She wants to spin so badly. This has been one of the busiest summers of my life. Every time the weather starts warming, I think, "This is going to be the summer we relax and just have fun." Wrong. I'm not even sure why things get so hectic. I did add story time at the library to our Wednesdays, but… So much has been put on the back burner. Like this poor baby — my spinning wheel. I picked it up in July and still haven't managed wipe off the dust, let alone get it working. The spinning wheel police are going to storm in and whisk it away citing my gross negligence. A lot of my time has been devoted to cranking out projects while I still can. Projects for the new baby must be finished before arrival. So far I've cranked out a blanket, sweater and teddy bear . Just booties and a hat to go. I spent an inordinate amount of time on this broomstick lace jacket from the crochet issue of, Vogue Knitting , for me, then started an Ashley slouchy beret with ...