The Potting Shed

cookie · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:35 pm Post subject:

I agree CP, I think that the spinning wheel will be a winter hobby, the work garden and the allotment are taking all our time at the mo.
Luckily, I got a big bag of bits, and also two books about spinning.And according to one of the volunteers at the Art Centre, there is a lady in Ilminster who teaches spinning.

cookie · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 6:58 pm Post subject:

Ta da! First ever wool carded,spun an

d plyed by yours truly.

cookie · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 7:02 pm Post subject:

Heres some more!

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cookie · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 7:06 pm Post subject:

I have really enjoyed this spinning lark, its totally addictive, and a very good stress buster.Both skeins have been washed and dried, and I now need a volunteer to hold the wool whilst I wind it!

Barrie?????????????where are you?

Cabbagepatch · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:44 am Post subject:

Well done Cookie, that looks lovely and good for you to stick at it. Where are you going for your lessons?

I have to confess to not persevering with it last winter and its definitely one of those crafts that only falls into place with lots of patience and practice.

Kathy · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:57 pm Post subject:

Clever you Cookie, that looks great. Very Happy

cookie · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:33 pm Post subject:

CP, I went along to a meeting at the Somerset Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers.Got talking,found out that there is a lady up the road from me who teaches spinning.Then I got talking about spinning to a lady I walk the dogs with, turned out that she had a spinning wheel and wanted lessons.
We have a lesson every few weeks in the teachers kitchen.
Never underestimate the power of women chatting! we can sort outmost things!