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firymist
Chatty Knitter
USA
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 Posted - 12/14/2005 : 9:00:58 PM
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I love to spindle! I haven't bought a wheel yet, but probably have about fifteen spindles. Different spindles work better with different fibers, don't ya know? I have a Kokovoko, a turkish, 3 quantum spindles, a babe, a navajo, and assorted no name spindles, low and high whorl. But however you prefer to spin, spin on.
Jessica in WA |
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Anepasor
New Pal
USA
20 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2005 : 07:22:17 AM
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I started in March with a drop spindle and roving bought from an Ebay store. I hated it at first. I could get the drafting concept and made a overly twisted, thick and thin yarn out of some very loving roving. I continued at it and bought another spindle. I then made my own. My drafting has significantly improved. I now can make a fine and even yarn. I just bought a Babe Production and the fact that I learned to draft onto a spindle was a big help in spinning on my new wheel. With any new craft or skill, it takes time to really get into it. Whether you start on a wheel or a spindle, you will have to grasp the concept of drafting while twisting. A spinning wheel is certainly easier and FASTER. Good luck.
Rosa
The curly haired knitting, spinning, and sewing mama. |
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SpottedTApps
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 12/16/2005 : 4:34:01 PM
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| I started on a wheel, and have used a spindle, but find that it is way to slow for me, so I stick to the wheel. Come to think of it, I just don't like a spindle. [crazy] |
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