[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Spinning wheel.

[Ericka]

I’m just trying to get over the fact that somebody these days actually has a spinning wheel that isn’t Amish or Mennonite or something. That is so cool! Sorry your tendinitis stops you from doing it as much as you’d like. Boy I wish we lived closer. I’d love to meet you in person!

Ericka Nelson

> On Oct 2, 2021, at 6:22 AM, Tracy Carcione via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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.
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> 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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