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Some fibers are easier to learn to spin than others. I prefer to teach on Coopworth, Romney or Border Leicester. These are a nice medium length staple length fibers that will draft easier. Makes learning easier. The same way as having good needles and a good yarn makes knitting easier, starting off with...
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I am a beginner spinner - learning everything from fantastic people on youtube and here. Including how to ply. My latest adventure is Navajo plying. If I was better at maintaining a constant thread diameter (am I in stage 2 of four?) I am sure my plying would look better. I understand that I need more...
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Here are some common Troubleshooting solutions that you can try: 0121.Denise's Troubleshooting.pdf
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I just purchased a great wheel from a local antique shop and I've never spun before. I bought some bamboo and wool online because I can't seem to find a local supplier. I guess I'm in a "No-spin-Zone." I am wondering if anyone would be willing to give me some ideas on how to get...
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Hi, I have been a weaver for a number of years but I have not dabbled in spinning. I was given a wheel for Christmas so I am looking forward to the spinning world. I have tried to find out some info on this wheel; it is rectangular framed single treadle and has no manufacturer identification. Can anyone...
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Help!!! I have recently gotten my hands on a trash bag full of raw alpaca fiber....yeah. My problem is that I am a newbie spinner using a homemade drop spindle. I have watched numerous videos online and have got the basic hang of spinning. I need some instructions on how to get the fiber into roving...
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Greetings, I have just found this site and I am a beginner. In fact I have not even started yet! I live in Mill Creek and I fell in love with spinning at the little yarn shop in downtown Snohomish called Country Yarns. There is a wonderful teacher there and classes are available. Also coming up the end...
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OK, Carol, Lets look at what information you gave me. You are using a top-whorl. That won't make any difference, except depending on the weight (mass) of the spindle. The lighter the spindle, the finer the thread you'll spin. You can Velcro some quarters or washers on for more mass; or you can...
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I use mesh baskets (bought at the Dollar Store) to separate the fleece into workable sections. I stack the baskets up in the sink and in rotate through to buckets. It moves fast this way. When done, I use a couple ShamWows to roll out the water. Since my animal house loves the unwashed smell of wool...
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Thank you ALL so much for the information. I JUST started spinning classes, and my teacher had a look at the fleeces. At least next time, I'll know better. These ones I've tossed -- not good fleeces at all. All your information has helped open my eyes to the differences between working with a...