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Is there anything modern I can replace this string with?

I’m having issues with this string. Please be nice to me as I’m not super familiar with my wheel. I recently just learned what kind it was so…

u/VHemlock — 8 days ago

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My first swatch from my first spin!

I was very kindly gifted a fleece of Shetland raw wool. First ever attempt at processing and spinning. I bought a wheel on eBay (not even knowing if it would work!) spun a very uneven single and plyed once. No clue what I’ll make and I still have a lot of it to process, but very proud of my first try!

u/abichilli — 5 days ago

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Help: How much can I ask for 100 grams of handspun yarn?

I’ve been spinning for about a year now. Recently I spun some wool into yarn. It’s an ok quality wool, spun to my best ability. I’m thinking of selling it, but I have no idea what to ask for a skein? For how much money could I sell a skein of 100 grams. (Some skeins are bigger, some smaller. I will weigh them and price them according to their weight).

I know it’s 100% wool, but I don’t know from what breed of sheep it is. So no extra info there. 😕

u/1LittleDragon — 5 days ago

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Treadle questions

I love my Ashford Traditional and have been thinking about getting a second wheel so I can have one for spinning and another for plying. I would love to get a more compact or castle-style wheel to save on space. My problem is that these seem to universally have a double treadle, while I strongly prefer a single treadle. I’ve tried double treadle wheels before and I find I just can’t sit comfortably at them due to chronic pain in my left leg. I guess I’m curious: do you have to use both treadles or would using just one treadle in a double treadle wheel still get the job done? If not, any recommendations for compact single-treadle wheels?

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u/anotherversion_ofme_ — 8 days ago

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Flax fiber

Hey! I’ve been curious about something in the hand spinning world and thought you might have some insight.

I work with Egyptian flax fiber and currently export a lot of it to China and India for industrial use, but I’ve been wondering how it’s viewed among hand spinners and fiber artists.

Is Egyptian flax actually known or appreciated in the hand spinning community?
And do hand spinners generally enjoy working with raw flax/linen flax, or do most people prefer other fibers instead?

Just genuinely trying to understand the craft side of the market, not selling anything 😄

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u/Hot-Reflection-9268 — 5 days ago

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Should I sell wool batts at an outdoors arts market in June?

Pretty much what the title says. I worry if it ends up raining on a hot, humid summer day, the weather might affect the wool, or my own health if I'll be vending inside or without a tent while surrounded by merch that insulates heat. Also I worry about condensation if I put them in sealed bags on display. Should I skip vending at this festival and find elsewhere to sell them, like facebook marketplace? I live in Canada btw.

u/UnableHawk5507 — 1 day ago

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Can I restore this yarn? (70% Merino, 30% Nylon Blend)

I frogged a project and now it is fuzzy and painful to work with because it keeps getting stuck together and the piece just doesn’t look as nice.

I love this yarn so much, please help!

u/thekategatsby161 — 2 days ago