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Spinning with Turkish Spindles: Singles to Plying

My second Fiber Arts related course through FiberyGoodness. This self paced course can be started at any time, and has three sections: S...

Monday, December 21, 2020

Sunday, December 20, 2020

A closer view of towel three of nine. One of the warps broke part way through towel three but the fix was easy peasy as @janestaffordtextiles would say! I’m so glad I’ve been watching her videos as I’ve learned so much! This little heart is the wee bit left over from the fix. Shaping the yarn like this has me thinking about hand stitching a heart on each towel. Made with love ❤️ so far I’ve only broken one warp thread over the course of 1/3 of the project so I’m feeling pretty good about that. #weaving #weaversofinstagram #weaversofig #babymacomber #floorloomweaver #floorloomweaving #jstonlineguild #janestaffordtextiles #janestaffordonlineguild #weavingdesign #4shafts #4shaftloom #igweavers #weaversofinstagram #learntoweave #weavinglesson #4harnessloom #yarnstash #yarn #weavingyarns #jstyarns #jstkits #plainweave #bouclecotton


A closer view of progress on towel three. I love the texture of the Bouclé and looking forward to seeing how they look when finished. I think I’m doing a good job at keeping my picks per inch consistent which is something I hadn’t been keeping as close tab on with my prior two projects. #weaving #weaversofinstagram #weaversofig #babymacomber #floorloomweaver #floorloomweaving #jstonlineguild #janestaffordtextiles #janestaffordonlineguild #weavingdesign #4shafts #4shaftloom #igweavers #weaversofinstagram #learntoweave #weavinglesson #4harnessloom #yarnstash #yarn #weavingyarns #jstyarns #jstkits #plainweave #bouclecotton


Yesterday I worked on towel number two during the @daedalusspinningwheels zoom spin in and finished it up later than evening. Worked on towel three today and only have 7 more inches to go. I’m having a lot of fun with this kit and I’m so pleased with how much progress I’ve made as a relatively newbie weaver. #weaving #weaversofinstagram #weaversofig #babymacomber #floorloomweaver #floorloomweaving #jstonlineguild #janestaffordtextiles #janestaffordonlineguild #weavingdesign #4shafts #4shaftloom #igweavers #weaversofinstagram #learntoweave #weavinglesson #4harnessloom #yarnstash #yarn #weavingyarns #jstyarns #jstkits #plainweave #bouclecotton


Saturday, December 19, 2020

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

A closer look at the chained up bouclé cotton for my first @janestaffordtextiles kit! #jstonlineguild #janestaffordtextiles #janestaffordonlineguild #weavingdesign #4shafts #4shaftloom #igweavers #weaversofinstagram #learntoweave #weavinglesson #4harnessloom #yarnstash #yarn #weavingyarns #jstyarns #jstkits #plainweave #bouclecotton


Next project for the loom is ready to roll! I spent Sunday and Monday winding the warp. Started dressing the loom Tuesday and finished today! Looks like I’ll be weaving tomorrow. This warp is part of a Bouclé towel kit from @janestaffordtextiles. #jstonlineguild #janestaffordtextiles #janestaffordonlineguild #weavingdesign #4shafts #4shaftloom #igweavers #weaversofinstagram #learntoweave #weavinglesson #4harnessloom #yarnstash #yarn #weavingyarns #jstyarns #jstkits #plainweave #bouclecotton


Day 5 of the 2019 @inglenook Advent. These colors! 💙 #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #inglenookfibers #adventspinning #inglenookfibersadvent


Day 5 of the 2019 @inglenook Advent. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #inglenookfibers #adventspinning #inglenookfibersadvent


Next to spin is Day 5! @hipstrings #base12sal 2019. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #hipstrings #base12SAL #adventspinning


Next to spin is Day 5! @hipstrings #base12sal 2019. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #hipstrings #base12SAL #adventspinning


A closer look at Day 4 of the 2019 @base12sal by @hipstrings. I loooove this blend! The colors remind me of wintertime. 💙❄️💙 #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #hipstrings #base12SAL #adventspinning


Days 1 through 4 of the 2019 @hipstrings #base12sal. @hipstrings #base12sal 2019. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #hipstrings #base12SAL #adventspinning


Day 4 of the 2019 @inglenook Advent. I’m loving these colors and the neps are so fun. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #inglenookfibers #adventspinning #inglenookfibersadvent


A closer view of Days 1 through 4 of the 2019 @inglenook advent. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #inglenookfibers #adventspinning #inglenookfibersadvent


