Comments for The Spinning Loft

Comment on Spinner’s Flock and the Queen of Singles by Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:43:34 +0000

Your Breed Study class was worth every penny. I can’t stop thinking about sheep, and I’m trying to convince my husband that we need a few Miniature Cheviots. He’s not buying it.

I love the flock of knitted sheep!

Comment on Spinner’s Flock and the Queen of Singles by Beth

Beth — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:29:24 +0000

I still have some chocolate.

Comment on Spinner’s Flock and the Queen of Singles by Sara

Sara — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:27:43 +0000

I love to see pictures of Kathryn. I miss her.

And your sheep. I miss them and RebeccaG from California, but mostly I miss the chocolate.

Comment on The Importance of Taking Classes by Beth

Beth — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:06:52 +0000

Hi Gail. You need to be able to spin a fairly consistent thread and have it hold together. The plying class requires 3 partially full bobbins which will give you some practice. Plus you have months to work on it. These aren’t classes for extreme beginners but beginners who have been spinning for a bit should be ok.

Comment on The Importance of Taking Classes by Gale Foster

Gale Foster — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:29:40 +0000

Beth-I see you are giving some wonderful classes at Rhinebeck this year. I am a new spinner (wheel) and want to know how advanced I need to be for Breed Study, Spinning Lace, Drafting, Plying classes you are giving.

Comment on Classes by The Importance of Taking Classes

The Importance of Taking Classes — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:51:48 +0000

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Comment on Combing Can be Easy by Beth

Beth — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:47:20 +0000

I love the Valkyrie Minis. They are the first combs I go to for everything. Not too scary at all. They are pointy but it really helps the combing. I am out of the pads right now but everything is on its way and should be back in stock next week.

Comment on Combing Can be Easy by Meg Caulmare

Meg Caulmare — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:38:01 +0000

Hi Beth! Thanks for this blog entry. I like to comb fiber, too. My favorites to comb are Corriedale and Bond, because I like a fluffy top, to spin a lofty, airy, knitting yarn. Sometimes carding creates neps and noils, so combing is a better option.

Right now, I’m looking around for some “mid-sized” combs. The minis are terrific for exotic fibers, but with sheep’s wool they produce a rather small top, since the fibers pouf up so much. The hand-held traditional-sized viking combs hold more, but the prospect of getting stuck is worrisome. I wonder if the Valkyrie minis, although small, would be a good middle-ground? The 3.75 inch times are a good length, for a small comb.

Do you have pads and clamps to secure the Valkyrie combs, small or regular, for pulling off a top, or do you pull the top with the comb in your lap, or held on a table?

Thanks for your help.

Comment on Combing Can be Easy by Beth

Beth — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:28:19 +0000

We do sell them but stock very few colors and use them mostly for weaving classes. If there is something special you want we are happy to order it.

Comment on Combing Can be Easy by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:28:35 +0000

Wonderful photos of the combing process. Do you sell the coned threads in the photos with the lap bowls?
Thank you