March 13th, 2010
Xiane
Here they are, the very first batts made with my Fancy Kitty drum carder! I will be spinning these up tonight, and I’ll post photos of how the yarn turns out, for all to see.
The learning curve for using the carder is quite shallow – even a n00b like me was able to make quite passable batts on the first few passes. There’s still some issue with fiber getting leftover on the drum and licker-in, but as I get better, I know this will improve. I also have been lucky enough to get good advice from my fiberista pals [thanks especially to Madame KnittyandColor!]
I’m hoping to have batts listed for sale by the end of March, if not sooner. Practice makes perfect, and I’m an eager student. 
Yay batts!
March 10th, 2010
Xiane
Omg, you guys. O. M. G.
It’s here. What’s here, you ask? My FANCY KITTY DRUM CARDER is here!
*bounce bounce bounce*
What does this mean for you, dear readers/shoppers/XianeFans? It means that soon, oh so soon, I’ll be offering exquisite art batts for sale, as well as upping the overall awesomeness of my own hand spun yarn.
Don’t worry, I’ll still be offering yarn created from the batts and hand-dyed roving of other fabulous fiber artists – but this will allow me to dive even deeper into my love of color and texture… and I get to share it with you!
If you haven’t signed up to my mailing list [points to the bottom right of the blog] then now is the perfect time. Besides the yarn deals that I offer my subscribers, I’ll be having some celebratory batt specials as soon as I get them cranked out and listed!
Now to find a place to put this magnificent thing…
February 26th, 2010
Xiane
It took a bit to get things going, but the move is complete, and I’ll be much more apt to update the blog here now – things were hanging and dragging over at my previous server. Now, we’re fast and free and ready to talk yarn and fiber love!
I’ve missed updating y’all for a while, but things have been mellow here, I must say. I have big plans for 2010 – buy a drum carder, vend at SAFF, spin a yarn every day. I’m looking forward to sharing my adventures with you!
Where would you like to see me make an appearance this year? Please leave suggestions in the comments! Also, if there are things you’d like to see me blog about, I’m all ears!
February 15th, 2010
Xiane
Pardon the shabby look of my website for the next few days – I’m in the process of moving everything to a NEW provider, Laughing Squid! While I play with a new look and organization, things might get screwy, but I promise it’ll all be over soon.
In the mean time, feel free to use this as an open thread of hellos, personal updates, blog recommendations, and whatever else you think might entertain us!
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