Currently I have five support spindles. I decided to do a little video of their spinning capabilities. I started with the lightest Russian spindles, working my way down to the two heavier Tibetan spindles. I have an Acorn spindle that is heavier like the Tibetan's on its way to me as I type. Hurrah! It… Continue reading Tools of the Trade: Support Spindles
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Tools of the Trade: Support Spindle Spinning
My love of wool and all the wonderful tools that help us as spinners to create yarn put me on the path to purchasing several support spindles in the past few years. Etsy is such a good place to find beautiful spindles that it is easy to get lost down that road with no bread… Continue reading Tools of the Trade: Support Spindle Spinning
Tools of the Trade: Picking and Carding
I took the plunge and purchased a larger, manual drum carder from Clemes & Clemes at Madrona Fiber Arts Retreat this past weekend. Why? I have been wanting an electric drive drum carder since the early 90's. I debated if it was an expense I really wanted to take on, but when I get set… Continue reading Tools of the Trade: Picking and Carding