Day 1 through 4 of the @inglenook 2019 Advent is done! #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #inglenookfibers #adventspinning #inglenookfibersadvent


Monday, December 7, 2020

Figured while I’m taking a photo of one pin might as well gather them up and show them all off. I was able to locate all my pins, buttons, and keychains save one... my Okami pin which is my favorite. Not sure where it wandered off to. Have a nice little variety between fiber arts, art, and game related. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #monsterhunter #catbug #vincentvangogh #greenwoodfiberworks #blacksheepgathering #daedalusspinningwheels #stillriveryarns #akerworks


Day 4 of the @hipstrings #base12sal reminds me of beautiful waters. The drafting on this blend is so incredibly smooth. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #hipstrings #base12SAL #adventspinning


Day 4 of the 2019 @hipstrings #base12sal. Loving this blend, it drafts so wonderfully! #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #hipstrings #base12SAL #adventspinning


Day 4 of the @inglenookfibers 2019 Advent. This will be spun up on my buggie Walnut Aegean. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #inglenookfibers #adventspinning #inglenookfibersadvent


Opened up Day 4 of the @inglenookfibers 2019 Advent. This one is incredibly gorgeous! #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #inglenookfibers #adventspinning #inglenookfibersadvent


A closer view of the first three days. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #inglenookfibers #adventspinning #inglenookfibersadvent


Finished the first three days of last year’s @inglenookfibers Advent. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #inglenookfibers #adventspinning #inglenookfibersadvent


Finished the first three days for the 2019 @hipstrings #base12sal. @hipstrings #base12sal 2019. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #hipstrings #base12SAL #adventspinning


Thursday, December 3, 2020

Here’s where I am on the 2019 @inglenookfibers Advent. Hoping to get this done this year! #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #inglenookfibers #adventspinning


With the start of December I hopped back to my Advent spins from @hipstrings and @inglenookfibers. I’ve finished the first two from the #base12sal and Ned to finish the third abs first three for the Inglenook spin. @hipstrings #base12sal and @inglenookfibers 2019 Advent. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsspindles #turkishspindle #hipstrings #inglenookfibers #adventspinning


Last photo in my series of @akerworks Spindle History. Here are all the spindle whorls together over the 6 years they have been in production! (Excluding the ones that are part of TdF trophies) It’s been amazing seeing these spindles develop over the years. They are incredible spindles in so many ways. They are so colorful and fun looking, the modular nature allows them to be adjusted to suit the spinner, and they have such wonderful spins. I love that they can be fun for everyone to use no matter if you are a newbie or adept spinner. ❤️ #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #akerworks #akerworksmodularspindle #modularspindle #minispindle


Shortly after the announcement of the Lotus whorls the rest of the @akerworks Modular Spindle Line up was revamped to also be hubless. Atm I have a Hubless Medium Trillium and Medium Geranium. The first hubless trillium was spotted in September 12th 2018. That Small Lotus in the bottom right is a special one that hasn’t been released officially just yet. In April of 2019 @crafting.karia had asked about the possibility of smaller shafts which could affect spin. We tested out the theory by using electric tape and a Small Lotus whorl. The preliminary tests were incredible. It produced a fast spin time that was longer than my arms could reach up while standing. @akerworks pleased with the early tests sent us each a special Small Lotus for the Mini Spindle shaft. It’s hands down my favorite of all the Akerworks spindles in terms of how it spins. It just can’t stop won’t stop. 😂 I’m hoping some day Adan will move the whole Small Modular line to the Mini shafts. ❤️ #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #akerworks #akerworksmodularspindle #modularspindle #minispindle


The Mini Spindles gave way to the development of the Lotus Modular Spindle. The yellow medium was my first one and I could not stop spinning with it. The way it shimmered in the sun as I spun was just a constant ray of sunshine. The Lotus whorls became the first hubless Modular spindles. They were announced on July 11th 2018. Doesn’t seem that long ago! #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #akerworks #akerworksmodularspindle #modularspindle #minispindle


Mini Spindles!!!! These adorable little spindles were first posted up on December 1st 2015! Initially @akerworks thought they were just cutesy and would not really be a heavily used spindle. Through the development of these minis came the Lotus whorl into the spindle line up. This was also the first time Adan used BBs in spindles for rim weighting. Despite their small stature the community proved these were wonderful little work horses perfectly capable of spinning big projects! Due to the nature of how small these Minis are this also introduced the hubless concept that would be later introduced to the main modular spindle line up. Minis also made wonderful Tahkli spindles if the tip of the shaft was sharpened. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #akerworks #akerworksmodularspindle #modularspindle #minispindle


