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Spinning with Turkish Spindles: Singles to Plying

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Friday, January 10, 2020

This spindle makes me so happy! I thought I had missed out on getting one of @carry.cherry’s Ladybug Turkish. It’s such a fitting design for me with my love for bugs especially ladybugs. I’ve been talking with Galina about her spindles and how she uses beeswax from her family’s bees. I had purchased one of her Bee themed spindles a few weeks ago and it’s on its journey across the world to me. I love that purchasing that spindle help support bees local to her. I just recently I purchased this Ladybug one from her via @thewooleryshop which had much less distance to travel. I also picked up this gorgeous Sunshiny Day braid from @threewatersfarm out of Merino/Silk that will be the inaugural spin for my very first spindles from Galina. It’s going to be such a wonderful happy spin. 🐞💛🐝 #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #twfjan20 #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #carrycherryspindle


Last photo of this yarn on the Super Skeiner. Total yardage after washing was about 970 yards at 18-20 WPI. Fiber is BFL/Silk dyed by @threewatersfarm in the colorway Rainbow Palace. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #starlingspinner #daedalusspinningwheels #starlingxl #superskeiner #akerworks


Happy yarn!!! Hey @akerworks!!!! I love how beautifully photogenic the Super Skeiner is. It makes photographing the yarn so much fun. Total yardage after washing was about 970 yards at 18-20 WPI. Fiber is BFL/Silk dyed by @threewatersfarm in the colorway Rainbow Palace. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #starlingspinner #daedalusspinningwheels #starlingxl #superskeiner #akerworks


This is one mighty long skein! Skeined at 3 yards on the Super Skeiner. Total yardage after washing was about 970 yards at 18-20 WPI. Fiber is BFL/Silk dyed by @threewatersfarm in the colorway Rainbow Palace. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #starlingspinner #daedalusspinningwheels #starlingxl #superskeiner #akerworks


All skeined up!!!! I know many of you have been waiting to see this super happy yarn all skeined up. More photos to come! This skein was 8 oz so I decided to skein it at 3 yards on my Super Skeiner which allows for a prettier twisted skein than if I had skeined it at 2 yards. Total yardage after washing was about 970 yards at 18-20 WPI. Fiber is BFL/Silk dyed by @threewatersfarm in the colorway Rainbow Palace. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #starlingspinner #daedalusspinningwheels #starlingxl #superskeiner #akerworks


The entire 18 spindle Jenkins Flock that took part in this spin along with the bobbin full. It’s such a joy knowing that each one of these spindles has a hand in making such a happy beautiful yarn. 🌈 🐝🐢 #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #starlingspinner #daedalusspinningwheels #starlingxl


Happy flowery bobbin end 💛🐝 #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #starlingspinner #daedalusspinningwheels #starlingxl


I love how massive the Starlings XL bobbin is. Still plenty of room! I’m so happy I decided to make yellow bobbins. The black ones are pretty cool and go with everything but the yellow is just such a happy color. 🐝💛 #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #starlingspinner #daedalusspinningwheels #starlingxl


Thursday, January 9, 2020

Being able to see my yarn through beautifully patterned bobbin ends makes my heart sing! This particular bobbin on my @daedalusspinningwheels Starling XL was custom designed and printed by me after one of my favorite kinds of flowers, Dahlias. I designed these to tide me over on flowery bobbins until @Akerworks makes compatible bobbins. As soon as he has compatible ones I’m going to kit both my Starlings with Lotus bobbins. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #starlingspinner #daedalusspinningwheels #starlingxl


The entire 8 oz of my big Flock Spin on one bobbin! I love how much space is on these bobbins! #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #starlingspinner #daedalusspinningwheels #starlingxl


All of my spindle spins are wheel plied. I love the ability to ply a whole project as one skein rather than several smaller ones. This means I can use up as much of the yarn as possible when using it for a knitting project. My Big 18 Jenkins Flock Spin was chain plied starting with the inside of the Swan’s turtle and then continued on in the same order I spun them to preserve the color changes. In the past I exclusively chain plied on my Aura but have gotten used to the technique on my Starlings which gives a major boost to portability even during plying which is a huge plus! You can see here the remnants of one of my turtles... no worries all turtles behaved and no singles were lost! I know a lot of folks worry about plying directly from the turtles but with practice and experience it becomes much easier and of course saves time which is something I feel is so important. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #starlingspinner #daedalusspinningwheels #starlingxl


Tuesday, January 7, 2020

The first and last spindle of my big Flock Spin. It amazes me still how I can spin the same weight on both spindles. The Swan weighs 41g and the Bee Hummingbird weighs 3.28g. I love that I can use my flock for a single project letting each one stretch out their wings to fly. ❤️🐢 #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


The 18th and final spindle for the Flock Spin series is my wee bonnie Bee Hummingbird made of Beeswing Narra. This spindle only weighs 3.28 grams and has the last 7 grams of the spin on it. The Bees are incredible spinners and it amazes me how Ed has created something so delicately tiny. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


The 17th spindle in the series is my Tineo Kuchulu. This itty bitty and the last one only have approximately 7 grams on them each. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


The 16th spindle in the series is my Spalted Tamarind Finch. One of my all time favorite woods. ❤️#handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


The 15th spindle in the series is my Lilac Kuchulu. This little spindle captured my heart the moment I saw Ed Jenkins place it out on display. I picked it up immediately, admired the adorable ladybugs and beautiful wood, and never let it go. I’ll be adding a new Ladybug Spindle soon to my flock from @carry.cherry ❤️🐞#handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


