheviot, a breed I've never spun with...so pretty excited about that! I love the smell of Jacob's fleece, smells like sweet hay😊

Every year I save my fingering weight scraps from all my past projects and knit one square a day on a cozy memories blanket as an advent calendar :) It is one of my most favourite traditions.Loved hearing you chat about your favourite sheep! Makes me want to try spinning them even more

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

That is such a lovely idea and a way to keep all sorts of memories close. I’ve been saving my handspun scraps to knit a Habitation Throw and it might be hideous when it’s finished but the idea of keeping all of those bits and pieces in one place is more important than the aesthetics. Also, yes spinning is a lovely, lovely craft and I hope that if you have room for another one, you give it a go.

Just found you, post Christmas, but happy to be here. My first fleece was a romney, and I love returning to that breed in the fleece tent. Corriedale, romney x corrie, CVM. In late summer I bought two beautiful Shetland fleeces from a young man down the road. Washed them up then and now I can play all winter. I'm so glad to hear you're doing a Shetland breed study. Count me in:) And Happy New Year

I can't wait to see this finished yarn! I didn't get the Nest Fiber advent this year but got it a few years ago, just the 12 day. I ended up mixing it with two or three braids from stash and did a combo spin. I'm knitting my first handspun sweater, the Weekender Light, out of that yarn. So fun!

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

That sounds gorgeous! That was actually my plan for my Valentines spin and I never got around to it but now I’m tempted to put it back onto the list for 2024.

Totally agree. I prefer a springy medium fleece. I always have Romney and Shetland. Also Corriedale is so delightful and springy. And I frequently acquire glorious Romney/Corriedale cross fleeces. They are all just so lovely to work with from start to finish. I still have a 2 gallon bag of my first sponsored sheep at a farm sanctuary from 12 years ago. Romney fleece from Snowy. I just can't bring myself to use the rest of it. I think I should get a big glass jar and display it. Also, Jacob. Freaking gorgeous. Like everyone else, I could keep going. I love it all! Mystery fleeces are the best! Also, I greatly appreciate your sharing how you work in limited space. So many of us do not have a dedicated room and have to figure out how to fit it all in...put it away-ish, set up , take down, plan plan plan blah blah blah, maneuver around dog cat man , on and on. No cooked food today...wool is being dyed. Surely you can shower around that bucket of wool? So, I appreciate how you do it like a BOSS. Thank you.

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

That last paragraph was excellent and made me laugh - you get it. I feel seen 😂😂😂

@sonjihunt

Жыл бұрын

Seriously, Tazhi. I was watching the workflow vlogmas . Methodical. Love it. Live it (half your speed, though) but with notes taped discreetly where necessary. I wanted to ask WHERE you dry your fleece? I repurposed an old window screen that I lay across the radiator. I actually just salad spun about 6 oz of finn and plopped it on the radiator under my plants (multi task drying).

I have 5 Shetland fleece in my stash ahaha you're good, no shame. Also love all your fleece choices! I would add in some BFL, love me some BFL.

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

I have a BFL lamb in the mail and it’ll be my first one so I’ll have to come chat with you about processing with tips when I get to it! I’m super excited to see all the fun little curls and squish them.

@chanteyrose

Жыл бұрын

@@stitchesandstarlight BFL + longdraw is dreamy! 😍

Love this! So great to hear your thoughts about these breeds! And also that you feel spinning from a fleece is totally different from spinning that same breed that has been mill prepped for spinning. I haven't spun much from fleeces, so it is intriguing to me!

Just found your channel and love it. I grew up on the LI and people tell me I ramble so I can relate to you on several levels lol. I love my BFL sheep, great luster.

Love your fleece choices! All are lovely to spin! Look forward in your fleece tour episode for sure!! So many fleeces so little time eh 🤣 Thanks for taking the time to do this vlogmas and sharing your experiences!

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

So little time, indeed! I keep threatening to quit my job to stay home and spin all the time but the work does pay for the fleece (and it’s good and important work) so I can’t do that just yet but a girl can dream.

I'm ready for the adventure 😎

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

The chaos gremlin in me honors the chaos gremlin in you 👹👹👹

I wanted to share some things that have helped me against insomnia: Calm app for sounds and sleep stories (some insurances cover the subscription), puzzles, colouring, and heating my bed.

I just found your channel. Totally enjoying your vlogs and content. I'm a shetland sheep breeder so I'm so glad to hear Shetland are one of your favorites.

I did my first advent this year. I did a 24 mini skein and 1 big skein advent from Weird Sisters Wool, it was fun but I am not a scrappy knitter. I splurged and got a fiber subscription fromLong Way Homestead. Each month is a breed specific fiber, I can’t wait to get the first one.

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

I do the LWH fiber breed study for spinning and it’s always gorgeously prepped fiber.

So much fun! Thanks for the video!

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed hanging out with me - thanks so much for tuning in.

