REVOLUTION: The History of Hand Spinning ✨ Wool Animation

Presenting the history of hand spinning condensed into two minutes of needle felted stop motion. This was my first animation made entirely out of wool, and the project that cemented my love of fiber.
Commissioned by HansenCrafts, maker of the electronic miniSpinner:
hansencrafts.com/
Music by Eric Andrew Kuhn:
www.ericandrewkuhn.com/
Animation and Fabrication by me:
andreaanimates.com/
2016

[@djkupay]

Thank you so much for telling us on Instagram that you have started posting your movies! Please don’t stop! This is beautiful and touching

[@spinningLola]

Okay - as a spinner, textile artist and teacher - this short brought tears to my eyes! beautiful work.

[@amandahaynes96]

I honestly don't know if I've ever been more impressed by a video. This was absolutely incredible. You are an amazing artist!!!

[@Pinguinpullover]

anyone who ever made a thread out of fiber(s) must have had the thougt that a very long tome ago, someone, somewhere must have made the first thread and that what we are doing today is connected to that very first thread. you put that thought into the most touching, and in every sense of the word moving pictures. thank you so much

[@dgbeauty]

I have to say that this touched me so deeply. I have often felt that others did not understand my love of spinning or its deep and uniting history. This video really shows how important it is to the world. Thankfully we are here to spread and preserve the knowledge that our ancestors worked so hard to progress. Thanks so much for making this video, I will come back and watch it again and again ❤️

[@MoroFullmetal]

I’ve been struggling with depression and this video reminded me of the joys of living. There is beauty in creation. And in doing what one loves to do.

[@user-yg3il4zm5j]

I’m praying for you❤🙏

[@HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo]

This is easily my favourite!! Nobody talks about spinning, and it's such fun to see someone talking about it! Especially in such a fun way!

[@nancycollins9783]

Deeply touching. I feel there is a deep spirituality to spinning fibers, this was amazingly beautiful, and I see the tons of love sweat and tears go into making this work of art. Bless you.

[@CryztalGalaxy]

omg the yarn looks so realistic it’s like it’s actual wool! :o
ok in all seriousness though, these videos are so amazing; I’ve just been watching them nonstop just now and honestly I am so impressed by all the talent and time that goes into these-keep it up!

[@amyfox_in_sox]

This brought me so much joy. Thanks for sharing your so very creative talent.

[@karenlove4025]

Wow! This is beautiful. As a spinner, it reinforces my acknowledgement that we a part of a long line of sisterhood.
Thank you so much for your creativity and time

[@sannzxa]

Your videos bring me comfort.

[@paintandpotterybymangala]

Just amazing .I loved the Indian woman in a saree with the charka .Well done 👏👏👏.Hope to see more of your animation .All the best .

[@smeenasiddiqui7464]

This is History in action. OMG.......hours of hard work. Best wishes.

[@IncomeX100]

Threads telling the story of threads… wow!!!!🎉😌😌

[@aggressivecouchpotato7519]

It's so cute and well made!

[@davidcolter]

mere words cannot encompass how brilliant this is!

[@JayJay-lb5wq]

The amount of work you put into these is amazing!

[@laurieelliott9889]

Totallly fantastic felting animation. An excellent choice for the advertisement of an excellent product!

[@emikomay]

omg im so unbelievably charmed by this film. beautiful!!

[@warmhearthandhearts6785]

Love it!

[@lizadams7662]

I love the handspun viking linen sails! Great reference.

[@exploringconsciousness8550]

This should have millions of views...

[@isabelbeaumont2035]

Wowwww it’s so amazing 🤩

[@uguook]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUGTIFUL

[@marinabrola110]

These are A W E S O M E 🎉🙏🕊💥

[@natureknitsgirl]

I couldn’t possibly love this more. It’s absolutely beautiful. 😍😍😍

[@ellabluecreates]

Wow! This is amazing! It must take you a lot of time! 🙂 keep up the good work! 😊

[@Spinsjal]

whoa~! amazing! When I spin or weave or knit, I am connected with the Grandmothers, thank you!

[@krystindraper]

So amazing! Your talent radiates through the screen, don’t stop producing content!

[@powerfuluncontrollable1188]

I love wool animations

[@catherinewalks1207]

This is just lovely. We are connected with each other and the past through our spinning.

[@obscuripesnation8458]

I love the part where the evening sky inspires color. I love all the parts.

[@robertroot9863]

I continue to love and admire your creative work. Thank you for sharing it with us. Superb, and the felt always brings a tactile vitality to everything you do. I wish you continued success.

[@shennelthomas6419]

I absolutely enjoyed your video! Thank you!

[@hannah4peace]

Thank you and my daughter for sending me this! Just watched Kevin bacon singing too his alpacas so fitting.

[@gisele.endrigo]

Wow! Amazing, Andrea! Great work! ❤❤❤

[@vanessaharing715]

Wow! This is unbelievable! 😍😍😍😍

[@soleinquadrata]

This is such a beautiful tribute to an ancient craft. Love how you incorporate fiber arts and animation!

[@cynthiarivas2835]

Gracias 🫂 por compartir!!

