The Sip -n- SpinSupport and drop spindle spinning has grown in popularity over the last few years. Join me as I share what I've learned since rediscovering these amazing and versatile tools.
Spindle Spinning RevisitedThe Sip -n- Spin2020-11-26 | Support and drop spindle spinning has grown in popularity over the last few years. Join me as I share what I've learned since rediscovering these amazing and versatile tools.
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #DeathintheAfternoon #Spindles #SupportSpinning #DropSpindles #SupportSpindles #TxoatileSpindle #VictorianSilkSpindle #DealganScottishSpindle #TurkishSpindle #TibetanSpindle #RussianSpindle #AntiqueSpindle #NoveltySpindles #PhangSpindle #TaklisSpindle #KromskiSpindle #TartusSpindleSpindle Spotlight #02 - Jeri Brock Cross Arm SpindleThe Sip -n- Spin2023-10-15 | In this Spindle Spotlight, I am featuring a double arm or Turkish style spindle by Jeri Brock. Jeri was the first woodworker to create spindles with unique cutouts on the cross arms. Jeri Brock Woodworking: jeribrockwoodworks.com
Spindle Style Pros: Easy to start Can park and draft Portable Can be spun suspended or supported if shaft has pointed end Good for beginners Cop (turtle) forms a center pull ball Can be stored flat when not being used Can spin and ply easily with this style
Spindle Style Cons: Smaller sizes limit amount that can be plied Larger sizes are less portable
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#spinning #spinningspotlight #learningtospin #spinningtutorial #tutorial #howtospin #suspendedspindle #crossarmspindle #turkishspindle #spinningtools #ancienttools #historicalspinning #yarnspinning #simplespinning #yarntools #supportedTurkish Spindle SpinningThe Sip -n- Spin2023-10-14 | Seasonal spinning with this pumpkin colored fiber and cocktail. Check back tomorrow for a Turkish spindle spotlight!LWS Majestic eSpinner UnboxingThe Sip -n- Spin2023-10-10 | In this episode, I unbox my new Level Wind Systems Majestic spinning wheel. I purchased "the whole shebang," but you can purchase pieces separately. This is an amazing espinner! I also discovered Black Snail Patterns that inspired this ensemble.
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#unboxing #spinningwheel #spotlight #siberiancats #cutecats #catblockedBlending witches brew battsThe Sip -n- Spin2023-10-09 | I used all the fiber from last years Wildwood Farms advent box to create some amazing Halloween themed batts. I'll be spinning this on the Majestic spinning by Level Winder Systems.Spindle Spotlight #01 - Basque Txoatile SpindleThe Sip -n- Spin2023-10-08 | In this Spindle Spotlight, I'm featuring a single arm Txoatile or Basque style spindle. In Bette Hochberg's book "Handspindles," she talks about the evolution of spinning tools. This spindle is a lovely example of the hooked stick and a single arm spindle.
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#spindlespotlightSpindle Spotlight Series IntroductionThe Sip -n- Spin2023-10-07 | The more spindles I work with the more I realize how unique each one is. Over the course of the next few weeks, I am going to spotlight a specific spindle and maker.
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#spindlespotlight #sipnspin #thetipsyspinsterTour de Fleece; an amazing 23 days of sipping, spinning, sewing, and cooking! #dailypostThe Sip -n- Spin2023-07-24 | What an amazing Tour! I loved every day of this year's event!
#tourdefrance #tourdefleece #inspiration #spinning #yarn #wine #frenchcooking #tdf2023 #spinningyarn #vacation #summer #recipes #cocktails #photoofthedayLap (Navajo) Spindle Spinning, Plying, Lock SpinningThe Sip -n- Spin2023-07-09 | In this episode, I look at the versatility of the lap spindle, discuss the history I've found, and review some of the fun Churro sheep colors. This spindle was designed to spin and ply large amounts of yarn. It also works well for spinning art yarns.
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#lapspidle #navajospindle #chainplying #plyingball #navajospinning #supportspindle #lockspinningSpinning Magic - Longdraw from the FoldThe Sip -n- Spin2023-07-08 | Often, when I get to the end of a rolag, it straightens. A quick fix is to spin the last little bit from the fold and then join a new rolag. Spinning from the fold is also a really nice way to practice long draw spinning.Marmitako, Turning a Braid into Rolags, & Long Draw on EEW6The Sip -n- Spin2023-07-03 | I'm trying something new with this episode; cooking with the wine I'm drinking! I'm also demonstrating how to turn a braid into smaller rolags and spin long draw on the eew6.
