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10 Minutes A Day?


ETA: Due to public demand (yeah, right) I started a Ravelry group called (what else?) Ten Minutes a Day

Remember my 10 minutes a day spinning pledge? I sort of fell off the wagon. I’m blaming the heat wave we had this week because up until then I was doing pretty good. I can prove it, too.
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There’s 400 yards of this unidentified BFL. Sharon says I bought it at Rhinebeck last year, but I honestly have no memory of purchasing it. It’s nice, though.

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And there’s 220 yards of this Spunky Eclectic monthly fiber club offering from May. The color is a bit too washed out for my taste but I’m sure I’ll find something suitable to do with it.

The heat wave has broken so I’m hoping for a return of the spinning mojo and my 10 minutes per day commitment. Judy (who is really on board with this 10 minute thing) demanded encouraged that I make a button for all of us 10 minuters.

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There you go, Judy. Anyone else want to spin along? It’s only 10 minutes a day, you know.

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26 Comments

  1. Julie Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 7:05 am

    That may be just what I need to get my spinning mojo back. I haven’t spun since shortly after SPA! I certainly can do 10 minutes a day (I hope) :-)

  2. Julie Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 7:06 am

    That may be just what I need to get my spinning mojo back. I haven’t spun since shortly after SPA! I certainly can do 10 minutes a day (I hope) :-)

  3. Manise Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 7:55 am

    I fell off the wagon too. Time to hop back on, but I find the last week of school for my youngest 2 kids makes for a very crazy schedule so we’ll see. Purty skeins! What weight? Fingering?

  4. Robin in VA Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 8:15 am

    I’ll join! I’ve sort of slacked off since returning from vacation, but I’ll get back at it!

  5. Karen Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 8:55 am

    I fell off the wagon too and haven’t touched my wheel in weeks. I’m ready to give it another shot.

  6. Leah Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 9:33 am

    Wow! The BFL is gorgeous!

    I actually jumped on the 10 minute bandwagon last time you mentioned it, but since I am spinning about a billion yards of lace weight, I have a bobbin to show, and that’s about it.

    Thanks for the button and the updates though. It’s keeping me motivated.

  7. Dinah Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 9:59 am

    I have been trying for a while but the heat got to me! Started again last night and lost track of time! How do I add the button?

  8. Jackie Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 10:02 am

    Your 10 minutes a day post sunk into my subconscious… I’ve been taking 10 minutes each morning before I hop in the shower to work on my super-old UFO jaywalkers. It seems slow-going, and then voila, I’m halfway down the foot! And then I vaguely think about your post and marvel at how right you were.

    I’m not formally joining, because that’ll just mean I’ll immediately stop. (Sadly, I know myself too well.) But it’s working for me so far anyway :)

  9. margene Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 10:07 am

    Oh yes, I’m in! Today I’ve already put in 10 minutes and tonight I hope for more.

  10. Sarah Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 10:08 am

    I think I must join in on this one.

  11. Hillary Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 11:16 am

    I’m going to try. I really need to get back to the spinning.

  12. Deb Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 11:37 am

    I’m in!

  13. Kim Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 11:54 am

    I’ve actually been trying to be good about spinning a little every day, but I know the minute I put a button on, I will stop… I told Margene today, must be the rebel in me when it comes to joinalongs…grin….so I will spin with you in spirit.

  14. Cookie Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 11:59 am

    I think the wagon ran me down.

    May I spindle along? Assuming I can find my spindle, of course.

    (Try #2)

  15. Sylvia Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 12:49 pm

    I have my AA electric set up in the living room and am not getting to it every day, but most, usually for closer to an hour. The light comes in at a slant in the late afternoon and the birds sing and it’s such a lovely spot to sit and spin…

    Starting something new today — need to dig through the stash to decide what to spin, though I’d love to reclaim the broom closet and will probably just start with the top bag of sliver in the pile. Thanks for devising a way to nag us all gently!

  16. Lucia Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 3:10 pm

    I could definitely get into this. Wouldn’t want Wendy to get lonely.

    Your spinning is splendid.

  17. Beth Said,

      June 12, 2008 @ 4:47 pm

    Beautiful yarn! I really should spin 10 minutes a day. I put my wheel upstairs since we got the dog last weekend. I wasn’t sure what to expect and I didn’t a hurt wheel or hurt dog. :) I’ll try to find a comfy spinning spot upstairs.

  18. ~Kristie Said,

      June 13, 2008 @ 1:34 am

    I love the colorway of your Rhinebeck BFL. It’s beautiful! I’ve not been able to do the 10 minutes a day. It seems like it always turns into 30 or 60 minutes. It’s just what I need!

  19. blogless sharon Said,

      June 13, 2008 @ 9:30 am

    count me in I’ll start today

  20. Laurie Said,

      June 13, 2008 @ 11:47 am

    I’ve been doing it, but it is plying too. And a bit of spindling.

  21. Jennifer Said,

      June 13, 2008 @ 11:04 pm

    Great idea! I’m in!

  22. Nancy Said,

      June 14, 2008 @ 9:01 am

    I love this idea! I’m in.

  23. Morgan Said,

      June 15, 2008 @ 1:39 pm

    I joined. I love the concept!

  24. Beth S. Said,

      June 15, 2008 @ 2:22 pm

    Oh boy, that BFL is gorgeous. How could you forget colors like that? ;-)

    I sat down at the wheel yesterday for the first time in, uh, weeks. This ten minute thing could be good for me.

  25. Jessica Said,

      June 16, 2008 @ 10:38 am

    Just joined! Hope it will keep me sane during SOS. :) Lovely yarns too!

  26. Lesley Said,

      July 13, 2008 @ 8:40 pm

    I’m a little late, but I’d like to join in too :)

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