Aw, well, the Tour came to an end on Sunday and I found myself unable to spin everyday.
I stalled while spinning the beautiful "Ultraviolet" colorway on Spindle #11.
After "Ultraviolet" there is only one more to go.
Spindle #12: Mini, Helen's Holly/Blue Mahoe, 14 gm
Fiber #10: "Deep Space Hand Carded Batt" (50% Merino wool, 10% Corriedale, 10% Shetland, 10% Tussah Silk, 10% Mulberry Silk, 10% Viscose from Bamboo.)
The Finishers are waiting for the last two Bossie spindles to join them.
The Tour continues. Spin everyday ✔
Finished Spindle #10 with "Dumpster Fire".
Spindle #11: Mini, Blue Mahoe/Blue Mahoe, 24 gm
Fiber #B: "Ultraviolet" (80% Targhee wool, 10% Tussah Silk, 10% Viscose from Bamboo).
Today was another Challenge Day.
The challenge - for me - was to find some time to spin.
8:48 pm
Nope, no spinning yet today. Instead I spent the day making meals and stocked The Man's Camper fridge for another solo road trip.
The Tour continues. Spin everyday ✔
Finished Spindle #9 with "Alternate".
Spindle #10: Skinny Midi, Argentine Lignum Vitae/Blue Mahoe, 32 gm
Fiber #A: "Dumpster Fire" Signature Blend (50% Merino wool, 25% Shetland wool, 12.5% Tussah Silk, 12.5% Sari Silk).
7/17 - No spinning.
7/18 8:34 pm - Still in progress Spindle #10.
The Tour continues. Spin everyday ✔
Spindle #7: Midi, Hawaiian Koa/Cochin Rosewood, 24 gm
Fiber #7: "Gunmetal" Hand Carded Batt (20% Merino wool, 10% BFL wool, 10% Shetland, 10% Gotland, 10% Corriedale, 20% Tussah Silk, 10% Mulberry Silk).
Sunday 7/12 Challenge Day
7:32 pm - 8:50 pm
Spindle #8: Skinny Midi, Mystery Woods, 33 gm
Fiber #8: Moonstone Signature Blend (50% Merino wool, 25% Baby Alpaca, 12.5% Tussah Silk, 12.5% Viscose from Bamboo).
Spindle #9: Skinny Midi, Redheart/Birch, 22 gm
Fiber #9: "Alternate" (80% Targhee wool, 10% Tussah Silk, 10% Viscose from Bamboo).
The Tour continues. Spin everyday ✔
Finished Spindle #4 with "Chrome".
Spindle #5: Midi, Ambrosia Maple/Walnut, 28 gm
Fiber #5: "Clementine" (80% Targhee wool, 10% Tussah Silk, 10% Viscose from Bamboo).
Spindle #6: Midi, Hickory/Walnut, 28 gm
Fiber #6: "Autumn Beauty" Signature Blend (50% Merino wool, 25% Shetland wool, 12.5% Tussah Silk, 12.5% Mulberry Silk).
The Tour continues. Spin everyday ✔
Spindle #2: Midi, Temple Teak/Walnut, 24 gm
Fiber #2: "Rumpelstiltskin" Signature Blend (50% Merino wool, 25% Shetland wool, 12.5% Tussah Silk, 12.5% Sari Silk).
Spindle #3: Skinny Midi, Canarywood/Walnut, 20 gm
Fiber #3: "Maraschino" (80% Targhee wool, 10% Tussah Silk, 10% Viscose from Bamboo).
Spindle #4: Skinny Midi, Blue Mahoe/Blue Mahoe, 21 gm
Fiber #4: "Chrome" Hand-Carded Batt (50% Merino wool, 10% BFL wool, 10% Corriedale fleece, 15% Tussah Silk, 10% Mulberry Silk, 5% Viscose from Bamboo).
Tour de Fleece started today. This will be my third tour.
Fiber: Hipstrings Base12 Spinalong Fiber Kits (2025). Twelve 1/2 oz mystery packages.
The Spindle Line Up: Bosworth "Bossie" Suspended Top Whorl Spindles.
Spindle #1: Skinny Midi, Dogwood/Bubinga, 27 gm
Fiber #1: "Hope" Hand-carded Batt (70% Merino wool, 10% Tussah Silk, 10% Mulberry Silk, 5% Sari Silk, 5% Silk Noil.)
2026 Tour de Fleece
Start: Saturday 7/4 - End: Sunday 7/26
Challenge Days Sunday 7/12, 7/19
Rest Days Monday 7/13, 7/20
Goals: Spin everyday - at least 15 minutes.
"When they spin, we spin. Challenge yourself. Spin. Have fun." Star Athena, founder 2006.
Nik, thank you.
This morning I finished spinning the singles on Spindle #11: Ambrosia Maple/Walnut Midi Bossie 28gm.
This afternoon I started Spindle #12: Mystery wood (Ravelry destash) Skinny Maxi 38gm. The Bosworth Maxi Spindles are an allover larger spindle: larger whorl, heavier weight, and a longer shaft. It is a great tool for plying on a spindle.
But. I am still spinning singles. Even though it is a Maxi it seems to be going well - not too heavy, and the singles are not too thick - it is very nice.
Spindle #7: "Moosie" Moose Antler Shed/Canarywood Shaft Bossie 23 gm
Fiber #7: HipStrings Base12 2024 "Spruce Cormo Silk" 80% Cormo wool, 20% Tussah Silk
Thursday, July 24 ~
Saturday, July 26 ~
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Sunday, July 27 ~ Finished Spindle #7 and Fiber #7
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Tour de Fleece 2025 (July 5 - July 27) ~ Spin everyday
Spindle #6: Kou Hawaiian Hardwood/Birch Shaft 22 gm (Glenn R. Grace)
Fiber #6: HipStrings Base12 2024 "Grey's Anatomy Hand Carded Batt" 65% Merino wool, 15% Tussah Silk, 10% Mulberry Silk, 5% Eri Silk, 5% Cormo X Fleece
Sunday, July 20 ~ Spindle Prep
Howards's Feed-N-Wax wood conditioner
Wednesday, July 23 ~ Waiting for a Rocket Launch from VSFB
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Thursday, July 24 ~ Wrapping it up
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Finished Spindle #6 and Fiber #6
Spindle #5: Hickory/Walnut Midi Bossie 28 gm
Fiber #5: HipStrings Base12 2024 "Kingfisher Signature Blend" 50% Merino wool, 25% Shetland wool, 12.5% Tussah Silk, 12.5% Mulberry Silk
Spinning Around
Out and About Ventura
7/15 - 7/17/25
Wednesday, July 16 ~ A bit of spinning before heading to Nell.
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Harbor Cruise
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| 12:26 pm |
Relief Captain
Co-Captain
Out of the harbor,
out on the ocean,
and a quick spin around the red buoy,
looking back at shore,
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| 12:53 pm |
looking out towards the Channel Islands.
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Scenic cruise through the Ventura Keys "neighborhood".
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Later,
downtown Ventura, Lure Fish House
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A walk to Ventura Harbor Village for after-dinner ice cream,
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heading back to the hotel.
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Thursday, July 17 ~ A last spin on Nell before heading home.
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| 10:39 am |
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Friday, July 18 ~ Our favorite spot.
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Sunday, July 20 ~ Finished Spindle #5 and Fiber #5
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