Anyway, the reason for the bla of a story above is because I am longing to get my own wheel - my very own wheel, brand new just for me! So I've been searching the internet & have come up with these beauties....
Now this wheel is the traditional one that most people learn on - it's easy to use but it is a big wheel & takes up a lot of room - something I that don't have.
My mum (who is a veteran spinner) recommended that I get a dual foot pedal wheel - as it works both legs out at the once (ugh, imagine years of spinning using only one leg, yep!)
Honestly, I am having a hard time picking my favourite out of the bottom two!
And yep, if you click on the pics or links they will take you to Amazon.com - who'd have thought that Amazon sell spinning wheels - awesome hey!!
Can you spin? Do you have a wheel? (if so, what kind?)
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Great story about your wheel. What a treasure to have. My husband bought me a wheel many many years ago. I feel guilty that I never did learn how to spin very well. When I taught 4th grade I took it to school every year for the kids to give it a try. One of my good friends is an excellant spinner and even has her own sheep, etc. She encourages me, but I guess I am a "sewer" at heart. I am off to sew now while I listen to the Cardinals play. Kathy from the MO Ozarks
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I learnt to spin on a drop spindle, but couldn't get the hang of the wheel in class. I'd love to try again though
You are amazing! Anything you don't do? Each time I get an email post you are doing something different.
I have an Ashford wheel and used to do a lot of spinning but it does take up a lot of time! Have always spun from fleece and prepared it myself. Never had to buy a fleece as my family had a Merino stud so they used to give me the coloured fleece. The property has long been sold but I still have most of a beautiful natural white Merino fleece that was from the last show exhibit from the property. My advice would be to try out the wheels at a craft centre and see which one suits you best... Happy spinning!
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