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[Daugherty4inNC]

I live in an area that grows tons of cotton. I can get lots of cotton from gleaning the fields, and my mother has my grandmothers spinning wheel that is in mint condition. Where would I do to find information on spinning fiber into yarn using an over 100 year old spinning wheel? Still has the fiber brush and everything is with it. Any suggestions?

[MullersLaneFarm]

How wonderful to be able to spin on an older wheel. It may still need to have dust brushed off and re-oiled. I'd love to see a picture of it!

 

The technique of using an older wheel is the same as using a newer wheel. There are just 3 steps in spinining fiber into yarn ... drafting your fiber (attenuating it to the thickness of the yarn you want to make), putting twist into it and wrapping it on a bobbin.

 

The choice of fiber and it's preparation varies though. Cotton has a very short staple and needs a lot of twist to hold it together. Wool has a longer staple and is usually easier for a beginning spinner.

 

There are some useful spinning links on my webpage you might find helpful

[classic crochet]

I live in an area that grows tons of cotton. I can get lots of cotton from gleaning the fields, and my mother has my grandmothers spinning wheel that is in mint condition. Where would I do to find information on spinning fiber into yarn using an over 100 year old spinning wheel? Still has the fiber brush and everything is with it. Any suggestions?

 

 

I admit I'm green with envy! Please do post a photo of the wheel

[wiz3283]

I reccomend taking a class and learning how to clean, card and spin your yarn. It takes time and a bit of practice to get your yarns consistant but so worth it. I would love to own my own wheel somday. What a great gift you have to have your grandmothers wheel. Please do post a picture for us.

[teapot]

Oooh you are so lucky to have a old spinning wheel with so much sentimental value!!!

 

I hope you post a picture of it. I am looking for a spinning wheel too, although I wonder if I would have enough attention span to stick to it.

 

I came across one at a garage sale but the lady wanted 350.00 for it and would only come down to 325.00. Too much money for me to buy it. Oh well. Teapot.