Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Drop Spindle Question
I just got a surprise email from my mom. She purchased for me a drop spindle and it will be here by Friday. So now, I need your suggestions on what fiber, etc I should purchase to learn how to do this. I have a book, now a spindle, and soon to be something from YOUR suggestions. LOL.
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Hmm, Corriedale is nice. Send me your snail mail, I have a little something I can send on to you.
I started with Merino. It practically spun itself. I loved it! But it still didn't turn out perfectly. It definitely takes practice. Don't get discouraged! That's the best advice I can give.
I started with Ashland Bay. It's not very expensive, it's soft, smooth, and comes in yummy colours.
Don't forget your library for books : )
I love my drop spindle.. I really really do..they are fun.. but umm well after getting my hands on a spinning wheel I actually dropped my drop spindle *lol* now I am just waiting for a spinning wheel to show up on my front door from Santa.. I just used some roving I carded myself .
I started with Falkland. Never did like spinning corriedale on a spindle :-) Blue Faced Leicester would probably be my #1 for easy to spin.
I think I have some Falkland & BFL tucked away somewhere if you'd like me to send you some samples.
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