Here are two photos of what my dining room table looked like after our second spinning lesson. In addition to learning and practicing basic spinning techniques, we also talked about fibre preparations -- drum carding, hand carding and wool combs. The most popular fibre preparation was combing, so we got out the combs and practiced. This (mostly) always gives a lovely and surprising result as the combs get rid of so much of the debris.
And yes, that is a bowl of homemade cookies off on the left. Thanks to my neighbour Hilary.
We are going to do more spinning next week and will also finally get around to some plying techniques: double and chain plying (Navajo). There is such an interest in fibre preparation that I think we'll pull out the drum carders and make some fun batts.
It was a fun day. I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
At least for now.
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