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Gathered Up:  Any Spinners out there?  |
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auntjenny
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Jenny
San Luis Obispo
CA
USA
277 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 14 2014 : 12:06:41 PM
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Spinning is so so relaxing! My favorite thing to do on a nice rainy day! We could really use one of those! I haven't done much spinning this summer but feeling like my spinning will start up again soon. Over the years I raised my own fiber animals, icelandic sheep, angora goats and angora rabbits and lovd that as well. I could see getting bunnies again soon. I should check into the very active spinning and weaving guild here in town now that I am settled in too. That handspun hooked pumpkin so sweet! Looooooove it!
Inside me there is a skinny girl crying to get out, but I can usually shut her up with cookies. |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2014 : 12:48:17 PM
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Hi Jenny,
I am seriously thinking about some rabbits, no goats for me. I really don't much care for them. I had them when we lived in MA. Just to much trouble and hard to manage.
I really like easy keepers at my age. I really don't do much spinning in the hot months, I do most all my spinning in fall and winter. I spun my Shetlands as it will be knit into Christmas gifts ...
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
www.whitesheepfarm.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/whitesheepprimitive |
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auntjenny
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Jenny
San Luis Obispo
CA
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2014 : 5:29:59 PM
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I loved the rabbits. Their manure was great for the garden and they were very easily managed.
Inside me there is a skinny girl crying to get out, but I can usually shut her up with cookies. |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4100 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4100 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2014 : 6:43:08 PM
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I got this years shearing (2 sheep) washed, but that has been it so far. Hoping to get at spinning again this fall/winter. I did take last years wool to a fiber mill by us. She was going to make me some sock yarn. I don't have it back yet though.
just a girl farming in WI
Michele |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2014 : 03:53:07 AM
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Michele,
How lucky you are to have a mill that is close enough you can just drop off.
I have always washed my own wool, don't mind that. Just wish I had a place that was less expensive to bring at least half of my fiber to for roving. They all just charge waaaay to much.
What breed of sheep do you have?
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
www.whitesheepfarm.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/whitesheepprimitive |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4100 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4100 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2014 : 04:19:45 AM
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The fiber mill is just across the block from us. Blocks are about 6 miles square, ha. So I bungied down my bag of fiber to my bike and Rode the couple miles over there. Oh I know I will be shocked as to how much it will cost, but wanted to give her the business and have some nice sock yarn. My spinning is not that fine. That was back in May. She had told me 3 months, so if I don't hear from her soon I may email. My sheep are border Leicester and Shetland. They are about 7 years old now I suppose. NOt sure how long sheep usually live.
just a girl farming in WI
Michele |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2014 : 3:23:15 PM
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I have a Cheviot ewe that is about 12 and gives me triples or twins every year since I have had her.
I have several old girls ... they are great mothers and are very healthy ... But I have to say, that I think they are because they eat off organic pasture and this year now that I will using some of my own land for hay, they will have only organic hay.
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
www.whitesheepfarm.com
www.etsy.com/shop/whitesheepprimitive |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4100 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4100 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2014 : 4:27:59 PM
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I don't breed mine, I have a ewe and a wether. So they live a long time, interesting. My sheeps are healthy too. They are brats! I do enjoy making things out of their wool.
just a girl farming in WI
Michele |
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auntjenny
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Jenny
San Luis Obispo
CA
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2014 : 10:21:52 PM
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My sheep tended to live about as long as dogs do. 10 to 15 years.
Inside me there is a skinny girl crying to get out, but I can usually shut her up with cookies. |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4100 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4100 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2014 : 04:29:18 AM
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Thanks for the info ladies.
just a girl farming in WI
Michele |
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
1102 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2014 : 12:13:11 PM
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Farmgirls thank you so much for sharing....so interesting...I just got myself another angora rabbit...love playing with them as well. They are so loving.
Teri love your pumpkin...what color dye did you use? I'm so learning about the dyeing...process...
hugs farmgirl sister Deb
I Thessalonians 5:16,17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Deb-farmgirl sister #462
http://sunflowercritters.blogspot.com/
Be like a Sunflower, Turn your Face to the Son. |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2014 : 2:36:28 PM
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Deb,
That was probably a made up color(s) from Greener Shades dye. It is the only dye I will use other than natural plants. It is non toxic and has no heavy metals. You really can achieve some very nice colors with them
This weekend I have 3 skeins spun up for the Goldenrod dye pot.