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#tourdefleece #tourdefrance2023 #spinning #marmitako #txakoli #basquecooking #wine #longdraw #fauxlog #spanishwine #tunastew #eew6 #yarn #fiber #crafting #woolBraid to Rolag w/ Nostepine & Assissted Long Draw!The Sip -n- Spin2023-07-02 | Pulling rolags from a braid switches a worsted prep into a woolen prep! Twirling your fingers to slightly undo the twist can assist your long draw for a more even single.
#longdraw #eew6 #rolags #woolencraft #spinning #electricwheel #yarn #craftingNavajo/Lap Spindle Spinning #navajospindle #spinningThe Sip -n- Spin2023-06-20 | Here's a quick clip from a longer show I'm putting together on using a lap/ Navajo style spindle.
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#sipnspin #handspinning #yarn #fiber #wool #fiberprep #californiared #sheep #supportspindle #customspindle #woodworking #scouring #sorting #sheepshortOne Photo a Day; Six Days of Spinning #photoofthedayThe Sip -n- Spin2023-06-12 | A photo a day during a week of spinning with fiber inspired cocktails
#inspiration #rainbows #spinning #yarns #spindles #themes #photoofthedaySticky Fiber Fix! #navajochurro #spinningThe Sip -n- Spin2023-06-11 | From compacted sticky fiber to fluffy batts & rolags. When these Navajo Churro bumps arrived, they were still a little sticky, this would have made spinning a challenge. Luckily, there's a fix-simply re-scour the fiber, and then recard it!
#spinning #navajochurro #scour #fiber #washing #wool #bumps #batts #rolagsDIY Fiber Combs w/ Slow Motion Tahkli SpinningThe Sip -n- Spin2023-06-04 | You can make your own fiber processing combs using four steel tined hair picks and duct tape! These are quick combs that don't cost a lot to make! #fiber #diy #tahkli #spinning #comcs #diytools #quickcombsFirst Fleece? Some Thoughts on Picking the Perfect One.The Sip -n- Spin2023-06-04 | Summer is a great time to visit a wool & fiber festival; it's also when the annual The Tour de Fleece takes place. I wanted to share some thoughts on finding a good first fleece to process because I've seen a lot of posts asking about picking and processing a first fleece.
00:05 Kalimotxo Recipe 03:09 What are the Physical Traits of the Fleece? 03:43 Gulf Coast Native Sample #1 07:30 Gulf Coast Native Sample #2 (Dixie) 09:38 How will the Fleece be Prepared? 10:14 What Tools Will You Use to Prepare Your Fleece? 11:30 What Will Your Final Product Be? 12:15 DIY Combs 16:25 Spinning Dixie on a Tahkli Spindle 20:08 Mixed Breed Fleeces
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#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #hipstrings #TourdeFleece #fleece #fiber #GulfCoastNative #tahkli #tahklispinningSunday Spinning in the ParkThe Sip -n- Spin2023-05-28 | I was feeling a little Regency today, so I grabbed my perfectly portable Kromski Sonata and headed to the local park for some spinning in the sun.
#kromski #sonata #spinning #travelwheel #spinningwool #carding #valaiswoolFrom Braids to BattsThe Sip -n- Spin2023-05-14 | This is one way to blend two similar fiber braids into batts. #drumcarder #louet #fiberblending #batts #spinning #wool #fiberbatts #fiberprepStarting a Supported Spin w/a Phang Stlye SpindleThe Sip -n- Spin2023-03-08 | #supported #spinning #startspinning #phang #singingbowl #supportspinning #wool #woolencraft #phangspindleNostepine Fauxlog & Slow Motion Support Spin #spiningyarn #supportedThe Sip -n- Spin2023-03-05 | ...Joining Fiber on a Support Spindle: Cashmere/Silk BlendThe Sip -n- Spin2023-02-21 | ...Nano2 Short Forward Draw: Worsted Prep + Worsted Spin = Strong, Smooth Yarn.The Sip -n- Spin2023-02-16 | ...Nano2 Short Backward Draw - Merino & Silk: Hackle Blended & DizzedThe Sip -n- Spin2023-02-16 | ...Nano2 Long Draw from Worsted Prep (hackle blended & dizzed)The Sip -n- Spin2023-02-16 | ...Distaffs, Project Bags, & DIY Spinning Cloths!The Sip -n- Spin2023-01-22 | In January spinners who stopped spinning during the Twelve Days of Christmas went back to their wheels or spindles; Distaff Day marks that return to spinning. There are also two ways to celebrate the new year. This year I've set intentions rather than made resolutions. One intention is to create/ use the fabric scraps I've been collecting. In this episode I share two ways to use leftover fabric bits, and talk about a SAL I'll be participating in.
