Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join me as I demo my Travel Processing, Prepping and Spinning Kits while on location at the 2024 Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival in Berryville, VA.
00:00:14 Welcome to the SVFF!
00:02:35 Intro
00:04:15 Fleece Processing Travel Kit
00:06:26 Introducing Nutmeg, a Shetland Fleece
00:13:32 Washing & Scouring a Fleece in a Hotel Bathroom
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00:22:08 Waiting for Fiber to Dry - What's Inside the Tipsy Spinster's Travel Fiber Prepping Kit?
00:29:14 What Do I Do With This Braid from Whirly Bird Fiber Art?
00:34:35 Creating a Fauxlog with a Nostepinne
00:35:36 Sample Spin from a Fauxlog & Ply from a Center Pull Ball
00:42:40 Checking My Twist & Weight on the Spinner's Control Card
00:44:32 Winding Off Onto a Niddy Noddy
00:46:24 Comparing Two Braid Samples
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00:50:37 Prepping Nutmeg's Fleece
00:54:47 Option 1: Fauxlog with a Nostepinne
00:55:40 Option 2: Travel Paddle Hackle
00:56:11 Option 3: Travel Combs
00:56:24 Option 4: Travel Cards
00:58:26 Charging a Comb Demo
01:00:13 Paddle Hackle Demo
01:02:05 Comparing Card, Comb and Paddle Hackle Nests
01:06:17 My Conclusions & Spinning Combed Fiber
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The Tipsy Spinster's Travel Fiber Processing Kit:
1 x Bamboo Tongs
1 x Thermometer for Water Temp (140°F)
1 x 3oz. Bottle of Unicorn Power Scour
1 x Collapsible Salad Spinner
1 x Collapsible Rectangular Wash Tray
The Tipsy Spinster's Travel Fiber Prepping Kit:
1 x APOKE Travel Case https://a.co/d/2LRXQBI
1+ x Spindle(s) of choice
1 x Travel (1 yd) Niddy Noddy
1 x Spinning Bowl w/ Magnet
1 x Spinners Control Card
1 x Set of Carding Tools
1 x Set of Combs
1 x Paddle Hackle w/ Pet Comb
1 x Nostepinne
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Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival
shenandoahvalleyfiberfestival.com/home2024
Whirly Bird Fiber Art
etsy.com/shop/whirlybirdfiber
Mill Gap Farms
millgapfarms.com
The Spanish Peacock
spanishpeacock.com
Walkaway Dress Pattern
simplicity.com/butterick/b4790
This video contains no paid endorsements.
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Follow the Tipsy Spinster on these other channels:
The Sip-n-Spin Facebook Page: facebook.com/thesipnspin
The Sip-n-Spin Instagram Feed: instagram.com/thesipnspin
#sipnspin #thetipsyspinster #SVFF #shenandoahvalley #traveltips #spinningtravelkit #spanishpeacock #whirlybirdfiberart #millgapfarms #paddlehackle
Join me as I demo my Travel Processing, Prepping and Spinning Kits while on location at the 2024 Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival in Berryville, VA.
00:00:14 Welcome to the SVFF!
00:02:35 Intro
00:04:15 Fleece Processing Travel Kit
00:06:26 Introducing Nutmeg, a Shetland Fleece
00:13:32 Washing & Scouring a Fleece in a Hotel Bathroom
--------------------------------
00:22:08 Waiting for Fiber to Dry - What's Inside the Tipsy Spinster's Travel Fiber Prepping Kit?
00:29:14 What Do I Do With This Braid from Whirly Bird Fiber Art?
00:34:35 Creating a Fauxlog with a Nostepinne
00:35:36 Sample Spin from a Fauxlog & Ply from a Center Pull Ball
00:42:40 Checking My Twist & Weight on the Spinner's Control Card
00:44:32 Winding Off Onto a Niddy Noddy
00:46:24 Comparing Two Braid Samples
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00:50:37 Prepping Nutmeg's Fleece
00:54:47 Option 1: Fauxlog with a Nostepinne
00:55:40 Option 2: Travel Paddle Hackle
00:56:11 Option 3: Travel Combs
00:56:24 Option 4: Travel Cards
00:58:26 Charging a Comb Demo
01:00:13 Paddle Hackle Demo
01:02:05 Comparing Card, Comb and Paddle Hackle Nests
01:06:17 My Conclusions & Spinning Combed Fiber
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The Tipsy Spinster's Travel Fiber Processing Kit:
1 x Bamboo Tongs
1 x Thermometer for Water Temp (140°F)
1 x 3oz. Bottle of Unicorn Power Scour
1 x Collapsible Salad Spinner
1 x Collapsible Rectangular Wash Tray
The Tipsy Spinster's Travel Fiber Prepping Kit:
1 x APOKE Travel Case https://a.co/d/2LRXQBI
1+ x Spindle(s) of choice
1 x Travel (1 yd) Niddy Noddy
1 x Spinning Bowl w/ Magnet
1 x Spinners Control Card
1 x Set of Carding Tools
1 x Set of Combs
1 x Paddle Hackle w/ Pet Comb
1 x Nostepinne
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Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival
shenandoahvalleyfiberfestival.com/home2024
Whirly Bird Fiber Art
etsy.com/shop/whirlybirdfiber
Mill Gap Farms
millgapfarms.com
The Spanish Peacock
spanishpeacock.com
Walkaway Dress Pattern
simplicity.com/butterick/b4790
This video contains no paid endorsements.
*****************************************
Follow the Tipsy Spinster on these other channels:
The Sip-n-Spin Facebook Page: facebook.com/thesipnspin
The Sip-n-Spin Instagram Feed: instagram.com/thesipnspin
#sipnspin #thetipsyspinster #SVFF #shenandoahvalley #traveltips #spinningtravelkit #spanishpeacock #whirlybirdfiberart #millgapfarms #paddlehackle
