On my way to a new toaster?
A couple of weeks ago some of us from the knitting group at work went to Purlescence at lunchtime to regain our sanity. Off to the side were 2 Louet Victoria wheels, one in beech and one in oak. Nice.
Nathania was more than happy to supply some Corriedale for a test drive and soon I was spinning away. The wheel was so smooth and quiet, it was a pleasure to use. After satisfying my curiosity and deciding it's not the right time to buy a new wheel, I introduced Tamara to spinning. (It's the next best thing, right? Enabling?)
Tamara had expressed an interest in spinning when I brought some handspun to the knitting group, so this was a perfect opportunity to get some fiber in her hands. We didn't have much time so I took to treadling while she drafted and Becky took pictures.
A team effort.
She's spinning!
Do we have a new recruit and will I earn points towards a new toaster? Time will tell!
Nathania was more than happy to supply some Corriedale for a test drive and soon I was spinning away. The wheel was so smooth and quiet, it was a pleasure to use. After satisfying my curiosity and deciding it's not the right time to buy a new wheel, I introduced Tamara to spinning. (It's the next best thing, right? Enabling?)
Tamara had expressed an interest in spinning when I brought some handspun to the knitting group, so this was a perfect opportunity to get some fiber in her hands. We didn't have much time so I took to treadling while she drafted and Becky took pictures.
A team effort.
She's spinning!
Do we have a new recruit and will I earn points towards a new toaster? Time will tell!
Labels: spinning
6 Comments:
I applaud your enabling efforts! I'm sure she'll be addicted soon, too...they all come around, eventually.
By
Sarah, at 7/29/2007 11:31 AM
Look at her go! Mighty find spinning. And mighty find enabling, I might add... :)
By
(formerly) no-blog-rachel, at 7/29/2007 9:06 PM
I wanna learn how to spin!!! :-p
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Elemmaciltur, at 7/30/2007 3:05 AM
Very good, my apprentice. By applying the same techniques I used to lure you in to spinning, you are setting the trap for the next recruit. I predict you will earn that toaster by Christmas time!
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spinnity, at 7/30/2007 11:01 AM
Oh, you can get Tamara over to the "dark side" but not me!
Wait! That's what I said about felting. Darn! I'm doomed :(
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Anonymous, at 8/02/2007 9:24 AM
Spinning is loads of fun ....B Ware she doesn't forget her knits !
I am currently awaiting my very own wheel can't wait !
By
i-can-d.i.y, at 8/04/2007 6:44 AM
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