If you turn the board 180* would they be facing away from you? Also if your using it and it works for you that's all that matters. Thanks for watching. Happy blending. ~Shiree
Hi from CT Shiree! I love your videos. I just got a 108 blending board but have no idea what kind of fibers to purchase to start. I also was given an Irish threadle spinning wheel that I’m fixing up so it will be my first time spinning. I thought about asking the local dog groomer but she only cuts small dogs and I thought the fibers would be too short. What’s a good economical way to start? 😊
@@rehashfiber Thanks Shiree! I ordered some wool roving and am excited to get started! Thank you for the advice. I found an alpaca farm nearby too and am planning a visit. Have a happy day!
When I soak yarn after spinning I soak it in hot water with a drop of gentle dish soap. With all of my finished garments, I soak in cool water with gentle soap made for hand knits, no agitation, the roll it in a towl to get the water out, lay flat to dry. Hope this helps. ~Shiree
These are pretty! My blending board has the needles bent towards me instead of away from me like you mentioned yours does.
If you turn the board 180* would they be facing away from you? Also if your using it and it works for you that's all that matters. Thanks for watching. Happy blending. ~Shiree
I just heard you mention the fibers, thanks.
You bet! Thanks for watching. ~Shiree
Hi from CT Shiree!
I love your videos. I just got a 108 blending board but have no idea what kind of fibers to purchase to start. I also was given an Irish threadle spinning wheel that I’m fixing up so it will be my first time spinning. I thought about asking the local dog groomer but she only cuts small dogs and I thought the fibers would be too short. What’s a good economical way to start? 😊
Start with soft wool or alpaca. Check online or depending your location, at local yarn stores or farms. Good luck, and enjoy the process. ~Shiree
@@rehashfiber Thanks Shiree! I ordered some wool roving and am excited to get started! Thank you for the advice. I found an alpaca farm nearby too and am planning a visit. Have a happy day!
When you use all different fibres on the board how do you know how to wash a finished garment ?
When I soak yarn after spinning I soak it in hot water with a drop of gentle dish soap.
With all of my finished garments, I soak in cool water with gentle soap made for hand knits, no agitation, the roll it in a towl to get the water out, lay flat to dry. Hope this helps. ~Shiree
Do you think I can brush the yarn of a sweater to be able to use it from scratch? It's just that it shrank 😅
If the yarn didn't felt then you would need to deconstruct it, then try brushing it on the blending board. ~Shiree
Can you use this with your drop or supported spindles?
Yes