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#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #aluminumtrees #warrenchristmastrees #warrentrees #vintage #vintagetree #vintagechristmas #holidayhistory #vintagetoys #wishbook #toys #wearinghistory #retrofashion #shoebakery #vintageholiday #fibertoys #spoonflower #customshoes #holidayshoes #customfabricEEW Nano 2 Unboxing & Cotton SpinningThe Sip -n- Spin2022-12-22 | First a quick look at a few of the products made by Dreaming Robots, then unboxing the newest espinner, finally a look at spinning two types of cotton.
00:30 - Dreaming Robots Retrospective 07:10 - EEW 2 Nano Unboxing 17:30 - Spinning Cotton on the EEW 2 Nano
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #cotton #unboxing #handspinning #espinner #eew #eewnano2 #dreamingrobots #spinning #spinningcotton #handspinning #outofthebox #spinyarn #drafting #shortstaplecotton #rawcotton #cottonseeds #gincotton #cottonpods #electricwheel #minispinner #nanoSmall Business Saturday Shopping SuggestionsThe Sip -n- Spin2022-11-26 | As the holiday shopping season "officially" starts, here are a few of my favorite small business fiber suppliers and makers. Please check out and shop your local small businesses, and feel free to add your favorites in the comments.
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpinSpotlight- Wild Wool FarmThe Sip -n- Spin2022-10-08 | I LOVE fiber sampler boxes! They offer opportunities to work with a variety of fibers without committing to an entire fleece, and they have so much potential! I say that a lot in this video- lol. After recieving this incredible fiber box to try out, I decided to put together a little spotlight, and it was so much fun that I ordered my Halloween advent from Wildwool Farms too. They offer many wonderful fiber choices and boxes.
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #fibersamples #handspinning #handspun #fiberprep #fiber #sheep #spinning #breedsampler #wildwoolfarm #fiberbox #craftbox #fibervariety #spinit #knitit #weaveit #dryerballfiber #fiberbatts #somuchfiber #customfiberboxTour de Fleece 2022 ReflectionsThe Sip -n- Spin2022-07-30 | I put together a quick reflection about this year's three week Tour de Fleece event ✨️ This was the first year I set three separate and specific goals based on the Tour de France race stages.
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #TourdeFleece #handspinning #tourdefleece #tdf #fiber #spinning #fiber #sheep #spinning #dreamingrobots #espinner #eew6 #nano #electricwheels #spinolution #pollywog #greatwheel #timetrials #journaling #scrapbooking #instantcamera #aprondress #summerhat #sewing #sewyourclothes #summersewing #sundress #spinningapron #yellowjersey #tourdefrancedress #cyclingthemesTour de Fleece Spinning Wheel Spotlight: The EEW6 (The Go Anywhere Spinning Wheel)The Sip -n- Spin2022-07-17 | For today's Tour de Fleece Stage I headed out and about to spotlight the Electric Eel Wheel 6(EEW6) and Nano to show how versatile and fun these electric wheels are*. You can even spin standing up! Dreaming Robots will be releasing a Nano2 later this year after a very successful Kickstarter campaign.
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #TourdeFleece #handspinning #tourdefleece #tdf #fiber #spinning #fiber #sheep #spinning #dreamingrobots #espinner #eew6 #nano #electricwheels #thegoanywherewheel #urbanspinning #tourdefleece #tourdefrancespinning #traincase #zuccabag #namastecaseTour de Fleece Day 10 (Great Wheel at a Great Winery)The Sip -n- Spin2022-07-15 | Today's episode quickly looks at four different ways to prepare fiber followed by a day of spinning on a great wheel (also called a walking wheel) at a local winery. Because it's a mountain stage I made a Tour de France "King of the Mountain" themed dress with matching hat. I love polka dots! I secure a small piece of wet corn husk to my great wheel spindle. When it dries it forms a bobbin and provides a nice way to start spinning. I did not have a mic out at the winery, so I'm just spinning. If you have any questions about the wheel or the spinning let me know in the comments😊.
