Category Archives: Spinning

Ashford Traditional Wheel For Sale!

By Maven | Published: January 7, 2010

I'm selling my first wheel, the Ashford Traditional Double Treadle with the Jumbo Flyer Kit.

Also posted in Completely Random | Tagged ashford spinning wheel, ashford traditional, beginner spinning wheel, double treadle, for sale, handspinning, jumbo flyer | 1 Comment

WIP: the christmas list update

By Maven | Published: November 18, 2009

An update to the christmas knitting countdown for 2009. Only 37 more knitting days.

Also posted in Knitting, On the Needles | Tagged baby blanket, brooklyntweed.net, Cascade Ecological Wool, City Tweed DK, Classic Brooks Sweater, Elizabeth Zimmermann, handspun yarn, handwarmers, Knitpicks, Leg Warmers, Malibrigo Sock Yarn, seamless sweater, spinning sock yarn | 2 Comments

FO Friday: Handwoven Handspun Spindle Bag

By Maven | Published: October 30, 2009

Today you meet my finished object from SOAR - a handspun, handwoven spindlebag.

Also posted in Events, Finished Object, Finished Object, Weaving | Tagged bag, balanced weave, drop spindle, finished objet, FO, fulling, handpainted fiber, Heritage Spinning, Joan Sheridan, plain weave, Ridgid Heddle loom, romney handspun, schacht, SOAR 2009, spindle, spindle bag, Spinning, Weaving | 1 Comment

And the last little piggy went to market: how to buy a drop spindle

By Maven | Published: October 29, 2009

Today we take a break, go to the market and buy pretty fiber things including my very first drop spindle!

Also posted in Events | Tagged Ashland Bay fibers, buying a drop spindle, drop spindle, drop spindle weight, fiber, schacht, SOAR 2009, SOAR Market, Spinning, spinning oil, whorl, Wolf Creek Wools | 2 Comments

Arriving at SOAR 2009 & Beginner Spinning Tips

By Maven | Published: October 27, 2009

Today I officially arrive at SOAR, go to class, spin some yarn, ply some yarn and eat. Ahhh... All in a days work!

Also posted in Technique, Weaving | Tagged amtrak, Ashford Joy, Interweave Knits, Joan Sheridan, Ridgid Heddle, SOAR 2009, spin off autumn retreat, Spinning, Sunriver Resort, Weaving, Wooly Winder | Leave a comment

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