In the last post in which spinning was mentioned, I suggested that there was a slight possibility of me buying a spinning wheel. I was umming and ahhhing over it for about a day, before I just went for it. Then, we went on holiday!
The lovely, lovely lady I bought the spinning wheel off packaged it up and sent it to me in this incredible creation of boxes. It arrived on Monday — I was at work and couldn’t get it. They tried to redeliver Tuesday, and again I was at work. I was getting upset by this point — I just wanted to play with my new toy!
Then, the interlude of hospital & illness happened. I was going absolutely stir-crazy in the house. I don’t want to cast on a new knitting project at the moment (my current WIP has been paused while I try source a copy of the pattern, which I cleverly lost). So, JS took me to pick it up. Please, please excuse my attire — as I say, I was ill and mooching about in what we affectionately call the “Africa pants” (click the link to get your own!) and wasn’t really aware that this was going to be a photo-worthy moment.
Concentrate on the spinning wheel…
How to unwrap a spinning wheel
The box was like a bloody fortress, there was no way that it was going to get damaged. The spinning wheel was well protected by three fleeces from C’s own herd! JS helpfully took a video of me unwrapping it. Again, please excuse the trousers!
My spinning has progressed since. I’m planning to upload some videos of me doing it – probably wrong — and invite experienced spinners to make comments. Hopefully, they will do so, and it could be a good FAQ resource for the future. I may not be brave enough to do it – it’s also a lot of effort, so there’s a bit of a question as to whether or not I actually do this. We shall see!
Do you think it would be helpful?
I’ll give you some photos of the first skein in the next post, but I ought to head to bed for now! I’m feeling slightly better, but I don’t think the antibiotics are working. I have a check-up on Monday, so I’ll keep you updated.
Much love,
Corrie xx
fab blog! Do let me know how you get on re antibiotics today. Were having to go home early from holiday as I collapsed yesterday, very shaky today. Will tweet you from the boat. love from Ruth XXXXX chin up!
Thank you Ruth – I hope you’re OK! I’m not doing too great today, my docs appt showed no infection, so basically unexplained pain with no idea what it is. Infuriating! xxxx
Congratulations on your wheel! Has she, or he, beenc hristened with a name? Happy spinning to you.
No name yet, still waiting for some suggestions! You got any ideas? Thank you for the comment! :)
WooHoo…..it’s an Ashford Traditional circa 1975. Just like my very first wheel. You’re going to have so much fun playing with this baby. They spin beautifully and are fabulous for a learner spinner.
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Thank you! I love it, though it’s a bit creaky which irritates people a bit when we are all watching TV and I’m trying to practice! We will see what happens, I’m excited about it.
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