Re: [Alpacasite] ever thought about learning to spin?

Kathryn

I have also just started spinning and am as surprised as you with how easy
and fun it is. I have blended my dog ( Leonberger) and Alpaca together.
What a beautiful blend. I made 2 bobbins of it and plied it together. I
even have started to crochet it. I cant believe me who is not talented or
patient enough to sit still can make something from the fiber and fur I
have.

I use a Louet wheel and love it. So yes anyone who has thought about it
find a spinning guild and take some lessons you will love it.

It has certainly helped me understand how the fiber feels to work with.

Lori
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathryn Coursey" <kathryn@coursey.org>
To: <Alpacasite@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 8:46 PM
Subject: [Alpacasite] ever thought about learning to spin?

> Just a word to those who have thought about it but like me, were
> intimidated by the amount of knowledge and time it required.
>
> I bought and 'played' with a drop spindle. I watched others spin when i
> had
> the chance but could never gather enough courage to give it a try myself.
>
> I started a fiber group and two of the members spin and we developed a
> great
> trading system. On has sheep, one had mohair goats and another has a
> couple
> of alpacas. The two spinners of the group found that they could spin
> easily
> from batts I card and we happily blended, I carded and they spun. They
> were
> after me to learn to spin but I just wasn't ready yet.
>
> I had decided though, that when I WAS ready it would be a 'BABE' as the
> price was low and the reports were that it was easy to learn on... I
> thought
> "easy by WHO'S opinion???!" Low though the price may be, I just couldn't
> see spending the $$ when I was so unsure I'd be able to learn it.
>
> One of the members of my group made me an offer I could not refuse... the
> very model of "BABE" that I was wanting.. and at a price I could not
> refuse.
> . I bought it....
>
> Now I wonder... why did I wait so LONG??!!! It really IS easy!!! Oh, don't
> get me wrong... what I first produced looked like gorilla ch*t in a
> rainstorm BUT.... even I can see how fast I am getting better!
>
> So... those of you who have been secretly thinking about it... and envying
> those who so easily spin raw fiber into beautiful yarn..... give it a try!
> Ask around and do a search for fiber groups in your area....
>
> Kathryn & Robert Coursey
> Chipola Alpacas
> in the Panhandle of Florida
> www.chipolaalpacas.com
> (850) 639-6809
> i am a source for weeping willow trees
> and white mulberry trees.
>
> Some folks are like Slinkies,
> Not good for much,
> But ya just can't help but smile
> When you see one tumble down the
> stairs.
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