They are finished!!! They are finished!!!!! My bulk order of handspun natural Bluefaced Leicester yarn is finally ready for dispatch. WHAT A TREAT to see these hanks finally spun and plied! It has taken me almost 5 weeks to get them done, I don't think I could have finished them any faster because I always have to do so much sidework for my business, taking orders, answering e-mails, administration, paper work, packing, dispatching... and yes, in between I also need to finish new fibers and yarns for my stores too. Spinning fine yarns such as these sport weight BFL hanks does take time, and I can only spin so much of a thin ply per day, my vision just gets blury if I focus on a thin thread for too long in one go. But as long as my customers know how long it will take me to finish their gorgeous yarns things will roll quite well :o)

The white yarns will be handpainted with natural dyes and be part of a Tudor re-enactment. How awesome is that!!!??? Yarns on stage...fantastic!

I also finished a new handspun Merino yarn design in vibrant blues and turquoise. I have given this yarn a stronger twist, which will make it suitable for sock knitting (remember to ALWAYS reinforce your heels and tips when making socks from pure wool!) and weaving:

These photos were taken today, a very rainy and dark day, so they don't quite do the original justice. The shades are really vibrant and strong. It's a great colourway indeed! I have called it "Waves", and you can find this particular design for sale in my Etsy store at www.alltheprettyfibers.etsy.com .

If you are looking for a different colourway please feel free to view my category "custom made yarns" on my website www.needleworks-pleasure.com , where you can choose your very own colourway!! ;o)