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kae1crafts

Drop Spindle - Spinning Yarn - A New Adventure

Feb 26, 2011 14:24

My friend Michael, theyarnproject.live journal.com has been having so much fun learning new things that he has inspired me to venture into new territory. I just ordered a Turkish Drop Spindle for Knit Picks and received it today along with two books - "Productive Spindling" by Amelia Garripoli and "Respect the Spindle" by Abby Franquemont. I also ( Read more... )

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basketcaselady February 26 2011, 22:50:46 UTC

I have a drop spindle which I have named Legion. He hates me and refuses to behave. I have thought of getting a turkish spindle to see if it handles better.

I do have 4 spinning wheels though that bring me lots of joy while Legion sits in the Yarn Sanctuary largely ignored by the bags of fiber in the closet.

I love Knit Picks, but sadly I have noted their prices for spinning accessories and fibers are not that great.

When you're ready to buy more, you may want to look at http://www.paradisefibers.net and http://www.thesheepshedstudio.com/ for better prices.

This is my favorite story. ;)

kae1crafts February 26 2011, 23:44:56 UTC

Thanks so much for the info and links. I decided to make the first order to Knit Picks since their books were 40% off and there are NO spindle books in our library - they have all been lost and charged out! I wanted to get to the $50.00 free shipping so decided to get the whole packet this time and then see if I really like it before spending more or having a greater storage problem.

Loved the story - I could just see them getting over-run with 'exploding' wool bales.

Hugs and happy stitching and spinning,

kae

theyarnproject February 27 2011, 19:24:23 UTC

First off: Thank you for the mention.
I am so glad that you are doing this. It sounds like you will have so much fun. Spinning sounds like such a blast. I think I may take it on, when The Yarn Project is over.
And, I am SURE you will pick it up. And, I fully expect to see pictures, of yarn, made by KAE!!!

kae1crafts February 27 2011, 21:09:51 UTC

Thanks for the confidence that I'll pick it up - you are more confident than I am at the moment. Starting is the difficult part.

Hugs and happy looming,

Kae

theyarnproject February 27 2011, 22:11:26 UTC

You've got this. Just remember that you have had faith in me, and now, I have faith in you. =)