I'd also bought this to start me off:
A bit ambitious, don't you think? So, on Friday night, I assembled the wheel and set off to spin armed with nothing else other than my wits and sheer determination.
Four hours later, I had pieces of felted wool flying all over the house, developed a tick in my left eye, and my mother would wash my mouth with bleach if she heard the filth that was coming out of my mouth. At 2 am, I admitted defeat and dragged myself to bed in frustration.
When I woke up, I took a quick inventory of my body. Both my legs were number from treadling (who needs an exercise bike when you can spin?), both of my fingers were chapped and it resembled a 3rd degree carpet burn. I was thinking to myself that this investment on a rental had just saved me $600 because I HATE it!!!!
After coffee, breakfast and a clear head, I figure I will give it another chance. So I drove over to the library. While the kids played in the play area, I checked out these:
After reading a few chapters, I had a "Oh, I get it" moment. So I tried again. Starting with drafting the fibre.
These are from Fleece Artist Merino Roving. Ok, all you spinners out there...Don't Laugh... because at first I was trying to spin directly from the roving without drafting of any kind. After a while, I was starting to get the hang of it. My feet was able to keep a steady rhythm and my hands were able to manipulate the fibre. Soon I got this on the bobbin:
After washing and setting, I ended up with this:
I absolutely LOVE this! Schacht LadyBug... here I come!!!!! Now if only I can persuade Hubby since he is completely convinced that I will hate it!
After washing and setting, I ended up with this: I absolutely LOVE this! Schacht LadyBug... here I come!!!!! Now if only I can persuade Hubby since he is completely convinced that I will hate it!
8 comments on "Scratching an Itch"
That looks amazing for your novice attempt - I am impressed!
Fantastic! What will you make with it?
SP
Wow!! Im Jealous, great job. I hope to be able to do that one day as well.
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