Watching this in Jan, what fun! I'm a support spindle spinner, but love watching spinners and their wheels. I have REALLY sensitive skin, so when I'm spinning to knit for myself, the fibre is usually merino or polworth, often blended with silk or yak. But I do enjoy spinning more rustic years, which I use for objects i knit/crochet, then felt. Looking forward to day 2 ( I'm binge watching!)

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

Support spindles are my nemesis and that is my big spinning goal as I’m convinced it’s sorcery but it’s so stinking beautiful to watch. You’ve inspired me to pick it up and practice again tomorrow.

@gailstringer1158

Жыл бұрын

@@stitchesandstarlight i tried and gave up several times, but kept watching Jillian Eve, and finally something clicked and it worked. Hope it works for you, too!

You and I have the same taste in woolly goodness. Love me some crunchy and versatile wool! December spinning plans involve Jillian Moreno's 100 Day Stashdown challenge and using those prompts to decide what I'm spinning next. I don't typically watch podcasts, and I can already tell that I am going to sit and craft along with every single one of your episodes. Can't wait to see the next one!

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

I’ve head about the JM Stashdown challenge - it sounds brilliant and a good way to get us using up some languishing stash. I hope you bring your project and your wheel and spin along over the month and we can make a dent in the fiber hoard together!

Just found your channel and I'm in love! I especially like that you show love to the medium fleeces. Not everything has to be merino! I did the Shave 'Em to Save 'Em and found so many wonderful fleeces, my absolute fav being Jacob. I have become obsessed with Jacob and fantasize about making a Fair Isle cardigan from just the various shades of Jacob. I'm also a fan of Shetland, for the same reason but those multiple horns and the Tay-Sachs gene make Jacob such a fascinating breed.

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

I’m currently working my way through SE2SE which is also how I discovered so many favorite breeds!

Another great episode in the bag! But I do think you need to link to this Jacob's sheep video that puts you in a good mood. Share the love!

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

Ask and you shall receive! instagram.com/reel/ChSslEMlXDS/?igshid=MDVlOGU2MWU=

@MsFuzzyBuddy

Жыл бұрын

@@stitchesandstarlight Thanks so much! So much bouncing! And the bleets! I love it.

@mcmack87able

Жыл бұрын

I thought it was going to be one sheep. This is the best surprise.

This was fascinating to watch and to hear, I'm from Eastern Europe and my mom spins fleece manually but much slower, we watched your video together and she loves your technique and all the info about types of sheeps was amazing!

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

That’s so cool! I know you have different sheep over across the pond than I have access to here yet spinning is the thing that connects us. What a wild and wonderful craft this is.

Shetland is also my favorite 😊

Great start to your vlogmas! You are a natural! It was interesting to hear your top five breeds…similar to mine! You’re right - raw fleece v commercially prepped…so different! Thanks for taking the time to do this😊🙏 I’m waiting on more bobbins to arrive and have no real plans for December, except to recover from a three month hospital stay! So good to be home!

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

This is so kind of you to say! (can you tell I was a bit of a nervous nelly on this one?) thank you for choosing my little bit of wool chaos to keep you company as you get well and I hope it continues to bring you a little bit of joy and brevity in the colder days.

Though my spinning is limited to a drop spindle and limited patience to get over the learning curve (one day it will happen!), I love sheep and loved listening to you talk about them! Shetland are also my favorite, in terms of like sheep hugs/interaction 😆and in terms of knitting with their wool. I'm catching up on your vlogmas videos so far, and I'm excited to hear more of your musings!

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

I just got invited to a local Shetland farm where I can see and squish the sheep and I am counting down the days until I get to go see them in person! Good luck with your drop spindle and I hope it starts feeling good soon.

Team Just Enough Tension 🙌 Love the video, looking forward to watching the next ones. It looks like you have a fun December planned with your advents!

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

It’s like the Goldilocks effect for sure - you know when it’s too hot, and when it’s too cold and once you hit just right, the heavens open up.

Watching this inspired me to take out my e spinner for the first time in months

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

Here’s a little secret - I have a master plan that involves getting all of my friends spinning and somehow ends in fiber domination so clearly this means that the plan is working. So glad you got to spinning and fingers crossed it was just as good as you wanted it to be.

Love this journey! I'm excited to follow along and see your combo spin!! I'm pretty new to spinning and just getting to know what different breeds feel like to spin, knit, and wear. Thank you for sharing and Happy Vlogmas!

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found the channel and came on over to hang out! Spinning is such a joy and is one of my highlights of my day. I would just encourage you to experiment and try as many things you can get your hands on. There are breed study boxes on Etsy that allow you to sample multiple breeds at 1 oz per bundle so if you ever really want to experiment, I highly recommend those.

@amivice5499

Жыл бұрын

@@stitchesandstarlight Ooooh! Thank you so much for this tip! I just did a quick etsy search and I can't believe how many breeds they offer in some boxes!

The problem is having a Romney shepherdess in the next town and if I go help on shearing day I get a huge discount and get to pick the fleece as its being sheared from the sheep. I might have around 50something fleeces in all. A lot of Romney and a lot of other breeds. It’s bad and I am not going to live long enough to process, spin and knit them all.

