Fiber Arts Friday
Since I am gearing up for our Beginning Spinning Class at the farm on May 23, I have spinning on the brain. I’m trying to learn a little ahead of time so that my brain doesn’t explode the day of the class. Here’s a helpful video on pre-drafting alpaca fiber for spinning.
In case you missed it, a few weeks ago, I reviewed and highly recommended Start Spinning: Everything You Need to Know to Make Great Yarn. This is a great book for beginning spinners or anyone who would like to learn more about yarn.
Many of you have asked me for the html code for the Fiber Arts Friday Button. We appreciate you sharing this with your readers. Here’s the code:
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Fiber Arts Friday Blog Carnival!
To participate:
- Add the permalink to a specific blog post that features something Fiber Art related, rather than your general blog address and not your Etsy store. (Please DO put a link in your blog post that takes us to your store though.)
- Link back to Fiber Arts Friday from your post so that your readers can come and see everyone else’s projects! Use the button or a text link to http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com.
- Visit as many of the other participants as possible and leave comments! That’s what helps us all connect!
- Double-check to make sure your link works and goes to the right page so it doesn’t get deleted.
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May 15th, 2009 at 7:30 am
I left 2 links, one for washing my fiber and another about carding it….
Maples last blog post..Almost Nine Months
May 15th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Great hands-on tutorial. Can’t wait to read about your spinning class.
TexasReds last blog post..Baby Ski Quilt in the Works
May 15th, 2009 at 8:24 am
My post is about how I choose what works to hang at the shows.
Andis last blog post..Self Curating
May 15th, 2009 at 9:40 am
I’m not sure if my post qualifies as “art,” so feel free to kick me out if not
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Melissas last blog post..Montessori Practical Life ~ Montessori Placemat
May 15th, 2009 at 10:48 am
I hope it works my blog was acting up for a bit.
May 15th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Hi, love your fiber arts! What a great idea! I been out of commission. lol I love reading your post. I sure wish I could buy an Alpaca, Out of my Budget! lol I can dream. I do spin I have a great wheel, several antique wheels, an Ashford Elizabeth wheel and my husband made me an electric spinning wheel. I started spinning by using a hand spindle. It helps. Also if you ever sewn on an old treadle sewing machine that helps. I would love to come to your Day of Spinning! So fun! Hubby Road trip? Have a great time! I love your Alpacas!
May 15th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Very nice tutorial! Thanks.
My first Fiber Arts Friday. My post includes a pdf for the free pattern at the end of the post.
Inas last blog post..Who wants a free knitting pattern that organizes and recycles?
May 15th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Posted about new collectible Whosits in specialty yarns — I’ve been have a blast with wool and wool blends!
May 15th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Just a little FYI…That’s a nice video but pre-drafting alpaca isn’t really necessary. Pre-drafting helps with compressed or difficult to draft fibers but alpaca is silky and slick. Thinned out, it’s more difficult to support a hand spindle and can pull apart in drafting with a wheel. It’s easier to spin in thicker strips (as first pulled from the batt) from the tip or in shorter lengths from the fold (folded over a finger and spun from the folded point).
Have fun with spinning!
Shannons last blog post..Mother’s Day
May 17th, 2009 at 6:32 am
Thanks for your help with my link, Katy
Good luck with the spinning class!
Carolyn B (vintagepix)s last blog post..Altered Overall Art Apron