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azblueskies
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 Posted - 12/24/2005 : 2:26:31 PM
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No, but it was open today (Christmas Eve). I didn't get any pencil roving but did get some other fiber they recommended.
She took a lot of time showing me different fibers and telling me what I should try first. I really like that store - they don't try to talk you into something you don't need and even tell you when you can substitute something else for less $. And they are very patient and take a lot of time explaining things and answering my questions. That's what will keep me coming back.
I bought Hands On Spinning and think that will help a lot plus a copy of Spin-Off that has an article about beginning spinning. A little more reading and I'll be ready to start! (Oh, and it was reassuring that all their employees spin on Lendrums - they had only great things to say about them. They carry lots of different brands, though, and they were all beautiful. I can see why you all love the craft.) |
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truly violet
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Posted - 12/24/2005 : 2:47:22 PM
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what fiber did you get?
I started on corriedale......then border leichester
and then alpaca straight off the animal
( alpaca is amazing)
I think tunis spins just like corriedale...
and I really like corriedale too...
vi
none of this will matter in 100 years.......
except I will finally be at my goal weight...vi
http://notashyviolet.blogspot.com/ ~now with chickens!
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pixiepurls
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azblueskies
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Posted - 12/24/2005 : 4:02:42 PM
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I think it's corriedale - I got 1/2 pound. I got some from Inspirations, too --
4 oz each of: Blue Faced Leceicester, Shetland, Wensleydale, Kid Mohair Corriedale Cross and Jacob.
6 oz. of Merino/Targhee Blend.
1/2 oz. each of: Wensleydale, Corriedale Cross, Kid Mohair, Merino/Kid Mohair, Merino/Angora, Blue Faced Leicester, Merino, Merino Super Wash, and Merino Silk Blend (these are all dyed in same blends of blues)
Inspirations was having a sale so that's why I got such a diverse sampling.
Should be enough to get me started, don't ya think?
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truly violet
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Posted - 12/24/2005 : 4:58:29 PM
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yea I think......
I loved starting on corriedale
so keep us all posted on your progress....
pictures are encouraged
vi
none of this will matter in 100 years.......
except I will finally be at my goal weight...vi
http://notashyviolet.blogspot.com/ ~now with chickens!
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lella
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Posted - 12/25/2005 : 02:06:50 AM
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My DD started spinning pencil rovings on her little Louet. Good idea spindyerella. I've been practicing my treadling a couple of days and fiddling with the brake to see what affect it has on the speed. This wheel came with two and a half pounds of roving called confetti, and a pound of top as well, very soft. This is a very great adventure to be embarking on. I've named my wheel Lilly, after my mother.
Happy Spinning!
lella[img]http://smilies.sofrayt.com/^/9971/omelet.gif[/img]
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