made by Gary Rebman; purchased at Susan's Fiber Shop in Columbus, WI

this is seriously one of my very favorite spindles

Radley Lakes circular walk, east side

The spindles were made by Jillan of New York. These are loads of fun to spin with!

5/4/09

College Lake - 05/10/13

My custom set :)

Various drop spindles I use for spinning

spindle at night.

the dramatic lighting was courtesy of a movie set that was filming the new angelina jolie movie.

Turkish Spindle from Jenkins Woodworking

8 grams

Starpiste's second go at hand spinning using my Turkish drop spindle and her hand dyed roving.

This is only the beginning of the skein . . .

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Taken at Bullcliffe

Moth trap in the garden

And my second spinning attempt.

Whorl: Bocote, 5 cm

Shaft: Walnut, 20 cm

Weight: 15 grams

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42 grams, 1.5 oz.

Finally spinning on my drop spindle again after almost 6 months of not doing so!

I'm spinning one of the "ugly batts" from High Prairie Fibers and so far it's turning out great!

Spindlewood Spindle in Manzanita burl and flamewood square

Next the spindle motor was tested using the same equipment as before.

This rocker has excellent antique patina and original finish.

Medieval

A large spindle brought in for repairs, service, and testing.

Moosie with Cochin Rosewood shaft" (1.39 oz)

spindle from Thomas Creations on Etsy. It is the sweetest little thing!

Spindle and Roving to learn wtih

View Large On Black

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Hiding in the shadows, plotting her next move....

another spindle whorl bag for a viking replica glass whorl

Ledbetter spindle, 1.15 oz., sycamore whorl with Russian lacquered brooch inlay, purpleheart shaft.

Acquired November, 2009 from KCL Woods www.kclwoods.com/dropspindles.htm

3" whorl, 8.5" shaft, 1.25" finial, pigtail hook. Beautifully balanced.

Jenkins Standard -1.02 oz.

hickory shaft. 29 grams, 1.02 ounces. from the bellwether (thanks, Amelia!). corgi hill farm batts.

Thinking Spline Ermine - Trapped Back Garden

Tom Golding rocks. Just sayin'.

Coast Salish art by Susan A. Point in international arrivals hall

18 grams, long Birch Shaft

Wood: Satin Rubain

Several spindle trees at Grafham, their fruits in varying stages, but always this unusual pink shade, with orange seeds.