Spinderella’s Thrums
Peaches and Berries
Observations after my first two-and-a-half hour spinning adventure:
- I have “spinner’s finger” (ouch)
- I may be developing “spinner’s thighs” (ooh la la)
- Or at least “spinner’s calves”
- Or maybe I’m just pathetically out of shape
- I entirely understand the lure of the spinning wheel (it’s a little bit about instant gratification)
- It’s not a good idea to wear black pants while spinning with fuzzy wool
- This handspun is the same color as another “handspun” I’ve been working on. . .
*This is my first handspun on my wheel, Selkie. I’ve some of this same wool I spun on a spindle. (Her name fits. Selkie longs for the sea, but her song lures sailors to her side)
Comments 12
The story of the Selkie is one of my favorites and its a perfect name for your wheel. You first handspun is very good!!
Posted 16 Oct 2007 at 5:42 am ¶It looks terrific! Go, you!
Posted 16 Oct 2007 at 5:55 am ¶So, is it *really* easier to spin on a wheel or is it just “different” from spinning with a spindle?
Posted 16 Oct 2007 at 6:46 am ¶Beautiful! I personally would fit into category #4.
Posted 16 Oct 2007 at 7:13 am ¶That looks fabulous Laurie!!
Posted 16 Oct 2007 at 7:28 am ¶The whorl is on backwards. In double drive (which is how you have it set up in the photo), the small end of the flyer whorl always faces the small end of the bobbin.
Posted 16 Oct 2007 at 7:56 am ¶Fabulous!
Posted 16 Oct 2007 at 8:21 am ¶Your handspun is gorgeous. Wheels are way more attractive to me than a drop spindle. Have fun with your new spinning legs!
Posted 16 Oct 2007 at 11:44 am ¶I am very jealous of your spinning prowess, you go!!!
Posted 16 Oct 2007 at 12:11 pm ¶Lurvely!!
Posted 16 Oct 2007 at 11:53 pm ¶OMG! It is fantastic! Holy crap, for your first wheel-spun yarn, you’d never know it was!
Posted 17 Oct 2007 at 7:54 am ¶Great job!!!!
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