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Tour de Fleece Week One...

Yesterday was a rest day for cyclists and spinners alike. Thus far I have spun only two skeins - not nearly as much as I'd anticipated... like some of the expected "big names" I'm am stuck "off the back" (meaning I am being dropped by the main peleton - the main group).

Having said that I have two weeks to go and my main goal is to de-stash. I've also figured out how to use the instagram collage app on my phone which is a bonus!

Spin on!


(Wednesday is WIP day on the Thread and Needle Network)
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  2. The yarn looks yummy! Alas, the Tour is flying past me this year; too many other things on the go. Have a great one!

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