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #TourdeFleece #handspinning #tourdefleece #tdf #fiber #sheep #spinning #vintagefashion #tourdefrancethemes #tdffashion #kingofthemountain #greatwheel #walkingwheel #winery #locationspinning #modernvintage #spinninghistory #longdraw #combed #carded #drumcarder #fauxlogsTour de Fleece Day 8 (Shave Em to Save Em & Scouring Fiber)The Sip -n- Spin2022-07-09 | Today was a wild ride, not only for the Tour de France cyclists, but also for me and my sis trying to get this video published today!
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #TourdeFleece #shaveemtosaveem #se2se #fiberprocessing #smallbatchfiberscour #fiberscouring #soay #fiberprep #fleecewashing #fleecesorting #livestockconservancy #handspinning #tourdefleece #tdf #fiber #spinning #scouring #fiber #sheep #spinning myTour de Fleece Day 5 (Found Object Spinning Tools & Support Spindle Stands)The Sip -n- Spin2022-07-05 | Found objects can make inexpensive spinning tools. I just realized I forgot about metal double pointed knitting needles! Those were what I originally used with the Play-Doh whorls! They're heavier than wood skewers so they spin faster and longer. As much as I love my spinning spoons, they don't always work. Because I prefer to spin standing, I created a support spinning stand.
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #TourdeFleece #supportspindles #spinningstands #foundobjects #foundobjecttools #diyspindles #winecorkspindle #turkishspindle #supportspinning #tweedyarnTour de Fleece Day 1 (Sampling and Blending Rolags)The Sip -n- Spin2022-07-02 | One of the things I love most about this event is that it's customizable! There are no rules, only guidelines! This year my Tour de Fleece goals include spinning each day of the tour, keeping good records of my spinning (I'm truly terrible at doing this), and challenging myself to spin on a variety of different tools.
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #TourdeFleeceWiltshire Horn; a Shave em to Save Em Special FeatureThe Sip -n- Spin2022-06-08 | Before this year's Tour de Fleece starts, I wanted to take some time to revisit and reassess the progress I've made during the Livestock Conservancy's Shave em to Save em program. Fun with Fiber Pa is a great place to find good quality hard to find fiber!
Website: funwithfiberpa.com Bonus: SE2SE participants who sign up for Fun with Fiber emails will receive a 20% off with code: 20NewSubscriber
#wiltshirehorn #SE2SE #fiber #fiberprocessing #spinning #fiberprep #funwithfiber #supportspinning #livestockconservancy #heritagecrafts #supportspinning #spanishpeacock #preparingfiber #spinningfiberSip-n-Spin Road Trip!The Sip -n- Spin2021-01-16 | I've decided to try something the Sip-n-Spin hasn't done before and release all of Season 8 into a single episode. Seems to be the trend these days anyway. Please share your questions and road trip experiences in the comments below.
00:00:00 00:00:29 Chapter 1: Packing & Prepping for the Road Trip What fiber art supplies would you take on a road trip? I'm excited to walk you through my packing list.
Don't forget the fiber! Unless, of course you plan on buying some on the way.
00:10:54 Chapter 2: RV Hall of Fame Museum Part 1 First stop, the Recreation Vehicle/Mobile Home (RV/MH) Hall of Fame and Museum in Elkhart, Indiana. What a friendly fun place! Follow me as I explore various mid-century RVs in search of the perfect fit for me an my Electric Eel Nano (link above).
00:16:49 Chapter 3: RV Hall of Fame Museum Part 2 In Chapter 2, I thought I found the perfect RV for me and my Electric Eel Nano, but the 1954 Yellowstone Travel Trailer table was a little too high for a comfortable and ergonomic spinning position, so I continued my quest until I found the RV of my dreams, a remodeled 1954 Shasta Travel Trailer. Eek!
00:22:56 Chapter 4: Making Monkey Paw Stitch Markers This one is for all the moms (and dads) who have ever been informed of a school project due in less than 12 hours. Luckily, we were within range of a craft store to pick up some nylon cord to make monkey paw stitch markers for my daughter's knit-along. We also realized it's a great road trip craft!
