CaySwann
@cayswann.bsky.social
Yarn Spinner, Weaver, Singer, Effervescent (she/her) 🏳️🌈
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Mid-month or so I'm always curious, "How are my crafting streaks going?" And today, the looming pile of sewing needs has reasserted itself. Since I have already woven more days this month than any other month this year, I don't mind that "sewing a little every day" is back on my daily lists.
May 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Mid-month or so I'm always curious, "How are my crafting streaks going?" And today, the looming pile of sewing needs has reasserted itself. Since I have already woven more days this month than any other month this year, I don't mind that "sewing a little every day" is back on my daily lists.
A year ago, the singles were spun. Today, I finished skeining, which I finished plying end of Apr. Stats: Started Oct 2021, half spun in a week, remainder spun in Jul and Aug 2022, in Nov 2023, and May 2024. 404 yards two-ply wool. 225 g, 8 oz. #SlowFashion #HandSpun #SpindleSpun #KeepSpinning
May 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A year ago, the singles were spun. Today, I finished skeining, which I finished plying end of Apr. Stats: Started Oct 2021, half spun in a week, remainder spun in Jul and Aug 2022, in Nov 2023, and May 2024. 404 yards two-ply wool. 225 g, 8 oz. #SlowFashion #HandSpun #SpindleSpun #KeepSpinning
Started on Saturday afternoon. Wove again today to finish. Another run at four selvedges, and this one was a bit easier. Gotta keep practicing. #AndeanBackstrap #KeepWeaving #AlwaysAStudent
May 9, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Started on Saturday afternoon. Wove again today to finish. Another run at four selvedges, and this one was a bit easier. Gotta keep practicing. #AndeanBackstrap #KeepWeaving #AlwaysAStudent
When I do demos about spinning and textiles, the yarn spun while I talk all starts to look the same. Some of this was done on the Great Wheel, some was done on spindles. This evening I finished plying and skeining demo yarn for some type of weaving project #KeepSpinning #TextilesDemos
May 6, 2025 at 5:51 AM
When I do demos about spinning and textiles, the yarn spun while I talk all starts to look the same. Some of this was done on the Great Wheel, some was done on spindles. This evening I finished plying and skeining demo yarn for some type of weaving project #KeepSpinning #TextilesDemos
Darach Shire 50th Anniversary - I did a sweeping display of hand spun yarns and weaving, taking People's Choice 1st place, the cloak clasp and the pomegranates pin as my prizes. #MySCA #Caid #DarachShire #KeepWeaving #KeepSpinning #AlwaysAStudent
May 4, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Darach Shire 50th Anniversary - I did a sweeping display of hand spun yarns and weaving, taking People's Choice 1st place, the cloak clasp and the pomegranates pin as my prizes. #MySCA #Caid #DarachShire #KeepWeaving #KeepSpinning #AlwaysAStudent
Finished this four selvedge Tanka Ch'oro this evening. Needle weaving the gap is still REALLY hard to do. #FourSelvedge #AndeanBackstrap #KeepLearning #AlwaysAStudent
May 3, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Finished this four selvedge Tanka Ch'oro this evening. Needle weaving the gap is still REALLY hard to do. #FourSelvedge #AndeanBackstrap #KeepLearning #AlwaysAStudent
I decided "well, since I am not still a five year old, then I guess I know how I have to finish this Tanka Ch'oro" #IYKYK #FourSelvedges #AndeanBackstrap #KeepWeaving #AlwaysAStudent
May 2, 2025 at 7:28 AM
I decided "well, since I am not still a five year old, then I guess I know how I have to finish this Tanka Ch'oro" #IYKYK #FourSelvedges #AndeanBackstrap #KeepWeaving #AlwaysAStudent
No fooling, I am still mostly remembering to log my daily craft tasks and progress. Here is March and an overall look at 2025 to date. During 10 of 31 days, I spun, 16 of 31 braided more award cords, on two days I wove, and one day I skeined yarn to ship to a student weaver.
April 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
No fooling, I am still mostly remembering to log my daily craft tasks and progress. Here is March and an overall look at 2025 to date. During 10 of 31 days, I spun, 16 of 31 braided more award cords, on two days I wove, and one day I skeined yarn to ship to a student weaver.