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
www.whitesheepfarm.com
www.etsy.com/shop/whitesheepprimitive |
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star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Nov 25 2014 : 12:45:24 PM
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A few years ago, our budget was tight and I sold my wheel. I miss it so much and plan on being in the market for another one soon. Let me know if anyone here has one for sale.
EstleSchippFarm.blogspot.com
If you can't feed one hundred people, then just feed one. -Mother Teresa
Star - farmgirl sister #1927
Master Food Preserver
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NancyOH1
True Blue Farmgirl
88 Posts
Nancy
Columbus
Ohio
USA
88 Posts |
Posted - Nov 25 2014 : 4:07:24 PM
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Hey Star-schipp,
I might have one in need of a good home. Currently I have three wheels and can only spin on one at a time. LOL Anyway it is a Blue Bonnet and I will have to look up the rest of the name. It was my first wheel and I ordered it from the Woolery in Kentucky.
Nancy
Farmgirl # 2508 |
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star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Nov 26 2014 : 8:03:40 PM
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Yippee Nancy!!! Email me when you might have the details! Thank you!
EstleSchippFarm.blogspot.com
If you can't feed one hundred people, then just feed one. -Mother Teresa
Star - farmgirl sister #1927
Master Food Preserver
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
1102 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2014 : 2:52:17 PM
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what other wheels do you have that you might be selling? Might be interested in one.
Deb
I Thessalonians 5:16,17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Deb-farmgirl sister #462
http://sunflowercritters.blogspot.com/
Be like a Sunflower, Turn your Face to the Son. |
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2015 : 08:37:20 AM
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I will have to look I to the greener shades dye. I have only worked with plants for dyeing, but wanted to try some commercial dyes as well. Where is a good place to order ?
Sandra
www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com |
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2015 : 08:38:24 AM
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My daughter just bought two Angora rabbits. I have not yet tried to spin Angora , but I do have a small stash to try out.
Sandra
www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com |
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2015 : 08:40:32 AM
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Being it has been so cold. I have been getting quite a bit of spinning done. Trying some Lincoln that I purchased at a fiber show. Some Icelandic that is up next :)
Sandra
www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com |
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
1102 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2015 : 03:50:29 AM
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I do have a hitch hiker spinning wheel up for sale if anyone is interested.. Will post a picture once I find it on my comuter.
Deb
I Thessalonians 5:16,17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Deb-farmgirl sister #462
http://sunflowercritters.blogspot.com/
Be like a Sunflower, Turn your Face to the Son. |
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
1102 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2015 : 03:53:11 AM
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Here is a picture...
I Thessalonians 5:16,17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Deb-farmgirl sister #462
http://sunflowercritters.blogspot.com/
Be like a Sunflower, Turn your Face to the Son. |
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
1102 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2015 : 10:40:26 AM
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what I have been working on this week.
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I Thessalonians 5:16,17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Deb-farmgirl sister #462
http://sunflowercritters.blogspot.com/
Be like a Sunflower, Turn your Face to the Son. |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4100 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4100 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2015 : 5:09:40 PM
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Love your yarn and knitting. It looks so soft and warm. I bet that is some of your angora?
Farming in WI
Michele |
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
1102 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2015 : 7:15:37 PM
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Michelle,
Yup it sure is my sweet snowwhite she such a loveable rabbit.
they are so soft and very warm..
hugs Deb
I Thessalonians 5:16,17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Deb-farmgirl sister #462
http://sunflowercritters.blogspot.com/
Be like a Sunflower, Turn your Face to the Son. |
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EarthFibre
Farmgirl in Training
29 Posts
Susan
Florence
AL
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2015 : 5:42:26 PM
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Hello everyone! I'm new here at MJF. I have been spinning fiber for years and years and it's really my favorite thing to do! I have had 5 spinning wheels total, but technically only have one now, Majacraft. I do have an old Ashford that I'm restoring for my niece. I have begun teaching her how to spin. She's 15 so I'm not sure how interested she'll stay, haha..I live in town so can't have any sheep or fiber goats, but I'm thinking about getting a couple of angora bunnies. I had some years ago and they are great pets.
Knit, crochet, spinning fiber, weave, quilt, sew, repurpose, recycle. Mom to 5 babies in the Furry Knuckle Choir and 1 very handsome young man! |
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Gathered Up: Any Spinners out there? |
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Any Spinners out there?
