Comments for Goodness Gracious WV's Weblog http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com Fiber craziness: spinning, dyeing, knitting, plus cloth diapering, school & life with kids Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:07:24 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on It’s Here! by wildwoodflwr http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/its-here/#comment-389 wildwoodflwr Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:07:24 +0000 http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/?p=656#comment-389 Congratulations!!! Congratulations!!!

]]> Comment on It’s Here! by goodnessgraciouswv http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/its-here/#comment-388 goodnessgraciouswv Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:39:16 +0000 http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/?p=656#comment-388 I did ONE pass with some turmeric dyed suffolk fleece. Tomorrow I'll make a second pass if I get time. I didn't get a wallpaper brush yet either, so I just used one of my dog-slicker brushes... :) I did ONE pass with some turmeric dyed suffolk fleece. Tomorrow I’ll make a second pass if I get time.

I didn’t get a wallpaper brush yet either, so I just used one of my dog-slicker brushes…

:)

]]> Comment on It’s Here! by Nadine B http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/its-here/#comment-387 Nadine B Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:28:39 +0000 http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/?p=656#comment-387 I've already played with mine. Apparently Home Depot doesn't carry any wallpaper supplies. But I found the perfect brush at Lowes for 2.88. It is long with short strong bristles. I’ve already played with mine. Apparently Home Depot doesn’t carry any wallpaper supplies. But I found the perfect brush at Lowes for 2.88. It is long with short strong bristles.

]]> Comment on Phat Fiber, Pancreatic Cancer Purple Scarves. Hmmmm, what else? by wildwoodflwr http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/2009/08/27/phat-fiber-pancreatic-cancer-purple-scarves-hmmmm-what-else/#comment-385 wildwoodflwr Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:46:51 +0000 http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/?p=647#comment-385 I just read about the purple scarf contest in the paper! I'm definitely thinking about making something and sending it in. I just read about the purple scarf contest in the paper! I’m definitely thinking about making something and sending it in.

]]> Comment on My “new” Traub wheel! by stella http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/2009/02/13/my-new-traub-wheel/#comment-384 stella Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:04:54 +0000 http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/?p=361#comment-384 Hello again and thank you for all the information! If you don't mind me asking, does 300 sound like a good price for a used one? Hello again and thank you for all the information! If you don’t mind me asking, does 300 sound like a good price for a used one?

]]> Comment on My “new” Traub wheel! by goodnessgraciouswv http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/2009/02/13/my-new-traub-wheel/#comment-383 goodnessgraciouswv Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:22:34 +0000 http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/?p=361#comment-383 Hi Stella-- The whole thing is not that complicated--I am not sure what part would "break" and not be replaceable. You likely could get a carpenter or a handyman to fit it. Since it is bobbin-driven, there aren't many fiddly bits. If you bust a bobbin or the flyer you could try to get someone to find another old one or you could get someone to make a new one. That wasn't a big concern for me, at any rate. Yes, it only has one ratio. You can make tighter twist by treadling more/faster before letting the fiber into the orifice. I have made chunkier and more slender yarns with it. It is not my only wheel. I used to have a Babe, which I sold and I have a Baynes. It is much like the Babe, only it is made of wood instead of pvc--meaning I am more careful with it outdoors but it is more "period" looking (although still pretty modern in appearance). It weighs a little more than a Babe. The one I have has a noisy treadle--but I have had people tell me it is "soothing" (it click-clacks). It is certainly not as FAST at spinning more slender yarns as the Baynes (which I nearly always use on the fastest whorl on the flyer. I hope this helps you! I have enjoyed this wheel, and it was quite a bargain. grace :) Hi Stella–

The whole thing is not that complicated–I am not sure what part would “break” and not be replaceable. You likely could get a carpenter or a handyman to fit it. Since it is bobbin-driven, there aren’t many fiddly bits. If you bust a bobbin or the flyer you could try to get someone to find another old one or you could get someone to make a new one. That wasn’t a big concern for me, at any rate.

