SPINNING DEMO
Sunday Cyndy and I – but mostly Cyndy – did a spinning demo at the Williams House overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack. The house is owned by the Wallenpaupack Historical Society.
I had some roving from the Sheep Shed Studio that I had dyed and had already spun one bobbin on my Londonderry, N H wheel that dates from around 1800. I spun a second one and plied the two bobbins during the afternoon. Cyndy showed combing wool, spinning on the great wheel and drop spindle spinning.
I had some roving from the Sheep Shed Studio that I had dyed and had already spun one bobbin on my Londonderry, N H wheel that dates from around 1800. I spun a second one and plied the two bobbins during the afternoon. Cyndy showed combing wool, spinning on the great wheel and drop spindle spinning.
posted by finnsheep at 2:05 PM
3 Comments:
Thanks for inviting me to come along for the demo!
It was fun, and nice to talk to folks that were so interested! They asked some very good questions- and had a lovely collection of old textile equipment in the "textile room".
Too bad their old Walking Wheel was painted together... and I hope they vote to fix the old loom!
Sounds like a great way to spend a day. I didn't realize that was WHS house as I haven't been over there in years. I use to pass by there every day and loved the house. I might have to go take a look inside.
It's nice to have a face to put to your name! Sounds like a nice time, Grace.
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