leealso the reason i am not #spindleposting much is that brooke is doing a project on the wheel
we just got 3 extra bobbins in so we can both work on things at the same time but they need to be gently sanded and finished, they are cheaper that way lol
consumableJoyI’m attempting to sample three different drafting styles on spindles for IG #SpingleBingo. So far I’ve done long draw on supported spindle and short backward on Turkish spindle.
Do any of you have a recommendation for a 3rd drafting style to try? Perhaps one that is expected to yield different results than what i have from the two methods already in progress?
Cross-posting from IG #SpindleBingo continues! One of the squares is prepare your own fiber, so I finally got out the blending board I bought last year and some dyed Romeldale locks. The rolags definitely show my inexperience and lack of practice - improving from left to right in the photo in the order they came off the board. I’m using them to sample different drafting styles (another square on the board) starting with long draw #handSpinning #spindleposting #FiberArts
I finished spinning the first Carol of the Birds mini-batt set I got from Inglenook Fibers. I really like how well they align with the inspirational imagery. I have another set to do but I don’t know if I’ll leap into it right away because there are so many other fun things to start.
I think I’ll chain ply these on my Daedalus Starling (I didn’t enjoy plying on my supported spindle. At all).
#handspinning #FiberArts #spindleposting
some pics of the silk I am sort of attempting to spin. I don’t love it. It’s not a hanky exactly. It’s more like roving but the edges that are colorful are kind of crispy and unpleasant. I need to improve my technique which is definitely not making the best of what I have. #fiberArts #handSpinning #spindleposting ( @inherentlee - following up on our silk spinning conversation)
finally finished the black alpaca singles during the market yesterday and am plying today. skein 1 is 244yds and 145g
I am behind on my #spindlebingo crossposting from IG. I’ve been working on spinning that mini-batt set and just finished the fifth one. The batt had a lot of blue in it but with the blending it came out much more grey. Just the snowy one left! #spindleposting #handSpinning #FiberArts
I finished the 3rd mini-batt of my Inglenook Fibers Carol of the Birds set. I’m going to do all 6 of these, and then I have another set of the same which I hope to do as well but likely slower. Look at those colors in the 4th mini-batt! So excited to see how this spins up. #HandSpinning #FiberArts #spindleposting
@Axiom today I took a class on choosing a supported spindle from The Peahen (the wife of the Spanish Peacock). In part of it she mentioned the type of supported spindle i sent you isn’t necessarily the best for beginners because they tend to spin fast and not for a very long time (I like long spinning spindles). So, if you don’t love it, maybe switch up your equipment before giving up on supported spindles.
https://thepeahenspod.com/zen-and-the-art-of-choosing-a-supported-spindle/
new #spindleposting thread for the alpaca
so interestingly, this alpaca is combed out *much* thinner than the top I typically work with!
i *think* this is what's called sliver, but honestly, i'm not super up on different wool preparations, so don't take my word on that...anyone who knows better, feel free to weigh in :)