Yes, it only has one ratio. You can make tighter twist by treadling more/faster before letting the fiber into the orifice. I have made chunkier and more slender yarns with it.

It is not my only wheel. I used to have a Babe, which I sold and I have a Baynes. It is much like the Babe, only it is made of wood instead of pvc–meaning I am more careful with it outdoors but it is more “period” looking (although still pretty modern in appearance). It weighs a little more than a Babe. The one I have has a noisy treadle–but I have had people tell me it is “soothing” (it click-clacks). It is certainly not as FAST at spinning more slender yarns as the Baynes (which I nearly always use on the fastest whorl on the flyer.

I hope this helps you!

I have enjoyed this wheel, and it was quite a bargain.

grace :)

]]> Comment on My “new” Traub wheel! by stella http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/2009/02/13/my-new-traub-wheel/#comment-382 stella Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:51:24 +0000 http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/?p=361#comment-382 hello, I am thinking of buying one of these myself, but am unsure about it. The company is not making them anymore, so what happens if you need to replace a part? Does it really have only one ratio? Can you spin a variety of yarns on it? Is this your only wheel? If not, how does it compare to the others? Thanks! hello,

I am thinking of buying one of these myself, but am unsure about it. The company is not making them anymore, so what happens if you need to replace a part? Does it really have only one ratio? Can you spin a variety of yarns on it? Is this your only wheel? If not, how does it compare to the others?

Thanks!

]]> Comment on FREE handspun! by Chris http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/free-handspun/#comment-367 Chris Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:25:22 +0000 http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/?p=613#comment-367 Love the little bags! They are too cute! Love the little bags! They are too cute!

]]> Comment on About Grace & Goodness Gracious by Dominique Wong http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/about/#comment-359 Dominique Wong Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:37:12 +0000 #comment-359 Hi, Grace, I've had so much fun checking out your web site - your batik designs are great!! and the wool is beautiful too. Can you email me back - I need to change my shirt order if it's not too late. Great to run into you again. Hi, Grace, I’ve had so much fun checking out your web site – your batik designs are great!! and the wool is beautiful too. Can you email me back – I need to change my shirt order if it’s not too late. Great to run into you again.

]]> Comment on Batik tote bag, busy tie-dyeing and other summer stuff by goodnessgraciouswv http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/batik-tote-bag-busy-tie-dyeing-and-other-summer-stuff/#comment-358 goodnessgraciouswv Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:16:00 +0000 http://goodnessgraciouswv.wordpress.com/?p=582#comment-358 Thanks! I am not all that amazing, but I'll take any compliments, lol. Yes, I am spinning straight from the roving. It helps if the roving is not too compacted and quite "even", if that makes sense. When I spin on a wheel I am mostly a long-draw spinner. I think that might effect how I spin on a spindle as well--I pull my hand, on a wheel, pretty far back--not inchworming. That is a little harder to do with a spindle, since the new yarn you're making has to support the weight of the spindle. What sort of spindle are you using? What sort of roving? I might not know them, of course, as I am very much a "do-it-yourself-er" and don't buy that much stuff if I think I can make it. The spindle I'm using is pretty small, though. I would be happy to TRY to help with your spinning, but I'm not sure how helpful I can be! Maybe I ought to make another video! :) Thanks! I am not all that amazing, but I’ll take any compliments, lol.
Yes, I am spinning straight from the roving. It helps if the roving is not too compacted and quite “even”, if that makes sense. When I spin on a wheel I am mostly a long-draw spinner. I think that might effect how I spin on a spindle as well–I pull my hand, on a wheel, pretty far back–not inchworming. That is a little harder to do with a spindle, since the new yarn you’re making has to support the weight of the spindle.

What sort of spindle are you using? What sort of roving? I might not know them, of course, as I am very much a “do-it-yourself-er” and don’t buy that much stuff if I think I can make it. The spindle I’m using is pretty small, though.

I would be happy to TRY to help with your spinning, but I’m not sure how helpful I can be! Maybe I ought to make another video! :)

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