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Category Archives: supported spindle
New article in Spin-Off
Happy to announce a new article in Spin-Off, profiling one of my favourite spindle makers, Malcolm Fielding of The Spindle Shop. That’s my own spindle in the photo, in nearly metallic satin sycamore wood, in its home in a vintage … Continue reading
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Supported spindle in Blue Mahoe (aka, new toy)
I recently discovered the spindles of Ken and Marilyn Mocker, who run Silly Salmon Designs. I’d never heard of them, but a well placed ad on Etsy (advertising works, yes) caught my eye … Continue reading
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Snow >> ice storm
It’s snowing in Montreal, which is greatly preferably to being in Toronto, where a massive ice storm has knocked out power and multiple forms of transit. It’s a good time to get some spinning … Continue reading
Posted in dyeing, Knitting, russian spindle, spindle, Spinning, supported spindle, travel, yarn stores
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Let’s call it a learning experience
I’ve been spending some time working with my Russian-style spindle. The more I use it, the more I like spinning in the supported style. It didn’t take long before I was able to spin a consistent yarn, the key being … Continue reading
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New (old) toy
It’s been a busy few weeks. Between graduate school interviews and the accompanying travel, not to mention work and more work, I haven’t exactly had time to update the blog. I have been getting some spinning in, however, especially on … Continue reading
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