I Hear It's Your Birthday

Aggie one year ago today (she's the third one down from the top):

Today:

Happy 1st Birthday, Girl!  She's been my buddy and constant companion while Dan's been away.  I'm going to have start training her to sleep with the boys.... in a couple of months....  Take a trip down memory lane through my archives and you can watch how Aggie grew into such a pretty girl.

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Sometimes I come up with a really good idea.  It's not often but it's usually really good when it happens.  I've wanted a Woolee Winder since I first heard about them.  I'm *terrible* about remembering to move my yarn on the flyer hooks.  So I finally ordered one a few months ago and I couldn't be more excited about just spinning and spinning and not stopping, though that took a long time to remember.  I kept stopping at first out of habit:

When I was getting ready to order it  I got to thinking....  How about if I contact Nels at Babe's Fiber Garden and see if he can make the electric spinner to fit the woolee winder that Nathan was making for my Majacraft Rose.  He was great about it!  He and Nathan worked together.   When Nathan finished the winder he sent it to Nels.  Nels made my electric winder to fit and and sent it on to me. I'm a very happy girl.

Instead of paying for a whole second flyer, I can just switch this one back and forth between my wheel and the electric spinner.  I wanted the electric one for trips and such.   It's so easy to stuff in a bag and be out the door.  It's taking some practice, but I'll figure it out.  I bought the dimmer switch but it doesn't work with the transformer over here.  Once I get back to the States next year all should be well.

Comments

[ellen]

That Woolee Winder seems to be calling my name, too. I'm glad to hear you find it helpful - that makes me feel more inclined to order. That Aggie is so cute - does she get interested in your wool? We have Zelda the Wonder-but-not-so-cute Dog who was shedding all over my fleece tonight.

[Kim]

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, AGGIE!!!!!!!!

[Jewel]

Happy Birthday, Aggie! I hope they spoil you rotten. (More than they already do!)

[Kathy]

Has it been a year already? Happy birthday, Aggie! :-)

[Karen]

Happy Birthday to Aggie! I can't believe it's been a whole year already! A Woolee Winder has been on my wish list for quite a while. Maybe for Christmas....

[Robin in VA]

Aggie is just beautiful...give her a pat on the head and a scratch behind the ears for me!

[bets]

Gig 'em, Aggie! B

[wool winder]

There was a Woolee Winder on the wheel I tried out this summer. What a convenient little gadget. Good idea to be able to use yours on more than one spinning device.

[Rossana]

Happy Birthday, Beautiful Aggie! I love my WooLee Winder, too! It just makes spinning even funner. =)

[jayne]

Happy birthday, Aggie! What a cute puppy you were and grown-up doggy you are! Cool winder, J, that is waaaay out of my league. Not even dipped my toes into spinning yet.

[Schrodinger]

Happy Birthday Aggie! She's adorable.

[Trish]

Aggie is a very pretty girl!

[Madame Purl]

Oops - forgot to wish Aggie a Happy Birthday. Happy Birthday Aggie!!!

[Madame Purl]

How nice is that...very cool. I'm been contemplating an electric spinner. Do you like the babe's version? Does it rattle a lot?

[Gracie]

Aggie is just the cutest thing ever, but you already knew that!

[Erica]

Aggie is just the cutest! Your spinning again! Awesome. I just love all your new toys. Have fun playing.