I was very fortunate in choosing my first wheel. My (then) boss' wife was an avid spinner and weaver and somewhat of a wheel collector. I showed interest one day in spinning (mainly just the mechanics of it) and she sat me down right then and began teaching me. I was hooked to say the least. Afterwards, about every two weeks she would send one of her wheels home with me - small basic Saxonies to super expensive varieties, castles and everything in between. I fell in love with her Timbertops Saxony (no longer made and quite pricey), but I eventually settled on the Lendrum DT as I have a small condo and space is limited, and with its expandability (fast/super fast flyers, bulky flyer, etc) it was the most versatile for me. Now I spin mostly on a Daedalus Starling e-spinner, but still drool over that Timbertops.
As someone who has purchased four spinning wheels, I think this is great advice. I absolutely adore my antique wheel, but that would have not been a good first wheel for me. My first wheel was an Ashford traditional, and, although I’m looking to rehome it, it was a fantastic one to learn on. I got a little bitty eew nano 2 at Rhinebeck this year, it’s great to travel with. I take it to knit night. And my matchless can do everything else. Spinning wheels are like potato chips. You can’t just have one.
Brian, I enjoyed this video so much, and getting to know more of your personality. I have much love and appreciation for your artful, elevated taste and avant-garde sense of fashion. I'm not personally in the market for a spinning wheel, but I enjoy you and your content nonetheless. I enjoy learning new things and am so impressed by your knowledge. By the way, you were my first TikTok friend (you were the first person on TikTok who interacted with me and showed support for my measly but slowly-improving TikTokking attempts💓), and I am so pleased we have connected and I appreciate you so much! My queer/autistic audacity has me also feeling confident for you that your moss hood will, most certainly, come into fashion in good time. You've got the vision, and I believe you can make it happen. I will look forward to an update.
I’ve been feeling like my making has been reflecting more and more of my personal taste lately, and I’m so happy that’s coming across in the videos as well! I was an itty bitty page not so long ago and I’m always happy to learn about one more fiber art, especially one as cool as hair art!! The moss hood has already spurned some new designs and sweater ideas playing with the same idea, so I’m excited to share all of those as they come to fruition!
Exactly the info ive been searching for!! Thank you for this video! Ive been thinking about the pollywog bc the price point is great for a beginner but im 6ft tall and worried the height will be an issue and the money saved will then be pointless. I would love a Majacraft because ive heard they are really smooth and really sturdy but the coast is quite high. Also I thought Castle wheels were called that because they were easier to lug around a big castle 😂 but I think youre right it’s because its all stacked.
Happy to help! When I was trying to buy a wheel there weren’t too many videos about the process, and I am happy to share mine now that I’m one the other side (and 3 wheels deep)! Honestly I quite like your explanation of the castle wheel as well, that visual would definitely help a beginner who is still trying to remember the differences!! Love it haha 😁
I have a question I have a wheel that’s made from MDF it’s a Komski Fantasia, but the wheel is made from MDF. How should I preserve that? How long is that gonna last?
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I was very fortunate in choosing my first wheel. My (then) boss' wife was an avid spinner and weaver and somewhat of a wheel collector. I showed interest one day in spinning (mainly just the mechanics of it) and she sat me down right then and began teaching me. I was hooked to say the least. Afterwards, about every two weeks she would send one of her wheels home with me - small basic Saxonies to super expensive varieties, castles and everything in between. I fell in love with her Timbertops Saxony (no longer made and quite pricey), but I eventually settled on the Lendrum DT as I have a small condo and space is limited, and with its expandability (fast/super fast flyers, bulky flyer, etc) it was the most versatile for me. Now I spin mostly on a Daedalus Starling e-spinner, but still drool over that Timbertops.
I love you totally inclusive to all of us. We need more of this in our community 😊
As someone who has purchased four spinning wheels, I think this is great advice. I absolutely adore my antique wheel, but that would have not been a good first wheel for me. My first wheel was an Ashford traditional, and, although I’m looking to rehome it, it was a fantastic one to learn on. I got a little bitty eew nano 2 at Rhinebeck this year, it’s great to travel with. I take it to knit night. And my matchless can do everything else. Spinning wheels are like potato chips. You can’t just have one.
This is so true! That’s how I ended up with 3! I didn’t even mention my eew 6 in this video, but that’s the wheel I learned on!
Brian, I enjoyed this video so much, and getting to know more of your personality. I have much love and appreciation for your artful, elevated taste and avant-garde sense of fashion. I'm not personally in the market for a spinning wheel, but I enjoy you and your content nonetheless. I enjoy learning new things and am so impressed by your knowledge. By the way, you were my first TikTok friend (you were the first person on TikTok who interacted with me and showed support for my measly but slowly-improving TikTokking attempts💓), and I am so pleased we have connected and I appreciate you so much!
My queer/autistic audacity has me also feeling confident for you that your moss hood will, most certainly, come into fashion in good time. You've got the vision, and I believe you can make it happen. I will look forward to an update.
I’ve been feeling like my making has been reflecting more and more of my personal taste lately, and I’m so happy that’s coming across in the videos as well! I was an itty bitty page not so long ago and I’m always happy to learn about one more fiber art, especially one as cool as hair art!!
The moss hood has already spurned some new designs and sweater ideas playing with the same idea, so I’m excited to share all of those as they come to fruition!
Exactly the info ive been searching for!! Thank you for this video! Ive been thinking about the pollywog bc the price point is great for a beginner but im 6ft tall and worried the height will be an issue and the money saved will then be pointless. I would love a Majacraft because ive heard they are really smooth and really sturdy but the coast is quite high. Also I thought Castle wheels were called that because they were easier to lug around a big castle 😂 but I think youre right it’s because its all stacked.
Happy to help! When I was trying to buy a wheel there weren’t too many videos about the process, and I am happy to share mine now that I’m one the other side (and 3 wheels deep)! Honestly I quite like your explanation of the castle wheel as well, that visual would definitely help a beginner who is still trying to remember the differences!! Love it haha 😁
I think they’re called Castle wheels because they were kept in the castle parlor because they’re small and compact
I have a question I have a wheel that’s made from MDF it’s a Komski Fantasia, but the wheel is made from MDF. How should I preserve that? How long is that gonna last?
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