Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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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.

History of Spinning: en.wikisource.org/wiki/1911_Encyclop%C3%A6dia_Britannica/Spinning
Support Spindles: (Includes Russian, Phang, Taklis and Tibetin styles) spinoffmagazine.com/supported-spindles-pairing-fiber-and-tool

Drop Spindles: schachtspindle.com/a-beginners-guide-to-spinning-on-a-drop-spindle
Txoatile Drop Spindle: etsy.com/listing/722350033/txoatile-basque-spindle-drop-spindle-el

Dealgan Scottish Spindle: spinoffmagazine.com/need-try-spinning-scottish-spindle
Turkish Spindles (support or drop style): spinoffmagazine.com/the-weighty-matter-of-turkish-spindles

-Featured Cocktail-
Death in the Afternoon: liquor.com/recipes/death-in-the-afternoon

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