tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012818448761240615.post5829649917487639440..comments2011-03-27T09:50:27.911-07:00Comments on Follow that Yarn Ball!: CD Drop Spindle and First attempt at spinningYarn Envyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434760327154174903noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012818448761240615.post-14528296913086124772010-07-24T13:27:01.406-07:002010-07-24T13:27:01.406-07:00I hope to knit one day but I am trying to concentr...I hope to knit one day but I am trying to concentrate on learning crochet better. I LOVE to paint, but I don't get to do it very often. I seen on your blog where you are doing an oil painting, I love the look of oil. But I prefer acrylics. <br /><br />yeah i had the same problem with the roving. It kept pulling apart at several areas, I guess I am either over or under spinning it.<br /><br />Those youtube videos are life savers.Yarn Envyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02434760327154174903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012818448761240615.post-10187599066261391532010-07-24T02:59:14.681-07:002010-07-24T02:59:14.681-07:00I have a gorgeous drop spindle that I bought about...I have a gorgeous drop spindle that I bought about two years ago and haven't had the chutzpah (translation? I was skeered) to attempt. Just yesterday morning (after being inspired last weekend by the Midwest Fiber Festival) I gave it a go, then watched some YouTube videos on it. My yarn (I am working from roving) wouldn't stay together. My next purchase is going to be a spinning wheel. I'm not sure why the need to do this but there it is. I can crochet but with my hand issue (I lost a finger and tip of thumb on my left hand), it isn't real easy for me. I do knit, however...And weave...and hope to weave tapestries one day too...and paint...draw...read...LOLOLAutumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.com