I love how you go through all the things that can go wrong and what they mean (can't pull the lead out again, too much tension etc). That is really invaluable information for those of us without a teacher nearby!
I am getting my first spinning wheel in a few days and your WONDERFUL videos are going to be my "teacher" . I can't thank you enough for making them and placing them here so that even all the way "across the pond" people like me can learn from an expert. I too LOVE the little tricks you share with us that will make us great spinners. Thank You so much, Hugs all the way from North Minneota USA !!
Thanks to you Sue I've gotten past the first "road block". Smooooth treddling. The fishing weights, (I am a fisherwoman too, mostly Walleye), helped in the beginning a lot. ! tied 2 good size lead weights onto one of the wheel spokes. I also started feeding on already spun cheap trash yarn to help me get all things working together with out having to card my arms off. Another day of practice and I'll be working with roving. You are a GREAT teacher. No book would have been as good. THANK YOU !!
Me too. Had third attempt yesterday. Found the tensioning part very useful as we couldnt figure out what was going on and it was all knotting up. Know we know. Thanks for posting.
1st video that had completely gave step by step instructions, that actually work. I completed my 1st full spool with out cursing, and felt I was in control of my spinning wheel, very relaxing, and the spinning went so quickly. I have a single drive wheel the Hitchhiker. When will you make a full DVD.
+AzRavnGrl Thank you very much for your kind comment, I am so glad you found this video useful, please remember, if you are travelling to Scotland we offer B&B and spinning and fly fishing workshops.
+L Walton Thank you for your lovely comment, I am pleased that you still remember them, please do recommend them to friends and link from your own online pages. I am on facebook too as sue Madle
I am glad you have found my videos useful, I am hoping to do a full length DVD for sale after the winter, but my editing software has been changed so need to re learn another!!!
Hi, I am glad the video helped, I have been thinking about a full one for some time, but finding the time is part of the problem, I am also looking for some editing software that is easy to use. The one I was using doesn't work with our new operating system so will have to look into others. Will let folks know when it is available though!
Hi, depends on where you live, but if you look up Ashford on the web you will find stockists near you or look up Spin Off magazine by interweave press is full of adverts. There are many makes of wheel available now, I personally would go for a single drive wheel if buying new there are many wheels available, if you see yourself doing fine spinning then go for as big a drive wheel as you can afford/accommodate and the ability to take both lace & jumbo flyers will give you the most flexibility.
The wheel should ideally be possible to start by foot as when you get on to things like Navajo plying you need your hands to hold the yarns ready, Is the wheel stiff to treadle or is it just "locked" in one place. For spinning anti clockwise put the upright Footman just to the right of upright then press the plate with your toe, does this work? If not it sounds like there is a part of the wheel which is too tight.
What kind of wheel do you have? if it is an Ashford you should be able to move the base plate that holds the flyer, if not and there is no way of moving the flyer attachment in line then a stretch drive band should solve the problem. If you contact yopur local wheel supplier many of them sell it by the metre, is it also a single or double drive wheel?
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Wonderfully concise and full of good information. The best, and quickest explanation of how to set the tension that I've ever heard. Thank you.
I love how you go through all the things that can go wrong and what they mean (can't pull the lead out again, too much tension etc). That is really invaluable information for those of us without a teacher nearby!
I am getting my first spinning wheel in a few days and your WONDERFUL videos are going to be my "teacher" . I can't thank you enough for making them and placing them here so that even all the way "across the pond" people like me can learn from
an expert. I too LOVE the little tricks you share with us that will make us great spinners.
Thank You so much,
Hugs all the way from North Minneota USA !!
Thanks to you Sue I've gotten past the first "road block". Smooooth treddling. The fishing weights, (I am a fisherwoman too, mostly Walleye), helped in the beginning a lot. ! tied 2 good size lead weights onto one of the wheel spokes. I also started feeding on already spun cheap trash yarn to help me get all things working together with out having to card my arms off. Another day of practice and I'll be working with roving. You are a GREAT teacher. No book would have been as good. THANK YOU !!
You are amazing. I just spun on my wheel for the very first time thanks to you!! I just needed tension explained! Who knew??!
Perfect info for any beginner! Thanks, I can't wait to begin!
Me too. Had third attempt yesterday. Found the tensioning part very useful as we couldnt figure out what was going on and it was all knotting up. Know we know. Thanks for posting.
Excellent descriptions - I've had the wheel stick on me and now I know why. Thanks.
Catherine
I'm finding your videos extremely helpful, thank you for sharing your knowledge:)
You are welcome, I cover way more in one to one residential workshops here in my B&B in Scotland
1st video that had completely gave step by step instructions, that actually work. I completed my 1st full spool with out cursing, and felt I was in control of my spinning wheel, very relaxing, and the spinning went so quickly. I have a single drive wheel the Hitchhiker.
When will you make a full DVD.
Thanks so much for this video. It is very helpful and nicelly explained :-)
Oh dear, I lied! I said a DIFFERENT video was the best one on spinning. This one is FAR more informative and helpful---Thank you, Sue Macniven.
+AzRavnGrl Thank you very much for your kind comment, I am so glad you found this video useful, please remember, if you are travelling to Scotland we offer B&B and spinning and fly fishing workshops.
Hi Dave no problem linking this.
thanks
Sue
Thanks to all for nice comments, I have been busy moving house but will post another vid when I get all of my gear out of boxes.
Regards
Sue
Thank you for teaching me to spin! Your videos were the most useful of any I found and your tips still pop into mind a year and half later.
+L Walton Thank you for your lovely comment, I am pleased that you still remember them, please do recommend them to friends and link from your own online pages. I am on facebook too as sue Madle
Thank you to all for your really nice comments, it makes it all worth while
I am glad it helped.
I am glad you have found my videos useful, I am hoping to do a full length DVD for sale after the winter, but my editing software has been changed so need to re learn another!!!
Hi, I am glad the video helped, I have been thinking about a full one for some time, but finding the time is part of the problem, I am also looking for some editing software that is easy to use. The one I was using doesn't work with our new operating system so will have to look into others.
Will let folks know when it is available though!
Hi, depends on where you live, but if you look up Ashford on the web you will find stockists near you or look up Spin Off magazine by interweave press is full of adverts. There are many makes of wheel available now, I personally would go for a single drive wheel if buying new there are many wheels available, if you see yourself doing fine spinning then go for as big a drive wheel as you can afford/accommodate and the ability to take both lace & jumbo flyers will give you the most flexibility.
The wheel should ideally be possible to start by foot as when you get on to things like Navajo plying you need your hands to hold the yarns ready, Is the wheel stiff to treadle or is it just "locked" in one place. For spinning anti clockwise put the upright Footman just to the right of upright then press the plate with your toe, does this work? If not it sounds like there is a part of the wheel which is too tight.
What kind of wheel do you have? if it is an Ashford you should be able to move the base plate that holds the flyer, if not and there is no way of moving the flyer attachment in line then a stretch drive band should solve the problem. If you contact yopur local wheel supplier many of them sell it by the metre, is it also a single or double drive wheel?
I have a small problem ,the big wheel and small wheel dont line up.When i try to spin the drive string falls off. Thanks nelson.