One of the best purchases I made in 2016 was the Schacht Matchless spinning wheel. I was a little worried this wheel would be technically above my skill level. It has the potential to spin anything. After considering the Schacht Ladybug, I decided to go all in on a wheel that could grow with my experience. Maybe due to my newness, the learning curve felt less threatening. There were no new techniques or operations to learn, since my experience with other wheels was virtually non existent. I did decide to go with a double treadle this time and must say overall , "I am in love!" Here she is...
I started out practicing with some more combed top from Edgewood Garden Studios from Etsy. At this point, I was still counting my treadling. It made me kind of panicky causing thick and thin spots. To be truthful, counting was taking all the fun out of spinning. :(
Then, I practiced making thinner singles to ply. My singles started becoming more consistent. :)
I decided to jump back to thicker singles to ply and let myself spin without counting treadles all the time. What a difference! I found that as long as there isn't any crazy music in playing in the background, my treadling has its own rhythm and my hands work naturally along with it. Got a little crazy with my color. Didn't I? LOL
I now have it in my head to make some 3 ply sock yarn. The singles need to be thin. How is this for consistency? No counting treadles, just spinning to my own rhythm. I guess it should be called, " Letting go and trusting myself." There are two bobbins down with one bobbin to go!
I have moved my fleece storage and spinning wheels into the new location of my studio area. I cannot wait until my drafting table and sewing machines join them. It will be so exciting to get back to drawing and quilting again!
Have a Safe and Happy Easter!
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