Spinning wool....experts I need your input.

[valmom]

My latest skein:

 

[justusnak]

Val, thats BEAUTIFULL!! I need one of those thingy ma bobbers, you have your yarn on! Where did you get it? Beautifull yarn.

 

[valmom]

It's a niddy-noddy. I bought it when I got my first fleece from the yarn store I bought the fleece from. It's great for skeining the yarn from your bobbin. I just tie it off in 4 places, take it off, wash it (I spin before I wash), and it is good to store.

http://www.woolery.com/Pages/spinaccess.html#niddy

 

[Tracylhl]

Val, thats BEAUTIFULL!! I need one of those thingy ma bobbers, you have your yarn on! Where did you get it? Beautifull yarn.

It's not as pretty, but more self-sufficient to make your own niddy-noddy from PVC. Here's instructions: http://www.doctordirt.com/blog/niddy.html It goes together very easily and works great! I use mine regularly!

Valmom, you're doing very well! I don't enjoy spindles much (never got good at the them) but I really enjoy spinning on a wheel. It's really great to start with a raw product and end with a wearable item! Have you started knitting what you've spun yet? Can't wait to see!

 

[justusnak]

Tracy, thanks..I printed the instructions, and plan to go get the supplies I need to make one!!

 

[Tracylhl]

Tracy, thanks..I printed the instructions, and plan to go get the supplies I need to make one!!

No problem! Enjoy!

 

[JLMom]

Beautiful! I haven't spun in a while, but it sure is fun. What are you planning on making with it? I think something flat (like a scarf) might be nice.

Great Job!!

 

[justusnak]

Right now I am just trying to get my yarn spun...UGH, canning season and flooding..and being sick. I havent picked it up in weeks!! I want to get back with it. Hopefully soon!

 

[valmom]

Ugh- being sick on top of having stuff to do stinks. Get better soon! I always feel like fiber work should be done during long winter evenings. Summer is the time to get ready for winter. We are winterizing the house a lot this year, after last year's pretty drastic winter.

At least we live on a huge hill and have no chance of flooding, even if the horses are in mud up to their knees.

 

[justusnak]

I agree Valmom, Once the gardens are tilled under...the plastic is on the windows...and the firewood is stacked up near the house...I will be able to get back into my spinning.
Right now, I am cooking beets to pickle...have green beans in the sink, soaking, and 2 dozen ears of corn waiting to be cut from the cob. And...here I sit! LOL