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Longest Thread 

17/4/2017

 
Despite being self employed there is still a rhythm to my days. A weekly rhythm of sending out parcels, a monthly rhythm of sending out fibre clubs, a yearly rhythm of yarn festivals. 
It would appear I've added a biennial rhythm to that pattern... entering The Longest Thread competition. 

Two years ago I sent in my first entry, and came 5th. The yarns have just come back from this year.
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And yes, I upped my game! Two entries, one on my wheel, one on my Hansen. In terms of how I did... close but no cigar! My wheel entry was much better than last time, but only good enough for 4th. My e-spinner entry was second. 
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I swapped my fibre for some Falkland Merino this time, which was finer than the Bowmont I used before, but mostly I suspect I need to work on my patience... Looking at my thread it's easy to see where my mind wandered and the thickness increased. 
So am I going to do it again... very likely. The lure of the thread is strong, and it's nice to spend part of my Christmas holidays focused on a technical challenge that increases my skill level. Still a very long way to go though, maybe next time I can break that 400m barrier!
jen eddington
19/4/2017 10:47:06 am

Hi Just stumbled on your lovely page and wanted to say congrats om your entries. I was on the Spin In Committee and it is so fabulous to see the entries coming in and hearing the stories ,
Cheers Jen


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