00:30:52 Chapter 5: Txoatile Spindle at a Roadside Vista Road trip tools must be versatile and that's what I love about the Txoatile Spindle. I can use it as a drop spindle, support spindle and even ply from it like a Turkish spindle. What a great tool! Watch as I demonstrate overlooking a breathtaking Northeastern tri-state vista. (See link in Chapter 1: SPINNING/PLYING bag above.)
00:35:34 Chapter 6: Brief History of Spinning & Spanish Peahen Interview After I provide a quick overview of how various Spindle styles evolved, I ask the Spanish Peahen which style she recommends for beginner spinners.
00:44:45 Chapter 7: Spinning on a Russian Spindle at a Maryland Meadery Getting started on a Russian Chac-Chac Spindle while enjoying a 50-year-old sweet honey mead at the Orchid Cellar Meadery in Maryland. (See Straddle Creek and Spanish Peacock Links in Chapter 1: SUPPORT SPINDLE BAG above.)
00:56:05 Chapter 8: Tapestry Postcard Mementos Reminiscing and creating mementos can be as fun as the actual adventure and there's nothing like a warm cup of tea to help reflect. I share my progress with the tapestry postcard that was more of a challenge than anticipated and appreciate the experiences along my Season 8 Road Trip adventure. (See links under WEAVING in Chapter 1 above.)
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#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #Season8 #RoadTrip #Spindles #SupportSpinning #DropSpindles #SupportSpindles #TxoatileSpindle #RussianSpindle #StichMarkers #RVMuseumHallofFame #SpanishPeahen #Lucets #Indiana #Ohio #Pennsylvania #WestVirginia #MarylandWorldwide Spin in Public Day 2020The Sip -n- Spin2020-09-21 | What a beautiful day for a socially-distanced Worldwide Spin in Public Day 2020! Join me as I stroll down the vineyards at a local winery featuring a sterling silver support spoon ladle from The Dancing Goats with my autumn-themed wooden spindle from Woodland Handcrafts. I also break out my travel-friendly Merlin Tree Roadbug wheel.
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #WorldwideSpininPublicDay #WWSIP2020 #TheDancingGoats #SterlingSilverSpoon #SpinningSpoon #SupportSpoonSpinning #MakingYarn #FallCrafts #LocalWinery #TravelWheels #VintageFashion #WoodlandHandcrafts #SpunwareOvertheRainbow #TheMerlinTree #RoadbugWheel #SocialDistanceSpinningFleece to Fabric - 6 A Quick ReviewThe Sip -n- Spin2020-08-18 | Thank you for joining me on our journey examining the full process of going from fleece to fabric during Season 7. Please see links to each episode and step in our process below.
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #FleecetoFabric #MeridianJacobs #JacobsFleece #ClaspWarpScarfFleece to Fabric - 5. Clasp Warp ScarfThe Sip -n- Spin2020-07-30 | During Season 7, we examined the full process of going from fleece to fabric. In today's episode I show and demonstrate using fiber from Quartz, a Jacobs fleece from Meridian Jacobs in California in my final project, a clasp warp scarf on my Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom. Stay tuned for the final episode that ties Season 7 together.
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #FleecetoFabric #MeridianJacobs #JacobsFleece #StellaArtois #PouritForward #StellaArtoisChalice #LittleLooms #Schacht #CricketLoom #Ashford #SampleitLoom #Kromski #RigidHeddleLoom #ClaspWarpScarfFleece to Fabric - 4. Spinning Woolen or WorstedThe Sip -n- Spin2020-06-20 | As we continue our Season 7 theme where we examine the full process of going from fleece to fabric, in today's episode we continue processing Venice, a Jacobs fleece from Meridian Jacobs in California by spinning both woolen and worsted preps. If we want a light airy yarn, we'll opt for a woolen prep and a woolen spin. If we want a strong tight yarn, we'll opt for a worsted prep and a worsted spin.
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #FleecetoFabric #MeridianJacobs #JacobsFleece #ProcessFiber #Combing #Carding #WoolenPrep #WorstedPrepFleece to Fabric - 3. Carding or Combing Your FleeceThe Sip -n- Spin2020-06-06 | As we continue our Season 7 theme where we examine the full process of going from fleece to fabric, in today's episode we continue processing Venice, a Jacobs fleece from Meridian Jacobs in California by comparing carding and combing. If we want a woolen prep (fibers not aligned) we will card. If we want a worsted prep (fibers aligned) we will comb. I also recommend "51 Yarns to Spin Before You Cast Off" by Jacey Boggs Faulkner (link below) for your fiber resource library.
