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Drop Spindle Spinning

Modestah @Modestah (11177) • United States 9 May 07

I bought a drop spindle the other day from a local artisan. My daughter is so enamored by the Spinning Wheel, I thought perhaps this would satisfy her until I can save for "the wheel thing". I know of an alpaca farm that I can...

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Spinning with a drop spindle

auburndreams @auburndreams (838) • United States 30 Dec 06

Does anyone have any advice on using a drop spindle? I can make yarn with it, but it's pretty slubby and not all that secure. Has anyone actually spun enough of their own yarn with a drop spindle and then made something out of it?...