I have had many friends who have spun their own wool over the years. I have always wanted to learn but didn’t have the mental space or the equipment to move forward. Recently I have had a chance to start from the beginning.
Sorting fleece, carding it properly, making rolags and then spinning it.
I have even been able to try three different wheels. It has been such a blessing.
The biggest thing I have learned, though, is that spinning is addictive, meditative and most of all, rather complex to learn. There are so many ways to grow as a spinster/ spinner. Once you dare say you have one skill under your belt, you have thousands of variations you can learn next. Spinning really is a craft for one who learns quickly and loves a good challenge with a beautiful, useful, output once finished.
I’m so happy for you Rachel that you did start spinning !! I TOTALLY agree spinning IS addictive, and so much fun ! Did you fid that spinning feel ”watery” !?…I feel that when I spin, the movement of my feet feel like I’m on water, like on a boat or something …does this make sense !? Anyway…I did start myself last year and just LOVE it ! Hope to share more of this experience with you in the future 🙂 Cheers,
~Julie xo