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #FleecetoFabric #MeridianJacobs #JacobsFleece #ProcessFiber #Combing #Carding #WoolenYarn #WorstedYarnFleece to Fabric - 2. Cleaning Your FleeceThe Sip -n- Spin2020-05-31 | As we continue our Season 7 theme where we examine the full process of going from fleece to fabric, in today's episode we "process" or clean Venice, a Jacobs fleece from Meridian Jacobs in California. I also recommend 2 excellent books by Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson (links below) for your fiber resource library.
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #FleecetoFabric #DirtyMartini #MeridianJacobs #JacobsFleece #PowerScour #UnicornFiber #ProcessFiber #CleanFiber #WashFiberFleece to Fabric - 1. Finding Your FleeceThe Sip -n- Spin2020-05-12 | Welcome to Season 7 where we will examine the full process of going from fleece to fabric. In this episode, we start with picking and processing a Jacobs fleece from Meridian Jacobs in California. I recommend Mary Egbert of Camaj Fiber Art's book as a fabulous guide to washing your fleece so what better cocktail to enjoy than a cleantini!
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #FleecetoFabric #Cleantini #MeridianJacobs #CamajFiberArts #JacobsFleece #PowerScour #UnicornFiberPantone Cocktail & DIY Reusable Face Mask w/ a 1900s Hand Crank Sewing MachineThe Sip -n- Spin2020-04-12 | I finally get around to featuring Pantone's color of the year, 19-4052 Classic Blue by creating my own Blue Skies Martini Cocktail and comparing various patterns and fabrics to see which ones I find most effective when making face masks.
00:35 - Pantone's Color of the Year History 02:03 - Color-Changing Gin! -Face Mask Patterns- 04:27 - Exploring Mask Patterns 05:41 - Baby Bonnet Style 06:17 - Pleated Style 07:35 - Duckbill Style 08:06 - Tiana's Closet Duckbill Style (pattern link below) -Comparing Fabrics- 09:15 - Woven Fabric 10:06 - Meltblown Fabric 11:10 - Fusible and Non-Fusible Interfacing Fabric 12:36 - Felted Wool Fabric 13:53 - Spray Paint Results! -Making the Face Mask- 15:50 - Early 20th Century Hand Crank Sewing Machine 17:44 - Creating Tiana's Duckbill Mask Pattern
#TheTipsySpinster #TheSipNSpin #Pantone #PantoneColoroftheYear #PantoneClassicBlue #BlueSkiesMartini #Empress1908Gin #TeaLeavesTea #TeaLeavesPantoneTea #FaceMask #BabyBonnetFaceMask #PleatedFaceMask #DuckbillFaceMask #WovenFabric #MeltblownFabric #FusibleInterfacing #Meltblown #HaylardH100 #SprayPaintTest #HandcrankSewingMachine #HistoricSewingMachine #TianasCloset #DIYFaceMaskSpinning Speed Dating!The Sip -n- Spin2020-02-23 | What is Spinning Speed Dating you ask? Not all fiber and spindles are created equal. Like us, certain fiber personalities (e.g. short staple length vs long) pair better with certain spindle characteristics (e.g. a faster spin vs slower spin). Have you ever found a tool you love and a fiber you love, but not sure why they just don't pair well together? Join me as I discover what fibers pair well with certain spindles and what fibers do not. Sometimes, the fiber needs a little prep to find its match.
The Story Behind Spinning Speed Dating: 00:36 Zwartbles ♥ Drop Spindles: 02:45 Cotton ♥ Tahkli Support Spindle: 04:03 Woodland Pixie Mint/Rambullet Blend ♥ Woodland Handcrafts Acorn Support Spindle: 05:18 Flax/Merino Rolag Blend ♥ Phang Support Spindle: 06:31 Pea Hen Rose/Merino Blend ♥ Spanish Peacock Bead Spindle: 07:37 Suri Alpaca ♥ Turkish Spindle: 08:36 Mystery Fiber ♥ Spanish Peacock Tibetan Spindle: 10:28 Malabrigo Fiber (carded) ♥ Orenburg Lace Spindle: 11:46