The Tour De Fleece started yesterday, but I didn't get much spun because I was watching Elsa all day long. But that's ok--I did get a little done on one of my Russian spindles. It's Superwash Merino and firestar for sparkle, and is--quite possibly--the smoothest, softest Merino I've spun as of yet. I'm not sure what I will make out of it, but I have four ounces. It's definitely going to be two-ply.
Today's goal is to work on the blue BFL I'm spinning on Agatha. My challenge for the Tour was to dye some fiber, but I'm thinking that a better challenge would be to get my new spinning wheel working. Oh, did I mention my new spinning wheel? It's a new-to-me wheel, of course...
She is a Paradis Canadian Production Wheel. Found at an auction in Florence, KY for $75. All she really needs are new bearings on her wheel posts, because there are none. And I have to fix the treadle, too, which shouldn't be too difficult. Spinning on her, however, will be interesting, as I'm more used to spindles and my GWs!
Maybe I should say my challenge should be to get all my project wheels working. You can see Ema Bleu there in this picture; I'm waiting on a new flyer and bobbin to arrive (from ebay) for her, and she needs a new wheel post and to be repainted. My Precious (Abigail) is also waiting on a new flyer/bobbin. If one of the two I'm getting from ebay don't fit, then I will save up my money a bit more and get her one made.
Today's goal is to work on the blue BFL I'm spinning on Agatha. My challenge for the Tour was to dye some fiber, but I'm thinking that a better challenge would be to get my new spinning wheel working. Oh, did I mention my new spinning wheel? It's a new-to-me wheel, of course...
She is a Paradis Canadian Production Wheel. Found at an auction in Florence, KY for $75. All she really needs are new bearings on her wheel posts, because there are none. And I have to fix the treadle, too, which shouldn't be too difficult. Spinning on her, however, will be interesting, as I'm more used to spindles and my GWs!Maybe I should say my challenge should be to get all my project wheels working. You can see Ema Bleu there in this picture; I'm waiting on a new flyer and bobbin to arrive (from ebay) for her, and she needs a new wheel post and to be repainted. My Precious (Abigail) is also waiting on a new flyer/bobbin. If one of the two I'm getting from ebay don't fit, then I will save up my money a bit more and get her one made.
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