here’s some stuff I’ve been spinning up lately - all three Navajo plied, to get it off the bobbins:

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The blue is Fleece Artist kid mohair - this stuff was a joy to spin, not felted at all and really lovely. The purple is mohair too, from Michigan Fiber Fest - this was a tad tougher, but a quick flick carding solved the problem. And the third is Fleece Artist Wensleydale - my spinning nemesis. For some reason I just can’t spin Wensleydale. It may be that every batch I’ve ever used has been felted, but I think this Fleece Artist stuff isn’t much felted. It’s not you, Wensleydale - it’s me.  We just weren’t meant for each other.
I’ve also spun up the first of the Southwestern wools from Sarah - this is California Red roving:

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It’s exceptionally springy and lofty, although the finished yarn is firmer than I would have expected. I’ll definitely be looking out for more of that in the future. I love the little dark hairs interspersed with the cream color.  This is medium-soft - something that would make a very nice sweater for wearing either next to the skin or layered.  I bet it’ll retain its nice springiness when knitted.

And today? Today is about one thing… PIE!    More from the kitchen, when the going gets good…