@suespins.bsky.social
Gardener, allotment holder. Plays with fibre - spins, knits, crochets and weaves. Has had an 'interesting career path' - now retired!
Current postgrad student at UHI, Viking Studies.
Current postgrad student at UHI, Viking Studies.
So a train ticket from 1996 I’ve found in my second hand copy of Women’s Work: the first 20,000 years. I’d like to think it belonged to the person who’d bought the book when it was newly published and hope they enjoyed it and found it interesting.
August 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
So a train ticket from 1996 I’ve found in my second hand copy of Women’s Work: the first 20,000 years. I’d like to think it belonged to the person who’d bought the book when it was newly published and hope they enjoyed it and found it interesting.
I have achieved the impossible and picked my one courgette 🤣🤣 from the allotment.
Maybe I’ll have more later . . .
Maybe I’ll have more later . . .
July 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I have achieved the impossible and picked my one courgette 🤣🤣 from the allotment.
Maybe I’ll have more later . . .
Maybe I’ll have more later . . .
Added another 10grms or so to this bobbin, grey masham dyed by @freyalyn.bsky.social for day 8 of #tourdefleece #TDF2025
Been in the stash for several years, so time to get it spun!
Been in the stash for several years, so time to get it spun!
July 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Added another 10grms or so to this bobbin, grey masham dyed by @freyalyn.bsky.social for day 8 of #tourdefleece #TDF2025
Been in the stash for several years, so time to get it spun!
Been in the stash for several years, so time to get it spun!
The last of my Scottish merino was plyed yesterday. #tourdefleece day 6.
Second image shows all the skeins of this fibre - 253 grms in total. I’m hoping this is enough to make a top for me. Pre-wash it’s about fingering weight, will check when I find my yarn balance, but c800m.
Second image shows all the skeins of this fibre - 253 grms in total. I’m hoping this is enough to make a top for me. Pre-wash it’s about fingering weight, will check when I find my yarn balance, but c800m.
July 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The last of my Scottish merino was plyed yesterday. #tourdefleece day 6.
Second image shows all the skeins of this fibre - 253 grms in total. I’m hoping this is enough to make a top for me. Pre-wash it’s about fingering weight, will check when I find my yarn balance, but c800m.
Second image shows all the skeins of this fibre - 253 grms in total. I’m hoping this is enough to make a top for me. Pre-wash it’s about fingering weight, will check when I find my yarn balance, but c800m.
That’s very kind of you.
I love sharing my experiences with people.
I’ve popped in a picture of my current spindle where I’m spinning a mix of blue faced Leicester, alpaca and silk which I dyed last year.
I love sharing my experiences with people.
I’ve popped in a picture of my current spindle where I’m spinning a mix of blue faced Leicester, alpaca and silk which I dyed last year.
July 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
That’s very kind of you.
I love sharing my experiences with people.
I’ve popped in a picture of my current spindle where I’m spinning a mix of blue faced Leicester, alpaca and silk which I dyed last year.
I love sharing my experiences with people.
I’ve popped in a picture of my current spindle where I’m spinning a mix of blue faced Leicester, alpaca and silk which I dyed last year.
Today’s Tour de Fleece work, Scottish merino as a two ply. #TDF2026 #tourdefleece
July 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Today’s Tour de Fleece work, Scottish merino as a two ply. #TDF2026 #tourdefleece
July 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Birdsfoot trefoil (I think) in the short turf at The Ring of Brodgar in Orkney earlier this week. #WildFlowerHour
June 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Birdsfoot trefoil (I think) in the short turf at The Ring of Brodgar in Orkney earlier this week. #WildFlowerHour
Slightly damp visit to the wonderful Ring of Brodgar, on a day carefully chosen to avoid the crowds!
June 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Slightly damp visit to the wonderful Ring of Brodgar, on a day carefully chosen to avoid the crowds!
I do like watching harbours, there’s always something happening even if I don’t know what’s going on. And just for now, the weather is pleasant.
June 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I do like watching harbours, there’s always something happening even if I don’t know what’s going on. And just for now, the weather is pleasant.
It was a grey November evening. . .
And apparently it was nearly 10 years ago, time flies
And apparently it was nearly 10 years ago, time flies
May 19, 2025 at 6:54 AM
It was a grey November evening. . .
And apparently it was nearly 10 years ago, time flies
And apparently it was nearly 10 years ago, time flies
No idea why there’s a cannon here, next to the river in Morpeth. Not sure who it’s protecting what from, though it is near the castle.
May 16, 2025 at 8:27 AM
No idea why there’s a cannon here, next to the river in Morpeth. Not sure who it’s protecting what from, though it is near the castle.
My first swallow here in north east England!!
April 24, 2025 at 11:10 AM
My first swallow here in north east England!!
My afternoon study buddy
March 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
My afternoon study buddy
The scent from these is glorious today in the sunshine in my backyard. Only wish I could share it 😀
March 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The scent from these is glorious today in the sunshine in my backyard. Only wish I could share it 😀
Today I’ve largely been potting up dahlias and a few cannas to start into growth on a cool windowsill.
March 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Today I’ve largely been potting up dahlias and a few cannas to start into growth on a cool windowsill.
So lovely box of books delivered yesterday via bookshop.org.uk. One more still to go but plenty to read in the meantime 🤣🤣
March 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
So lovely box of books delivered yesterday via bookshop.org.uk. One more still to go but plenty to read in the meantime 🤣🤣
So very nearly in flower . . .
March 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
So very nearly in flower . . .
I’m loving the way these three yarns give a gentle mottled look and a bit of halo from the kid mohair - I’m going to enjoy wearing this 😀
March 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM
I’m loving the way these three yarns give a gentle mottled look and a bit of halo from the kid mohair - I’m going to enjoy wearing this 😀
Trying to study this afternoon but am being ‘helped’ by a large tuxedo cat who clearly wants my attention. It’s not helping me understand Viking war bands any better 🤣🤣
February 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Trying to study this afternoon but am being ‘helped’ by a large tuxedo cat who clearly wants my attention. It’s not helping me understand Viking war bands any better 🤣🤣
Oh oh, definitely a red sky this morning over the gardens here. Waiting for the stormy weather to arrive.
February 23, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Oh oh, definitely a red sky this morning over the gardens here. Waiting for the stormy weather to arrive.
I have a copy of the words from the pageant!!
All 127 pages of tiny letters.
I’d forgotten it was spread over 5 days.
All 127 pages of tiny letters.
I’d forgotten it was spread over 5 days.
February 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I have a copy of the words from the pageant!!
All 127 pages of tiny letters.
I’d forgotten it was spread over 5 days.
All 127 pages of tiny letters.
I’d forgotten it was spread over 5 days.
Becoming a student again after several decades is quite daunting; luckily I have a furry friend who seems very keen to help, though I’m uncertain he knows very much about Viking studies 🤣🤣.
February 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Becoming a student again after several decades is quite daunting; luckily I have a furry friend who seems very keen to help, though I’m uncertain he knows very much about Viking studies 🤣🤣.