New York

I know it's off topic but please let me say it - We are speechless at this evil, evil act. All of us in the UK and indeed in all the democratic and humane countries of the world stand with and by all of you in America. We may not suffer the loss of friends and family as you have done, but we

Re: Spinning Twist

June O writes: How much pilling do you get with such softly spun yarn? Hi June: Personally, I spin yarns for knitting differently. I think that the angle of twist is as important as the end use of the yarn and should be based on the type of fiber. Socks have a tighter twist, as do mittens and

Re: Tragedy

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all in USA who are touched by these events ... We feel again the grief of our own tragedy four years ago and want you all to know that there is a way ahead .. however dark it looks now .. Robin and Margaret -- Ryan's page

Re: twist angles

I have this fantasy that felted yarns will not pill but still retain the characteristics of lightly spun singles. My experience with spinning merino loosely and then felting it (washing cold-hot-cold-hot and banging it against the tub, rubbing and handling it, generally doing everything

Happy news!

Oh Frabjous day! rats doing a conga dance around my spinning chair My black walnut Lendrum is on its way from Woodland Woolworks! doing a low five with one of the rats joining rats for a happy dance around the house One two three, SPIN! Four five six, treadle! Who needs that late old Spin Off?

Re: Green and purple

D2 et al -- Quoting: some yarn at the BSG that has almost all the colors of the rainbow in it, including ORANGE. Not one of my favorite colors. Pat Bullen of Bullen's Wullens taught a class at Convergence last year called The Fear of Orange. Great title, and very helpful, too. If you

distraction

Is anyone else digging hands deeply into fiber in an attempt to avoid thoughts of the awful world? We know we're not the only ones to have suffered from mindless and monstrous tragedy, but at the moment we feel as if we are - thanks for messages from Sue, Mia and Robin and Margaret.. Carol To

major disappointment

Oh, man! Am I ever disappointed! I finally got my black walnut Lendrum wheel. sniffle I have to ask others who got this wheel--what is the finish like? I can't find one smooth place anywhere on the wood. It feels as if someone applied the first coat of finish, and neglected to sand it down. There

Re: major disappointment

Dee Dee Sorry that the Lendrum wheel arrived in such bad shape, perhaps you should send it back, as it might be damaged in shipment, and or not finished correctly. I have a standard Lendrum wheel and the finish is 100% smooth all over and the bobbins are also very smooth. Maybe you received

Looking for Mr. Lendrum

Anyone know how I can get in direct contact with Mr. Lendrum? If there's any black walnut Lendrum owners on the list, would you please contact me off list? Thanks. wrnk d2 Provider of Cyril's Fabulous Fleeces [EMAIL PROTECTED] To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: