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My new spindle!
I mentioned before that I know how to spin. My spinning wheel is an Ashford Traditional, and my favorite. I've tried others, through the years, but the Ashford and I get along very very well. I have a new spindle, however. I've had a few “drop” spindles, and they are nice, but this new spindle is really pleasurable to use. It is a “Phang” spindle. This is a supported spindle. You rest it in a small bowl on the table, chair or floor of where you are sitting, instead of having the spindle hang from your yarn as you spin. I wish I had realized how nice it is to use a supported spindle long ago! I found this one on an Etsy shop here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/tinasangoras. As I've looked around the web, watched YouTube videos, etc. I see that I could probably actually carve one for myself. (Note to self – this would be a nice project for a summer's day in the woods. )
It will take a while to get skillful with this spindle, but there is no hurry… in fact, it is soothing and gentle to use. This particular style of spindle originated in India.
Source: http://simplyhomemaking60.blogspot.com/2015/03/my-new-spindle.html
