Sure thing! Glad you are enjoying it. The spinning on this was perfect as it was a good example of things go wrong... or really me not paying enough attention. The little things count!
@@ewethfulfiber ha, I was just thinking what a great Lauren sweater that would make; the one I mage 8 years ago is still one of my favorites. My blanket is in Florence, so can’t verify my gauge until after work tomorrow 😉
So interesting - thank you 🙏 So is the drawing frame producing ‘combed top’ or woolen prep roving? I’m guessing combed too as you mention getting it all parallel… It’s so fascinating to watch! Thank you for taking the time to film for us😊
Great question. A draw frame produces roving, a combing machine produces top. Combed top would be even more parallel than the roving I create. Thank you for watching!
During the summer is the biggest time I have to deal with humidity here. Most of the rest of the seasons we stay wet enough that I have good humidity in the building. I condition the fibers post picking but prior to carding to reduce static. If its crazy dry, I try not to card unless I really have to. But luckily it doesn't happen too much here. Thank you for watching!
Thanks for showing the step-by-step technical stuff!
Sure thing! Glad you are enjoying it. The spinning on this was perfect as it was a good example of things go wrong... or really me not paying enough attention. The little things count!
Enjoyed your video and love seeing the machines at work. Thank you for taking the time to film for us. Blessings
Thank you! So glad your are still enjoying!
Thank you, Kim, for sharing life at the mill and farm. Love seeing the machines at work.
Much more to come! Plus hearing up for some farm tour Minisodes of other growers! Thank you for supporting!!!
So this is why roving splits out in several strips evenly when prepping to spin. Cool.
You got it! 😉
Hooray for more Jacob! Really enjoying the blanket I started
I'm dyeing up some lovely "all grown up" fall colors this year with the Jacob!
@@ewethfulfiber that Storm Coming!! Gorgeous 😁
Yay! That's pretty different for me. Glad you like it!
@@ewethfulfiber ha, I was just thinking what a great Lauren sweater that would make; the one I mage 8 years ago is still one of my favorites. My blanket is in Florence, so can’t verify my gauge until after work tomorrow 😉
Enjoyed your video and looking forward to see the rest of the mill's machines in working
Cool!
So interesting - thank you 🙏 So is the drawing frame producing ‘combed top’ or woolen prep roving? I’m guessing combed too as you mention getting it all parallel… It’s so fascinating to watch! Thank you for taking the time to film for us😊
Great question. A draw frame produces roving, a combing machine produces top. Combed top would be even more parallel than the roving I create. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for the peek into your process. Its interesting seeing how your machines turn fluff into yarn. How do you deal with changes in humidity?.
During the summer is the biggest time I have to deal with humidity here. Most of the rest of the seasons we stay wet enough that I have good humidity in the building. I condition the fibers post picking but prior to carding to reduce static. If its crazy dry, I try not to card unless I really have to. But luckily it doesn't happen too much here. Thank you for watching!
Does this method work for synthetic fiber?
What brand is this small spinning ring machine? Where can I buy it?
Belfast Mini Mills
may I know what do you call those machines?
Enjoyed your video and looking forward to see the rest of the mill's machines in working
I try to have machines running in almost every episode. It never gets old for me so hopefully it doesn't for you all either! Thank you for watching.