[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Spinning wheel.

[Tracy Carcione]

I have a spinning wheel, and a drop spindle.  I don't think spinning is any harder for a blind person than for a sighted person.  
Basically what you do, starting with a bit of roving (unspun wool), is pull out a small bit and use the wheel or the spindle to twist it.  The parts that take practice are pulling out an even amount and twisting it just right--not too much, not too little.  I think I class would be a great way to learn.  I've had people show me for 5 minutes, and read instructions, but I don't do it well yet.  I have tendonitis in my wrist, and something about spinning seems to aggravate it if I do it too much, so I haven't done as much as I like.
NLS BARD has a book called something like Spinning, Dyeing, Weaving ...".  If you searched for spinning or weaving, it should come up.  But a real teacher is always helpful.
Tracy


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Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Spinning wheel.

Hello,
Forgive me if this has been asked before. I’m interested in learning how to spin my own yarn using a spinning wheel and I’m wondering if anyone has experience using the wheel? A local craft store near me has a class that I’m considering taking. If any of you have experience with this would you be willing to share any tips and tricks that would make it easier to learn?

Kebbie
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