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| windypines |
Posted - Mar 20 2008 : 04:50:33 AM
My spinning wheel arrived on Tuesday. My husband put it together for me quickly.....then I was stuck. Now what. I had never done spinning with a wheel. So after some thinking and playing, I figured out how to thread it. Then I got on the internet and found a website with videos. I think it was the joy of hand spinning. So thought about it some more, and sat down to play. I did it, I am spinning my wool. I don't know if I have too much twist or not, but hey I am happy! I have a Schacht Lady Bug. What a blast I am having. I almost have all my rolags used up, so will have to stop and card more.
Michele |
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Mar 25 2008 : 3:04:44 PM
Glad to hear you are having so much fun with your new spinning wheel Michele! I know you're having a grand time of it, especially since it's your own sheep's wool that you are using! Enjoy learning!
Dawn in IL |
| grace gerber |
Posted - Mar 22 2008 : 3:46:23 PM
Michele
Everything takes time and remember those less then perfect yarns are all the rage and demand the highest prices. Machines can not make the wonderful living yarns our hands can do so spin away.
Many times I never card my fibers but just lay them in my hands with a several different types and let them take up in their own way. What is amazing about those yarns is it is the least amount of work and I get paid the highest amount for them. I just LOVE my life.
Tonight I hope to post more about my little goat kid in the house - Mishka and the new kids have the most wonderful fleeces and I can not wait to get my hands on them at the wheel but for now I just hug and kiss those tiny little kids.
Keep spinning and making that high priced yarns.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Mar 21 2008 : 10:56:44 AM
No, I do not spin but I admire those that do! I think it is a lost art, coming back strong! 
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
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| windypines |
Posted - Mar 21 2008 : 09:17:35 AM
Thanks Grace for words of encouragement. I plan on 2 plying my yarn, once my lazy kate gets here. My yarn is so far from perfect it ain't funny, but I love it. My unique novelty yarn is what I call it. I have figured out I need to do a better job on carding. So much to learn, soooo much fun.
Hope you find some more fiber soon Sheri!
Maryjane Lee, do you spin?
Michele |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Mar 20 2008 : 5:12:44 PM
I am soooooo proud of you farmgirls! Need to show us your work! Happy spinning!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Mar 20 2008 : 3:58:57 PM
I am SO SO SO excited for the two of you........
I taught myself twelve years ago and found my lost voice. The joy and peace I feel when I spin is like coming home..
Just take your time, do not be too hard on yourselves and have fun. If you run into any issues I would be glad to help if I can.
Happy Spinning
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Mar 20 2008 : 07:16:06 AM
I started spinning a few months ago and I just love it. I'm not very good yet, but I have managed to use all the yarn that I created for something! I'm out of wool right now and looking forward to the day I get some more.
Farmgirl Sister #98
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