With a blog title like that, it was a matter of time
The bug has caught. One drop spindle bought, two made (but need work), and I am borrowing my friend's spinning wheel to learn, because (drumroll, trumpets please) Dad has offered to make me a spinning wheel for xmas! YAHOOIE! (Um, sorry about all the hints, Dad...)
So I am gathering info on what I *must* have and what I *might* like, and will pass on details to Dad. So far I like the double treadle, like having a brake around, the Louet my dear friend lent me is great but I think it moves a little fast for me, and most importantly, I am not coordinated enough yet to make good yarn. My yarn BITES. If my yarn were a movie, it'd be "Android" (look it up, but by god, don't watch it)
Here are the picture-y bits:
my friend's Louet
leather brake, shown for Dad
My friend demonstrates how to make yarn
don't mind the messy desk behind...
and, my drop spindle. Anything "good" on here was done by my friend, I take all responsibility for the awful stuff ;-)