Spinning is one of them. Spinning from a distaff is another.
Being that I needed some relaxation today, I decided to spin this Alpaca batt that I had prepared on the drum carder. I simply rolled it up, (much in the same way as I would if I were going to store it for a time) and attached it to the distaff.
I was spinning on the Canadian Production wheel, and I was using the distaff from my flax wheel. (What a nice combination! I have to remember to do this more often.) I made a little movie to remind myself how much fun it was. Enjoy!
14 comments:
Thanks, I needed that.
Love it! What's the music? Must have!
Thank you, Cyndy. It is so strange to see your hands at work. And your distaff? You made it yourself? And how many weels have you got?
Greetings to you over the ocean.
Gentle hands and soft fibre - beautifully relaxing to watch as well. I think I will have to put the tax work to one side and spin for a while!
so relaxing and lovely music also.
Amazing that you can do this AND you find it relaxing. This music would keep you going for sure.
Just when I though my spinning tool acquisition obsession phase was over, now I find myself craving a distaff. Just one ... or two.
Made me realize that using a distaff really frees up your left hand up more. I too draft with my right hand. Great video!
Oh, how wonderful! Was the just the music, or were you really speeding up there after a minute or so? Thanks!
So relaxing, perfect music... I just love your videos. Thank you!
That 's a great idea. I can see setting up a floor distaff for that purpose. Thanks!
That 's a great idea. I can see setting up a floor distaff for that purpose. Thanks!
You do the best videos!
This is a wonderful video, I enjoyed it very much and you've inspired me too to get a distaff of some kind.
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