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Spinning with Turkish Spindles: Singles to Plying

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Saturday, October 31, 2020

Last photo for tonight of my first project on Dandillion the Starling V3. This project is spinning up like a dream. Everything about it from the wheel, to the colorway, and the fiber is just perfect. 💛 #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #starlingspinner #starlingv3 #daedalusspinningwheels #spottedewefibers


I’m always looking for fun ways to shoot my projects. I love the framing of the wheel with the fiber being spun. On the right is the first braid which I left as is for the first ply and on the left is the second braid which I split in half for the second ply. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #starlingspinner #starlingv3 #daedalusspinningwheels #spottedewefibers


Got in a wee bit of spinning time in during the @daedalusspinningwheels Saturday zoom spin in. This wheel is awesomesauce and the color and fiber I’ve chosen as my first project on Dandillion could not be more perfect. The colorway is Holy Hibiscus and the fiber blend is 14.5 Micron Merino/White Eri/Gold Angelina by @spottedewefibers #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #starlingspinner #starlingv3 #daedalusspinningwheels #spottedewefibers


A side by side comparison between the Starling Mini/XL and Starling V3. The new V3 comes in one size which is slightly shorter than the XL while still maintaining bobbin capacity due to increased bobbin diameter/flyer width. Left to Right: Starling Mini, Starling V3, and Starling XL. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #starlingspinner #starlingv3 #starlingmini #starlingxl #daedalusspinningwheels


Friday, October 30, 2020

While working on my new birdie I took the opportunity to do some updates on my Starling Mini and XL. They now have the standard orifice flyer cap with the accent color orifice reducer. I love how the new V3 looks. I can definitely see a lot of wonderful updates to it but it still retains the heart of the original Starling. Left to right Starling Mini V1/2, Starling XL V1/2, and Starling V3. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #starlingspinner #starlingv3 #starlingmini #starlingxl #daedalusspinningwheels


I had to get a family photo of my @daedalusspinningwheels flock. It has been such a pleasure to be able to own each of these wheels and help Dave behind the scenes and test each wheel out to ensure these beauties are the best birdie wheels they can be! Left to Right: Starla the Starling Mini V1/2, Bumbles the Starling XL V1/2, Luna the Blackbird, Magpie, and Dandillion the Starling V3. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #starlingspinner #starlingv3 #starlingmini #starlingxl #daedalusblackbird #daedalusspinningwheels #daedalusmagpie


3/4 view of Dandillion the Starling V3 to see the new tension setup on the right side. This new version takes a lot of the wonderful elements of Magpie to fit in this small Starling foot print. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #starlingspinner #starlingv3 #daedalusspinningwheels


Side view of Dandillion the Starling V3. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #starlingspinner #starlingv3 #daedalusspinningwheels


Front view of Dandillion the Starling V3. Loving the new tie off knob and flyer threader location. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #starlingspinner #starlingv3 #daedalusspinningwheels


SQUEEEE!!!! My Starling V3 is finished and ready for spinning all the things. I’ve named him Dandillion. Bonus points for those who get the name reference. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #starlingspinner #daedalusspinningwheels #starlingv3 #tossacointoyourwitcher


I’m still working on Ravelry Dark Mode. It’s definitely a bit complicated to get everything adjusted just right. Here’s a sneak peek at the forums so far. Please let me know what you think. It’s been a fine balancing act between providing enough contrast without being blinding. I’m not happy with the link colors. #ravelry #ravelrypro #ravelryaccessibility #ravelrydesigner #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram #weaversofinstagram #newravelrydesign #knittersofravelry #ravelrycrochet #ravelrydesigner #ravelrydesigners #ravelryupdate #ravelryknitter #ravelryknitters #crochetersofravelry


Saturday, October 24, 2020

Close up of my first woolen spin yarn on my new supporter spindles by @longdrawjames. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #supporteddealgan #dealgan


My first yarn with my supporter spindles by @longdrawjames. One is a UFO and the other is a Supported Dealgan. I’m super pleased with how this yarn turned out. It’s my best woolen spin yarn yet! I’m looking forward to giving it a good wash and seeing how that affects it. I’m looking forward to my next woolen spin project on my support spindles. ❤️ #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #supporteddealgan #spindlebowl #dealgan


Here’s the full 2.04 oz all plied up! I’ve missed spinning on my @akerworks spindles. They have such an incredible spin. ❤️ #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #akerworks #akerworksmodularspindle #modularspindle


I decided since it was only a two ounce project that I’d go ahead and spindle ply this one with an @akerworks Large Lotus Modular Spindle on 10 inch shaft. I nearly completed the plying yesterday but then a migraine set in. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #supporteddealgan #spindlebowl #dealgan #akerworks #akerworksmodularspindle #modularspindle


Yesterday I finished the last of the rolags to complete an ounce on the UFO Supported Spindle by @longdrawjames. I’m looking forward to the next spinny adventure with my supporter spindles. ❤️ #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #supporteddealgan #spindlebowl #dealgan


Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Towards the end of the sampler I was focusing more on my picks per inch and trying to get a better feel for how I should be beating to get the right ppi. I’m extremely pleased with how this turned out but know I’ll see a lot of improvements with more practice. #weaving #weaversofinstagram #weaversofig #babymacomber #samplerweaving #floorloomweaver #floorloomweaving #jstonlineguild #janestaffordtextiles #janestaffordonlineguild


Love this pattern section!!!! This is the bottom side of the fabric. I love how different the patterns look on the opposite side. I’d definitely love to see more of this! #weaving #weaversofinstagram #weaversofig #babymacomber #samplerweaving #floorloomweaver #floorloomweaving #jstonlineguild #janestaffordtextiles #janestaffordonlineguild


I’m so thankful I joined the #janestaffordonlineguild. I learned how to do this hemming on the loom and decided that’s what I’d do for the end of this piece and then went back and also did the beginning. It was really easy to do and looks so nice! #weaving #weaversofinstagram #weaversofig #babymacomber #samplerweaving #floorloomweaver #floorloomweaving #jstonlineguild #janestaffordtextiles #janestaffordonlineguild


SQUEEE!!!! My first complex project on my Baby Mac is done!!! I started this project on August 29th and have been working on and off and on. I’ve learned so much throughout this project especially after I watched the first season of the #janestaffordonlineguild. I’m looking forward to seeing what’s in store for the next adventure! #weaving #weaversofinstagram #weaversofig #babymacomber #samplerweaving #floorloomweaver #floorloomweaving #jstonlineguild #janestaffordtextiles #janestaffordonlineguild


Friday, October 2, 2020

A closer view of the UFO Supported Spindle by @longdrawjames. Spinning is going extremely well so far and looking forward to playing with something other than these white merino rolags I made 5 years ago for a different supported spindle. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #spindlebowl


Having a lot of fun with the UFO Supported Spindle as well! I’m winding this one like I normally do with any of my spindles that wind onto the shaft. I’m a bit out of practice but it’ll take form nicely soon. I’m loving this secondary storage cop technique that Fleegle(Susan) uses. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #spindlebowl


I wasn’t quite sure the best way to form a cop on this Supported Dealgan. My first instinct was to form a center pull like I do on traditional suspended Daelgans. The cop is forming nicely and the spindle continues to spin beautifully and easily. The spindle weighs 36.2g and so far the cop weighs 7.8g. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #supporteddaelgan #spindlebowl


I’ve only been spinning with this spindle for 3 days and I can already tell it’s the perfect spindle for me. Both of the spindles I got from @longdrawjames are everything I had hoped they would be and now I foresee a lot more long draw spinning in my future both on wheels and support spindles. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #supporteddaelgan #spindlebowl


Thursday, October 1, 2020

An update for my Ravelry Theme is now live! This update includes fixes for font size and spacing adjustment, tones down some black lines, removes a new cyan hover, and includes a visibility update for Herdwick. As always if you spot anything that needs more fixing please let me know. ❤️ #ravelry #ravelrypro #ravelryaccessibility #ravelrydesigner #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram #weaversofinstagram #newravelrydesign #knittersofravelry #ravelrycrochet #ravelrydesigner #ravelrydesigners #ravelryupdate #ravelryknitter #ravelryknitters #crochetersofravelry


The last gorgeous fibery surprise in the box from @longdrawjames was this beautiful British Polwarth that’s already scoured and ready to be combed. It’s stunning! #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #polwarth #britishpolwarth


A gorgeous surprise from @longdrawjames. This is hand dyed silk brick. He sent me a wee sample of it to play with and I have a grand idea of blending it with Black Llama from Judith MacKenzie, Humbug Merino, Carbonized Bamboo, and Red Eri. I’m not sure how I’ll want to spin it up whether I’ll create roving which was my original idea of perhaps form rolags to spin on my new spindles. Decisions decisions... Anywho! He decided to send me the whole lot of it! It’s incredibly gorgeous and it’s going to be beautiful in the blend and I may need to spin some by itself! #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #silk #silkbrick


In addition to the gorgeous spindles that arrived from @longdrawjames I also got some beautiful fiber. This Wensleydale was dyed by James and is destined to become some 2 ply lace for weaving in combination with the dark gray/gray Wensleydale he sent earlier this year. I’ve not spun Wensleydale before so I’m looking forward to spinning it and sorting out how I want to weave with it. It’ll be a lot of fun! #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #wensleydale #wensleydalesheep


I’m absolutely loving this supported Daelgan by @longdrawjames. #handspunstagram #spinstagram #igspinners #spinnersofinstagram #handspun #handspunyarn #fiberfeature #wemakeyarn #fiberyfun365 #spin15aday #supportedspindle #supporteddaelgan #spindlebowl