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Karen Olson
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
Karen
Racine
WI
USA
60 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 8:53:18 PM
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I too am so glad to find this group of farmgirls who enjoy spinning and weaving. My husband bought me my first wheel for our 1st anniversary 35 years ago and now I am spinning on a fabulous Louet S10, it spins like buttah! Spinning, no matter how well you do it, is so relaxing isn't it.
Soleil I love you signature it is very unique.
Karen O.
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Karen Olson
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
Karen
Racine
WI
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2010 : 6:35:56 PM
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Hey spinners and weavers the weather is starting to get cooler aren't ya just getting the itch to sit outside and spin???? I know that I am!
Karen O.
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soleil
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Linda
Butternut
WI
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2010 : 10:58:15 AM
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We live on a lake and on a beautiful free day, I like to spin outside on the dock. It's so fun to watch the fishermen come in a little closer or peek at me with their binoculars. I just smile and wave. Have only had a couple actually venture close enough to ask about what I'm doing. It's great fun!!!! : )
Blessed be,*´¨)
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Even as we dream, we begin to succeed...even as we succeed, we begin to dream again. |
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Cabin Dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
54 Posts
Brenda
Cortland
NY
USA
54 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2010 : 4:31:32 PM
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Glad to find this! I have an antique treadle wheel that appears to be in good working order. I have had the wheel for 3 or 4 yrs and I find myself having a very strong urge to learn to use it. I've read that it can be very relaxing. I recently purchased a book about spinning and I am trying to find a spinning guild in my area. I am in hopes to go to a fiber fest in western new york next month. Although the book is full of information, I would like to actually see someone process the fiber from start to finish.
It just seems like it would be so rewarding to spin my own yarn , then crochet a sweater or something. I haven't considered weaving............hmmmm.
I have read that wool is the easiest fiber to work with - of course I don't know if that is true or not.
Any recommendations for a rookie to start??
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Karen Olson
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
Karen
Racine
WI
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2010 : 3:31:50 PM
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Wool is all I have spun with and I really love it. Of course you can always blend other fibers with it such as angora...ooooooooooo that is so nice. Good luck to you Brenda!
Karen O.
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Cabin Dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
54 Posts
Brenda
Cortland
NY
USA
54 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2010 : 5:37:23 PM
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Thanks Karen
Once I jump in and get started I think/hope I will like it.
Brenda
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weaverbird
Farmgirl at Heart
5 Posts
Anne
Virginia Beach
Virginia
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 11:37:05 AM
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| Finished my first weaving sampler! And I don't want to burn it! I'm out on my screened porch with the cat knitting a sweater from some Border Leicester wool and mohair I finished spinning (the cat thinks he's helping), and carding some alpaca on and off. Spent yesterday with a group of women dyeing our yarn in big pots outside over fires kept up by the hostess' husband. Got to love a husband like that, dontcha? 'Course, mine is cooking while I'm knitting, so I can't complain. |
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Littleredd
True Blue Farmgirl
174 Posts
Patty
Norwich
NY
USA
174 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2010 : 06:54:40 AM
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I love to spin and weave both. I rarely seem to have the time to set up my loom any more but I'm teachinga Fiber workshop on the 2nd and bringing in my loom so I'd better get crackin'! That's one supportive hubby Anne, you're very lucky.
Spinning is medatative. My fiance built be a solid wood bench out of sugar maples. It's the most beautiful piece of wood working, he left the bark on in places, carved it out in places and made it so I can take it apart and carry it. He covered it in shellac and milled the tree himself. That's also one supportive soon to be hubby! <3
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countrygirl10
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Ellen
Lower Lake
CA
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2010 : 12:50:25 AM
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Hi - It was great finding you all on here!! I spin and we have a local group here called Sheep Thrills that I belong to.
I have an Ashford Traditional wheel and have just gotten back to it after closing my bookstore. I took a class in weaving a few years ago, and I'm looking for a 36" loom (I don't have room for a large one) that has the pedals. I think one that I had looked at was a baby wolf.
I enjoy spinning alpaca and corriedel(sp)merino cross the most, so far. I had an Australian Shepherd who passed away last year and I've been saving her hair that I had gotten from her by combing and when I sheared her during the summers. I've heard you can mix it with wool and spin it. She was one of my best dogs and I was hoping to make a pillow or something out of it.
I also crochet and I'm trying to learn to knit. For those just starting to spin, I just want to put out there that I almost threw my spinning wheel out the door the first couple of weeks, then I just seemed to get the hang of it. So don't get discouraged!!!
Thanks for being here!
Ellen
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Moonshines
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Lorrae
Craig
Co
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2010 : 9:22:02 PM
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Greeting from Colorado I have been a spinner for about 20 years just not a steady 20 I love it even more now that I spent the money and had my fiber put into roving no more carding. just spinning I am getting ready to warp my first weaving project can't wait just have to find the time to get started I love to knit with our fber its cormo really soft and strong love love it. I have found a few new spinner to hang with and that is why I am getting the weaving started.
Moonshines Happy spinning Farmgirl 1649 |
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countrygirl10
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Ellen
Lower Lake
CA
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2010 : 1:41:46 PM
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Welcome Moonshines! Good luck on your weaving project! I understand what you mean about carding. It's not one of my favorites either. I learned it so I'd know and then I haven't done much since then. I just recently spun some pencil roving and I really liked it. It's thiner so you don't have to draw as much.
I'd also like to talk to spinners that crochet. I have read about having to spin a certain way if you're going to crochet it. Anyone know anything about that?
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coloquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Susan
Co
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2010 : 2:27:55 PM
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Well Hello Miss Lorrae !
I am one of those newby spinners that Lorrae is trying to teach ! Lorrae and I along with other spinners and knitters meet on Monday nights . We have a VERY sweet and patient knitting teacher.
Hope ya found some great cabinets for your sewing room !!
Love ya
Susan |
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star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2010 : 08:23:03 AM
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Hello, sisters! Many years ago I was a spinner and weaver and due to downsizing sold my wheel and loom but I miss it so much and am back in the market for a used wheel and loom. If you know of anyone who is ready to sell, please let me know. Thanks
We can do no great things; only small things with great love - Mother Teresa
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2010 : 08:37:22 AM
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| Hi weavers, I need some parts for my loom does anyone know where I can get parts? And who has the best price on reeds? |
Edited by - antoinette on Sep 30 2010 08:37:57 AM |
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Moonshines
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Lorrae
Craig
Co
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2010 : 09:38:36 AM
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Hey Miss Susan so glad to hear from you. Ladies I wish you all could cometoCraig and have Susan teach you about spinning and weaving I am so lucky our paths have crossed. Antoinette there is a Ashford dealer in our area is yours as Ashford??? Star-schipp I will keep my ears open for used equipment there was a man that had one but I can'tgethim to call me back
Love to chat with all butgotta go get my cake outof the oven
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coloquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Susan
Co
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2010 : 7:41:04 PM
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Hello All, Starletta, I don't know if it's still available, but i saved this add because it sounds like such a good deal. An Ashford Traditional and accessories for 100.00 It is in Salt Lake City so you might pay almost as much for the shipping, but it would still be a fair price.
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=12539811&cat=&lpid=&search=spinning wheel.
Lorrae see you when I get back from NYC. Hugs !!
Susan |
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