On July 14th 2015 @akerworks announced a new whorl type the Geranium. This quickly became one of my favorites and the Medium Geranium is what you’ll find in the @akerworks drop spindle starter kit. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #akerworks #akerworksmodularspindle #modularspindle


After thorough testing Adan developed three sizes for the Trillium to become the first set of spindles in the Modular Adjustable Spindle System. The large size was made slightly larger than the original Trillium and the others went down in radius by 1/2 an inch. They sprung up on March 6th 2015 like beautiful spring flowers. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #akerworks #akerworksmodularspindle #modularspindle


Thursday, November 26, 2020

I had so much fun putting together these render samples for the @spottedewefibers shop page. This Starling V3 is owned by @jessicamaryfarmer ❤️ Birth Certificates renders come as a 8.5 by 11 printable file. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #starlingspinner #starlingv3 #daedalusspinningwheels #spottedewefibers #daedalusspinningwheelsrenders


Exciting news!!!! Dave and Becca have enjoyed my @daedalusspinningwheels renders I do to plan out my colors for new wheels so much that I’ll now be selling my rendering services on the @spottedewefibers website! Originally this was going to be just so folks could plan out the colors of their wheels but I thought hey! What if I make birth certificates that has the name of your wheel, the date the egg was laid(purchase date), the date it flew the coop(shipping date), and its serial number. The birth certificates are delivered as a 8.5 by 11 printable file. I’ve had a lot of fun putting this together and I’m looking forward to rendering other people’s dream wheels! Ordering of Renders and Birth Certificates is now live with Black Friday update! 😄 #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #starlingspinner #starlingv3 #daedalusspinningwheels #spottedewefibers #daedalusspinningwheelsrenders


Wednesday, November 25, 2020

A closer look at the Kingwood Supported Dealgan. I love the beauty of Heartwood and Sapwood together. ❤️ #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #supporteddealgan #dealgan #longdrawjamesspindles


A closer look at the Kingwood with Curly Maple shaft UFO by @longdrawjames. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #longdrawjamesspindles


This is the set I’ve been waiting for since the moment @longdrawjames showed me in passing a Kingwood long he was thinking about purchasing. It was so incredibly gorgeous and I knew if he got even just part of it I’d love to have a set of both his spindles and a bowl. The UFO has a Curly Maple shaft which looks very similar to the sap of the Kingwood. The bowl and Supported Dealgan feature both the Heartwood and Sapwood. The Dealgan is about half and half so depending on how you look at the spindle you see all Heartwood, all Sapwood, or a split of both. I love how there’s so much variation in the wood in terms of the grain and color. The Sapwood is such a beautiful contrast. I’m extremely impressed by how beautifully the Supported Dealgan spins as the density between Heartwood and Sapwood can throw things off balance easily. James will have more spindles and bowls made out of this gorgeous wood. He’ll have some available this year before winter sets in and more available once he gets back to the lathe once things warm up next year. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #supporteddealgan #dealgan #longdrawjamesspindles


This beauty is made of Curly Maple and was going into the bin due to a finishing snafu that caused some splotches. It a beautiful spinner though and the imperfections are not that bad. James is quite the perfectionist so anything that lands in the whole is sure to be wonderful in every way. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #supporteddealgan #dealgan #longdrawjamesspindles


This was one of those moments where @longdrawjames showed me a sneak peek at what he had worked on that day and I knew it had to be part of my flock. This gorgeous set is made of Macassar Ebony. It’s incredibly gorgeous. ❤️ #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #supporteddealgan #dealgan #longdrawjamesspindles


This Spalted Tamarind definitely gave James a run for his money 😂 I knew it could be a tricky wood and that it likely wouldn’t be perfectly balanced but all that would be worth how beautiful it looks imperfections and all. It’s got some wobbles due to the nature of the wood and the difficulties it caused but I absolutely love it! The wobbles will likely calm down once I throw fiber at it. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #longdrawjamesspindles


The latest additions to my supported spindle flock arrived from @longdrawjames. These are absolutely exquisite! Left to right Macassar Ebony bowl, Curly Maple Supported Dealgan, Spalted Tamarind and Ebony UFO, Macassar Ebony Supported Dealgan, Kingwood Supported Dealgan, Kingwood and Curly Maple UFO, and Kingwood bowl. Each one is so beautiful! #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #supporteddealgan #dealgan #longdrawjamesspindles