Comments on: Spinning in the Old Way by Priscilla A. Gibson-Roberts, part of the Green Books Campaign

By: Saturday Review of Books: November 14, 2009 : Semicolon

Saturday Review of Books: November 14, 2009 : Semicolon — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:58:53 +0000

[...] (The Calling)57. jama’s alphabet soup (Tofu Quilt)58. Megan (The Fireman’s Wife)59. WordLily (Spinning in the Old Way)60. WordLily (The Hidden)61. WordLily (White Picket Fences)62. S. Krishna (The Widow [...]

By: wordlily

wordlily — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:58:19 +0000

Oh, I’m sad you (may) have to sell your wheel! What Ashford wheel do you have? I seriously considered the Kiwi when I was looking. I really love spinning. I’m glad that knitting doesn’t bother your hands, though, too.

By: Margot at Joyfully Retired

Margot at Joyfully Retired — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:53:48 +0000

Excellent post. I have Robert’s Knitting in the Old Way and love it for the inspiration she gives me. I also have a spinning wheel (an Ashford) that I am probably going to have to sell. As my hands have aged it’s become more difficult to do. But my mind still loves to spin so I still read about it. I don’t have a problem knitting so I’m thankful for that. I agree with Kathy – I’d love to read posts about your fiber experiencers. I’ve noticed lots of book bloggers who also love to knit and/or spin.

I’m also glad this is a Green book – an important move in the right direction.

By: diaryofaneccentric

diaryofaneccentric — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:22:07 +0000

I know nothing about spinning but the process fascinates me. I’m with Kathy — I’d love for you to post about it. As a knitter, I’m all about learning more about all things yarn.

–Anna

By: Bookjourney

Bookjourney — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:02:22 +0000

Way cool that you are participating in this – I wish I would have known about it! I love the post and the book sounds interesting!

By: Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)

Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:54:39 +0000

this sounds like a fascinating book.

By: wordlily

wordlily — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:27:12 +0000

Hey, thanks!

By: wordlily

wordlily — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:26:59 +0000

Yikes, wow, 4 ounces would be tough, I imagine. Thanks for stopping by!

By: beth

beth — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:57:35 +0000

I agree with Deb:-)

By: Deborah Robson

Deborah Robson — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:48:34 +0000

Your 1.5-ounce spindle is fine; it’s just probably not the easiest type to learn on or the most versatile, because it’s best suited for making relatively fine yarns and not as easy to control as one that’s a touch heavier. I learned on a 4-ounce spindle, because that was all that was available when I started. I’d rather have a new spindler on a 1.5-ounce than a 4-ounce!

“Expensive” has nothing to do with the value of a spindle. Some of the nicest little spindles I’ve ever seen were made from wooden toy wheels (from the craft store) and dowels (there’s an article in an old issue of Spin-Off, and a few referenes online although I haven’t checked them out).