The 14th spindle in the series is my Macassar Ebony Finch. I love the striking contrast between the green and the dark wood. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


The 13th spindle in the series is my Horn Turkish. It’s made out of Jacob Horn. This was my first non wood Turkish made by Ed Jenkins. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


Moving on into the smaller spindles. The 12th spindle in the series is my Kingwood Finch. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


Monday, January 6, 2020

On the twelfth day of #spin15aday12days I arranged all my spinning I had done. I’m so overjoyed with finally finishing my #big18jenkinsspin and to finally start working on my advent spins. I finished four spindles for the big Flock Spin, plied it all up, and then started these four Spins from my Advents. I’ll have more photos of the Flock Spin to come. ❤️ #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #inglenookfibersadvent #inglenookfibers #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #hipstrings #base12sal


The 11th spindle in the series is my Spalted Hawthorne Aegean. This one was a special one made for Tour de Fleece 2017 and even has an adorable little turtle on it. The wood is very similar to the Spalted Madrone. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


The 10th spindle in the series is my Spalted Madrone Aegean. I’m a sucker for Spalted woods. The striking contrast in the grain unique to each piece of wood. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


The 9th spindle in the series is my Holly Lark. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


The 8th spindle in the series is my Mountain Mahogany Aegean. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


The 7th spindle in the series is my Patagonia Rosewood Wren. This wood is so incredibly gorgeous with a lovely shimmer to it that is hard to capture. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


The 6th spindle in the series is my Tulipwood Lark. This was the very first Jenkins I picked out in person when I met Ed and Wanda for the first time at Black Sheep Gathering in 2013. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


Friday, January 3, 2020

Starting a um a few days late on this advent by @inglenookfibers. The very first package is so beautiful. Can’t wait to see the rest! This is my first time spinning their fiber. ❤️ #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #inglenookfibersadventcalendar #inglenookfibers #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


I’m finally starting my #base12SAL from @hipstrings. These are the dozen spindles that will be taking part in this spin. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #base12SAL #hipstrings #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


Tomorrow is the big day, St. Distaff’s Day!!!! If you are around this neck of the woods this is a must go to event! I’ll be bringing all three of my @daedalusspinningwheels and a ton of @akerworks tools for folks to try out including the brand new Super Skeiner. If you are going please let me know! ❤️ #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #NwRSA #nwrsadistaffday #stdistaffsday #StDistaffsDay2020 #daedalusspinningwheels #starlingspinner #blackbirdespinner #akerworks #superskeiner


I still have this extra Majacraft Overdrive head if anyone would like to adopt it for their Aura. Asking price is $450. It can be picked up in Monroe Washington at St Distaff’s Day. #StDistaffsDay #stdistaffsday2020


Thursday, January 2, 2020

All skeined up and taking a good soak! Yardage prior to washing was 975 yards for 8 oz of BFL/Silk. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfdec19 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #starlingspinner #daedalusspinningwheels


On the 9th day of #spin15aday12days I finished plying and skeined up my Flock Spin. Unfortunately can’t place it by the fire while lit as our upgrade to tankless water heater takes up enough gas to not be allowed to use the fireplace except during power outages. Water heater upgrade was worth it though. ❤️ #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfdec19 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


Second layer at 441 yards. I’ve gone through about the last 10 spindles so far. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfjan20 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #superskeiner #akerworks


Winding off at 3 yards on the Super Skeiner! Yardage is 240 yards so far. 😄


The LAST TURTLE!!!!!!!!! So far plying has been relatively smooth and even the few yarn barfs were easily managed. This wee little turtle is the freshest of the bunch and I’ll be taking it a bit slower as it might want to cause a little trouble. Luckily it’s only 7.1g so it’ll go be quick regardless.


Wednesday, January 1, 2020

On the 8th day of #spin15aday12days I realized I missed taking a photo of the bobbin on the 7th day. It was entirely purple as seen in my 2019 group photo. I only have 4 turtles left to ply! It will get done tomorrow! #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #jenkinsturkishspindle #twfdec19 #Big18JenkinsSpin #threewatersfarm #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday


Every year I end the year with a group photo of everything spinning related I did that year. I got a bit of a late start on gathering everything together. It always surprises me just how much everything piles up when I put it all together. 2019 was full of surprises and I certainly didn’t anticipate that I would have an espinner! The three @daedalusspinningwheels pictured here I made thanks to Dave and they totally threw all of my spinning expectations for this year out the window 🤣 I spun and plied nearly 30 oz of yarn on my Starlings! That’s not including the plying I’m currently doing on Bumbles. I finally finished spinning the Big 18 Jenkins Flock Spin ans will have that hopefully all plied up today or tomorrow. I acquired several new spindles and played with dyeing my own handspun thanks to @woolwench’s incredible dyeing techniques she shared through TinyStudio. I still have a lot of existing spinning projects to finish and I hope to finish them this year. #daedalusspinningwheels #spottedewefibers #spinnersofinstagram #spinallthethings #spinallthefiber #spinstagram #espinner #spinningyarn #handspunstagram #igspinners #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #starlingspinner #allenberryspindle #judithmackenzie #blackbirdespinner #akerworks #akerworksmodularspindle #jenkinsturkishspindle #aaronmakesstuff #threewatersfarm #twfjan20 #woolgatherings #huckleberryknits #greenwoodfiberworks