Amazing vlogmas video! The camera angle was perfect. Don’t change it! I understand what short draw means now, by watching. Maybe you could make more videos and show the different draws. As much as I am loving watching you spin and talk I got anxious about the terms. I am a really, really new spinner. What and how do you know your twist and all the rest of that. I understand over-twist, but how do you hand spin woollen? I know it will all be clear once I start spinning more but….. That roving is gorgeous! I love the colours and I love slubs! ❤❤

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you’re in luck, my next vlogmas video will be all about how I learned how to spin online and all of the resources I used to get there so fingers crossed you find something that will help you start answering these questions.

I love Finn, corriedale, shetland most but i do enjoy bfl and merino blends

Finally getting to start watching your Vlogmas! I’m a fan of those breeds too- have a few of those fleeces in the barn waiting to be processed in Spring. I’m thinking of getting a fibre advent for next year, & *if all goes to plan we will be in the US for December, so reckon there will be several (lots?) of dyers making them. I’m excited to (hopefully)be able to try some from over there!

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

If you’re here next year, there are tons of dyers making advents and I am happy to share a few of my favorites so you can grab something extra special. I can’t wait to see what you’re up to next spring when you start pulling the fleeces out.

@wildcottageknitting

Жыл бұрын

@@stitchesandstarlight great! Thank you 😊

Love your videos!!

Fun, fun, fun….love the chit chat:). I have none of the tools to process a sheep….I am considering a Clemes and clemes drum carder in the future … but cost. 😅Whatever. Your comment about the difference between commercial top and your own processed fleece has me super curious now….I really hadn’t thought about it being so different.

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

It’s quite different! I think it’s because our scouring method at home is much gentler than the method used in commercial processing and then we work in smaller batches than they do in mills which allows us to be a bit more lighter handed and preserve the character of the fleeces better. Everything that I’ve processed myself has been significantly different from commercial processed top and it’s so cool to take notes and see all the ways the fiber differs.

I love your energy, your list of breeds, your spinning, and im here for all of it! Happy Vlogmas!!! 😊💜🧶

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

This is so kind and thoughtful of you! Happy Vlogmas to you and can’t wait to keep up with your beautiful tales this month.

Hi Tazhi. May I just say, you are delightful. I'm not a spinner but I'm intrigued by spinning. It seems so very relaxing. Also love the fact it is ancient, it thrills me. Your energy and enthusiasm is infectious. Excited you are doing vlogmas! Looking forward to seeing you spin! #ASMR Happy Holidays to you and yours!❤️

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

This is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching and for such a sweet comment. And you aren't a spinner YET but if you hang around here enough, that might change soon!

My big plan for December was sock knitting for gifts and I've made 5 pairs thus far!

🌴☀️ I LOVE this podcast but I wished I knew what was going on with the spinning…I’m gonna go watch some spinning for dummies videos😂 I’m thinking this channel will be an enabler for spinning one day 💗💐💗 thanks for sharing the info about breeds, your personality is so familiar & comforting☀️🌴

@stitchesandstarlight

8 ай бұрын

I do have a video here all about how I learned to spin online that’s full of the resources I used to learn with links to the teachers and KZread channels.

@QueenBaha

8 ай бұрын

@@stitchesandstarlight I think I need to double back as I skipped a few videos 🤭 I think I did see it…You were like if your not following them like what are you doing lol thanks doll 🌿💐🌿

@QueenBaha

8 ай бұрын

@@stitchesandstarlight I found it💗💗💗

I have been sick as a dog and I'm just catching up on your videos now. Thanks so much for answering my question about your favorite breeds for spinning! I am actually trying to learn to spin with a friend's Shetland fleece, so I guess that I am the problem... not the fleece!🙃 @lamanchaknitter

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear that you’ve been unwell! Hoping that you’re on the mend now though and well on your way to recovery. And there’s nothing wrong with you, spinning is HARD at the beginning and just takes practice until you figure out that aha! moment and it starts making sense to you. Give yourself grace and enjoy the journey.

Love your videos! I am brand new to the spinning scene and I have a question: why do you keep moving from one side to another while you spin?

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

I move my yarn from side to side and across the pegs so that my bobbin fills evenly. Otherwise, you'll get peaks and valleys in your bobbin and your yarn won't load onto the bobbin evenly which will affect your plying.

Coopworth is a very nice all around great fleece. Have you ever tried spinning Coopworth?

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried spinning Coopworth as Romney is the only longwool I’ve tried but I’ll have to add it to my list. Maybe I’ll be able to snag one before the great no buy of 2023 begins.

@scrabblehounds

Жыл бұрын

@@stitchesandstarlight Coopworth is a cross between Border Leicester and Romney. Makes a Durable yarn

Hi 👋I LOVE you instagram account -- I am not a spinner (YET) but your content and videos are so so enjoyable!

@stitchesandstarlight

Жыл бұрын

The yet is my favorite part of this comment and I can't wait for you to start spinning and enjoying all of the magic it has to offer!