Tag: spinning wheels

New Developments

New roof on the old half of the sheep shed! (near side in the photo, for hay storage)

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Not quite ready to pack in hay for next winter yet, but we’re getting there.

The sheep are impressed with the progress so far. They’ve been supervising very closely-

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In other news, we’ve got nothing in the way of cherries this year (boo), but little quinces (yea!)

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and a few pears

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I just love how the little pears grow upside down on the tree. They look so cute and perky.

And…..

(drumroll)

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Introducing Mr. Bulky Spinner!

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Isn’t he handsome?

Here’s a closer look at the flyer-

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Cool, eh?

It’s bobbin-led, of course, so it is really different from spinning on my other wheels, but I’m starting to get the hang of it.

Gonna make me some nice think squishy yarns.

🙂