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Silver · 07-08-2005, 06:52 PM

That's beautiful! I think you made a good purchase.

I started with a drop spindle, but quickly tired of it and bought a spinning wheel. Unfortunately, I still have yet to dedicate much time to it because I'd rather knit than spin at this point. But I have cleaned, carded and spun a good amount of wool in the year or so I've had my wheel. I'm currently trying to get the hang of spinning 100% angora, but sadly, I mostly succeed at only making small bits of yarn and a lot of fuzz. Wool is much easier to spin. *sigh*

Good luck with your drop spindle!

07-08-2005, 06:52 PM	#10
Silver Instepping Out Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 3,949 Thanks: 854 Thanked 668 Times in 350 Posts	That's beautiful! I think you made a good purchase. I started with a drop spindle, but quickly tired of it and bought a spinning wheel. Unfortunately, I still have yet to dedicate much time to it because I'd rather knit than spin at this point. But I have cleaned, carded and spun a good amount of wool in the year or so I've had my wheel. I'm currently trying to get the hang of spinning 100% angora, but sadly, I mostly succeed at only making small bits of yarn and a lot of fuzz. Wool is much easier to spin. sigh Good luck with your drop spindle! __________________ ~Kristin Silver's Sock Classes Shop: On The Town Knitting Bags, hand made elegant small project bags. My Blog, Write \| KBelle on Ravelry \| ComeToSilver on Plurk \| Puppies, Jinx & Hex Photos & Videos