Spinning Study Group Meets in January

Members of the spinning study group met at Carol Sperling's house on Saturday, January 16.  We talked about many subjects regarding spinning.  One of the subjects specially addressed was spinning yarn for weaving.  Carol had her great wheel set up for those who were there to try. Many miles were said to have been walked when spinning by this method.  A "great" way to walk in the winter in Minnesota without slipping on ice!  A special visitor came to spin with us. Spinner and knitter Kristine Franklin came and spun an entire spool of lace weight yarn.  She brought roving that she dyed and spindles with her that were for sale. She also showed us a beaded lace weight shawl that she made from her handspun yarn.

Top Picture:  Kris tries her hand at spinning on the great wheel  with direction from Carol Sperling.

Bottom Picture:  Kathy Rensink looks though magazines for fun and inspiration while Kris spins on her Majacraft in the background.