It Was Only a Matter of Time...
Before I'd Take a Wheel Out for a Spin...
During the month of May I took a 3 session Intro to Spinning Class at Deep Color Studio. We were allowed to rent some wheels and take them home for the duration of the class. I happened to end up with an Ashford Elizabeth I. We didn't get along very well at first and I had to put her in the corner:
The first week was horribly frustrating and I was almost reduced to tears. There was much of this:
And I missed the 2nd class because of Mother's Day. Luckily by the end of the second weekend, I was starting to getting the hang of it.
By the last class something "clicked" and suddenly I was able to spin. Not very well mind you, but good enough that I bought a lot of undyed Blue Faced Leicester roving so I can keep practicing. I also rented a Schacht Matchless wheel to try out.
I also bought some dyed merino to try out:
And some 70% merino/30% tussah silk blend
I'm excited that this is a 3-day weekend so I have an extra day to practice spinning!! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
posted by cpurl17 @ 10:03 PM
14 comments
14 Comments:
Good luck with the spinning! The one and only time I tried it I made an absolute hash of it.
Maybe one day...
Ooo have fun!!!!
and be sure to post your results!
Good luck this weekend! It is really frustrating at first but you are right, after you get the "click" things go much more smoothly. Have fun!
-Your Super Sox Box SP
OH HOW COOL!!!! I can't wait to see the beautiful fiber all spun up. :)
Yay! Spinning! And Yay for an extra day! I plan on spinning with some friends this weekend. I'd also really like to finish up the Embossed Leaves socks and Sizzle. Ambitious? We'll see what time it is when I fall asleep on the couch. Last night it was 9:30.
Dear Miss Cpurl-
Thank you for your nice comment about Fiesta! Your yarn is very cool. Well, have a great day!
Looks like a great way to spend the weekend. Goodluck. I'm looking forward to seeing your results.
Yahoo- spin spin spin! And I know this little place in Sunnyvale where they have Blue Moon Fiber Arts and Lorna's Laces roving...
Can't. type. too. jealous.
Yeehaw! Look at that fabulous roving!! Go you! Can't wait to see it spun up!
Wow, I bet they'll spin up beautifully.
Your going to have so much fun! You really have some amazing fibers to work with too!
I really love my Lendrum. Though I would say try out a bunch of different ones to see what you really prefer. Sometimes, the first wheel you try isn't always the best one.
you are so sucked in aren't you?! Look at all that roving (but it's hard not to drool over it from here!)
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