When the kids and I aren't at the beach or in the woods this summer, our work and play will befall under the arms of our enormous 100 year old basswood tree. Today, our studio includes::
A little reading, a lot of music, a small fort, and a lucrative lemonade stand.
I also brought out my treasured spinning wheel, built by my Grandpa Wagner a few years ago, when on a whim I decided I'd like to try making my own yarn~ Like my knitting, he doesn't use patterns for his woodworking. Instead he spent an afternoon at a local historical center, studying their wheels and proceeded to build mine from a fallen cherry tree off of my uncle's land in Michigan. Every piece is hand crafted including the pins and axel~
I bought this fleece from the Shepherd's Harvest last year, minutes after watching it being shorn! I have a lot of learning to do, but I do believe these hanks turned out lovely~
~I hope your studio space surrounds you with love and inspiration~
If you're so inclined, post a link of your favorite place to work.
what a beautiful post. your set up is delightful - i can almost feel the sweet breezes under the basswood tree.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful and to have a Grandpa's love like that, you are rich...for that has more value then any amount of gold!!
ReplyDeleteI love the set up!
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I love that it looks like a set up:) hehe. Each kid drug out their own chair and plopped down! Mostly, it's arranged to keep our 90 pound english setter at bay! I can't wait for the sweet flowers to bloom next month:) aaahhh~
ReplyDeleteso beautiful!!! I just busted out serendipity yesterday, a handmade wheel my great aunt handed down to me. you never know what that wonky girl will spin...
ReplyDeletei want to borrow your grandfather.
ReplyDeleteHow could anything get better than having a handmade spinning wheel made by Grandpa? I am impressed by your family.
ReplyDeleteYay! Thanks for sharing...you have such a lovely spot under the old basswood tree.
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