I declared (in a small group) that I would challenge myself to weave AT LEAST ONCE this week. Evidence of success: I've set up the living room again to make it easy to weave again during after dinner TV time. #KeepLearning #ForeverStudent #HandMade #HandWoven #AndeanBackstrap
March 28, 2025 at 6:38 AM
I declared (in a small group) that I would challenge myself to weave AT LEAST ONCE this week. Evidence of success: I've set up the living room again to make it easy to weave again during after dinner TV time. #KeepLearning #ForeverStudent #HandMade #HandWoven #AndeanBackstrap
Status on all the braiding lately: Probably 14 yards total so far. #AwardCords #HandBraided
March 27, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Status on all the braiding lately: Probably 14 yards total so far. #AwardCords #HandBraided
FINALLY spent some time spinning last night after work, before dinner. And then continues braiding award cords during TV time. I can do this without looking at all, which is perfect for watching TV. #MakeThingsByHand
March 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
FINALLY spent some time spinning last night after work, before dinner. And then continues braiding award cords during TV time. I can do this without looking at all, which is perfect for watching TV. #MakeThingsByHand
On Saturday March 15, my Sweetie was offered the Pelican at Caidan Pentathlon. He chose to be elevated on the spot. May I present to you "Master True" ❤️❤️❤️
March 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
On Saturday March 15, my Sweetie was offered the Pelican at Caidan Pentathlon. He chose to be elevated on the spot. May I present to you "Master True" ❤️❤️❤️
Post-event(s) progress continues - 8 of the 10 quills of singles have been chain-plied and measured. Only 2 left. Then wet-set the yarn... Then decide what I might do with it??? #SlowFashion #Handspun #MakeThings
March 10, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Post-event(s) progress continues - 8 of the 10 quills of singles have been chain-plied and measured. Only 2 left. Then wet-set the yarn... Then decide what I might do with it??? #SlowFashion #Handspun #MakeThings
I had to reprint my calendar because the first version has some color blocks for events, making it harder to use my highlighter markers. January cracks me up because it was "All Spinning, All the Time!" as I worked on cotton most of the time. 1/of...
March 8, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I had to reprint my calendar because the first version has some color blocks for events, making it harder to use my highlighter markers. January cracks me up because it was "All Spinning, All the Time!" as I worked on cotton most of the time. 1/of...
Yes, we've all been thinking this - (credit for photo and/or poster unknown)
February 7, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Yes, we've all been thinking this - (credit for photo and/or poster unknown)
"Department of Government Efficiency" is not a cute meme or coin, but it is DODGY as hell and a DOGGY who needs to be leashed and muzzled. Just sayin: LOCK HIM UP.
February 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"Department of Government Efficiency" is not a cute meme or coin, but it is DODGY as hell and a DOGGY who needs to be leashed and muzzled. Just sayin: LOCK HIM UP.
Progress Update: Over 33 days, I have spun on 24 days and woven on 3 days. There ya go, just data.
February 3, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Progress Update: Over 33 days, I have spun on 24 days and woven on 3 days. There ya go, just data.
Progress so far this year/this month for "how often can I do spinning? weaving?" - as of January 18, I am at "11 days spinning, 1 day weaving." (Likely to spin this evening, but I only shade in my calendar after the crafting has been done.)
January 18, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Progress so far this year/this month for "how often can I do spinning? weaving?" - as of January 18, I am at "11 days spinning, 1 day weaving." (Likely to spin this evening, but I only shade in my calendar after the crafting has been done.)
Had a break through spinning today (textiles nerd jargon alert). The cotton seemed easier to draft. Then I carded and rolled some fresh rolags and started trying a bit more long draw technique, with the TINIEST bit of double drafting. Not completely an updated skill, but headed in that direction
January 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Had a break through spinning today (textiles nerd jargon alert). The cotton seemed easier to draft. Then I carded and rolled some fresh rolags and started trying a bit more long draw technique, with the TINIEST bit of double drafting. Not completely an updated skill, but headed in that direction
Spinning progress, little bit more each day. #HandSpun #HandCarded #Cotton #SlowFashion #MakeThingsByHand
January 16, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Spinning progress, little bit more each day. #HandSpun #HandCarded #Cotton #SlowFashion #MakeThingsByHand
How those colors started in Oct 2021
January 13, 2025 at 5:32 AM
How those colors started in Oct 2021
Saturday and Sunday I attended two zoom classes and hosted one zoom session. As a participant, I get a chance to listen, learn, and craft at the same time. The colorful yarn was my project: Taking singles I spun a few years ago and finally chain plying them. (1/2)
January 13, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Saturday and Sunday I attended two zoom classes and hosted one zoom session. As a participant, I get a chance to listen, learn, and craft at the same time. The colorful yarn was my project: Taking singles I spun a few years ago and finally chain plying them. (1/2)
Day Two, spinning my hand-blended cotton on my Daedalus Martin wheel. If you can zoom in on the thread on the left (or look at the zoom in picture 2), I am quite pleased with my day two quality being higher than Day One. So much more work to do. #HandSpun #MakeThings
January 11, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Day Two, spinning my hand-blended cotton on my Daedalus Martin wheel. If you can zoom in on the thread on the left (or look at the zoom in picture 2), I am quite pleased with my day two quality being higher than Day One. So much more work to do. #HandSpun #MakeThings