[@clairetrapp9036]

Love love this! Into spinning and stop Animation. Xx

[@ethell81]

You are fantastic! Amazing work! 🌈🌍😻

[@Haandarbejdsskole]

Very, very fascinating 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@leandrovasquezvega6003]

I think everyone should see this. :)

[@dylanmarsh7504]

Incredible!

[@rebecapassos7031]

Que fantástico! Impressionante!🤎🧡🤍🥰🥰👏👏👏👏👏

[@sonamlhamo8700]

Frankly you’re amazing !!!🥺❤️❤️

[@danionthego]

You deserve a top award for your work. This is so beautiful! Thank you. Please submit this to a contest.

[@daniellemroz8548]

I am amazed and astounded by the sheer level of creativity intelligence, and commitment it would take to do this! And definitely a passion for our favorite fiber, wool! My you have many more wonderful opportunities and a long life full of wonder!

[@ellieriggart]

This was delightful and interesting to watch, thank you for teaching us this bit of history in such a unique way!

[@GuyG.KTalesOfAnimals]

Absolutely brilliant

[@rosemarygriffith26]

How wonderful 💕Thank you ❣️

[@beccapayne]

Loved it! Like all your others! It's so intriguing! I wish they were hours long lol. I know that would take literally forever. But so amazing! I'm always impressed! ❤️

[@emelinefn]

This is perfection! 💛🌻

[@pamelamarshall3665]

Incredible...all your videos!

[@sunshinemac9933]

Wow this is amazing! it touched my heart. You are very very talented, don't stop the good work!!!

[@TinaWells143]

That was super cute!

[@BLACKPINK3111]

Wow.... That's just amazing ❤‍🔥

[@barbara.mouraf]

Awsome!

[@adelejordan663]

Just amazing on every level..

[@kathyjamesaquirkoffelt5981]

How wonderful.❤️

[@kiranchauhan2940]

It's so satisfying to see your videos 😌🤗and hats off👏 you, the way you convey story without any dialogues in it ❤️👍 lot's of respect from india 😇

[@PurpleOpinionM]

that was soothing

[@shitalshah4341]

Salute to your hardwork....😌

[@CPCugino]

I haven't had the inspiration to spin for a couple months now but this made me miss the feel of silky fibers twisting between my fingers.

[@yewon394993]

It’s beautiful! ❤️❤️

[@PandTRanch]

That was AMAZING!!! 😃

[@gailahiebertmartin241]

This video is a beautiful labor of love. I am thankful that you have posted it and look forward to sharing it with my young art students next year when we start our weaving projects.

[@kaylaknuckles343]

This is the best thing I’ve ever seen. Many of my most favorite things all in one work of art. You’re goals. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@jekaterinasamsonova6192]

Wow, this movie is absolutely fantastic! How broad is your talent and imagination! Bravo👏❤️

[@Interneter1245]

Another masterpiece. Beautiful work.

[@indy4fly]

Absolutely wonderful!❤️
I love your videos.🧡
It must be a lot of work but it’s a joy to watch!💛
Thank you!💚

[@Sabrina_Javed]

You are super talented and so hardworking 😍

[@mariaveeckmans6241]

Marvellous !!!

[@user-ku7pk6ip1m]

It's fantastic‼︎💗

[@Lizjsd]

So creative. Thankyou!

[@teresacabellospanades9605]

That is the best thing I have seen in a looking time! Thank you for creating something so beautiful

[@sarahs4109]

Oh my goodness these just get better and better, starting at incredibly amazing!!!

[@krisbarge833]

This was absolutely adorable and fascinating!!! Great job!!!! Loved it!!❤❤❤❤

[@ballonbeestje]

I love this animation, so cute and so well made!

[@motifhandmade5566]

Absolutely beautiful ode to fibres and the many involved in their evolution - thank you SO much! Looking forward to more :)

[@victoriavanwolfen4160]

This is fantastic! Just excellent, magical, and uplifting. Thank you for sharing!

[@Hamespun]

Amazing! Thank you for all your creativity & clever work ❤️🧶❤️

[@jelenapilipovic4975]

Fantastic!!!

[@sallyfirth3102]

enchanting!!

[@MartinHatchuel]

Brilliant film making

[@Chappysmom]

Love this!

[@anhphamngoc6766]

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! you outdid yourself with this ❤️

[@LusiaX]

Really beautiful! You are very talented!

[@bmajorrr]

This is so cool! I enjoyed watching this!! So satisfying and just AWESOME!!!!

[@mikemckenzie1397]

This is amazing art! The way the world and the story you tell is so vivid and alive is incredible. The level of detail brings such a richness to everything that it's easy to see past the wool and strings and see a really charming story through the eras. Stunning.

[@choosehope8729]

I love your work and this is a beautiful video 💓

[@norbs9858]

You deserve million subs.

[@NotaCapn]

That is amazing!

[@helenamonteiro]

Wonderful animation! Thank you for doing that!

[@vivianagarcia5212]

I love this!

[@MoNica-ml8li]

wow this is lovely, thank you

[@SusanShriverHowell]

I love it!

[@karlittadepp06]

Beautiful video! 👏🏼

[@emeraldcoastgardensfl7323]

Such a talent! Artist, movie maker and writer. Thank you for sharing 💓💓💓!!