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Spindle Full, Spindle Empty, Need More Spindles

  • Abby Franquemont
  • May 30, 2009
  • 33 Comments So far
  • Spindles
  • Articles | Spindles

There’s a lot to say about filling up a spindle. I often hear from folks who have been told that a big problem with spindles is that you just can’t put a lot of yarn on them, and that’s one of the reasons why wheels win out. The thing is, it isn’t true. Flyer wheels […]

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Spindle Positions

  • Abby Franquemont
  • May 28, 2009
  • 21 Comments So far
  • Spindles
  • Articles | Handspinning | Spindles

Wow, I want to thank you all for the terrific responses to the question about spinning standing up vs. sitting down! I would urge anybody who hasn’t to read the comments — there’s some fantastic food for though there. Here’s why I asked: over the past few months, I’ve heard lots of people say lots […]

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So here’s a question

  • Abby Franquemont
  • May 20, 2009
  • 118 Comments So far
  • Spindles
  • Articles | Spindles

I’m hearing two questions asked a lot lately, and I’m intrigued about them, so I figure it’s time to Ask The Blog. Are you ready? Okay, the first question is: “Can you spin with a spindle while you’re standing up?” and the second one is: “Can you spin with a spindle while you’re sitting down?” […]

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What’s the deal with those heavy spindles marketed for beginners?

  • Abby Franquemont
  • Mar 4, 2008
  • 20 Comments So far
  • Getting Started, Handspinning, Spindles, spinning
  • Articles | Getting Started | Handspinning | Spindles

From time to time, the question arises: Why are there so many heavy spindles marketed as being “Great for beginners!” and so on? We’re talking about spindles weighing 3-5 ounces (85-140 grams), with big fat dowels for shafts, and generally low whorl. “Would you ever use this thing?” people ask. “Could you?” Well, sure. That […]

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Tell me a bit about Andean spinning!

  • Abby Franquemont
  • Jan 29, 2008
  • 23 Comments So far
  • andean spinning, andean textiles, Peru, Spindles, spinning
  • Articles | Handspinning | Peru | Spinning Tech

I’ve answered a few questions in various places over the past several months about Andean spinning, which is a subject very near and dear to my heart. I first learned to spin in the Peruvian community to which my family moved when my sister and I were little, and spinning in the Andean way is […]

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