We have our winners! Win a copy of Respect the Spindle by Abby Franquemont!

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galwaygirl2 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:10:02 GMT

I respect the spindle because it's where it statred, the spindle may have been primitive but it's where it began. It's organic, simple and you can take it anywhere.

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VictoriaB@6 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:24:14 GMT

w00t!! i won a copy thank you :-)

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Bonniepurr — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:23:43 GMT

I love the simplicity of spindles, they can be anything from functional lumps of wood to miniature works of art and they can be spun on almost anywhere :-) I almost always carry one :-)

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waninala@yahoo.com — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 07:09:24 GMT

After every one of my children's births I took up a necessary hobby-therapy. When our first born son, Zach, was born I yearned to learn the art of weaving. The threads of my life were in the beginnings of a lovely tapestry and weaving seemed the natural choice....alas, my mentor, Molly, would not hear of me beginning at the loom without first experiencing the patient rhythmic meditation of the drop spindle. I disappointed, agreed, as this is the only way she would begin with me. This discipline became my joy and still continues to this day, as I lead in the same path as she and share my love of fibres with my nine grandchildren. They have all begun with the spindle...

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KathleenL@12 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:00:53 GMT

Spindle spinning is my first love. I learned to spin on my beloved Turkish, and the act of spinning in this way, I feel, has helped me feel connected with ancestors and all those spinners who came before, for whom spinning was not just a necessity, but an art.

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KathyGates — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 02:56:13 GMT

I respect the spindle because it's amazing that such a simple yet complex tool can be the beginning of such beautiful useable works of art. A simple plain spindle or an ornate spindle, it doesn't matter, they both can make the same beautiful spun yarn. I have not learned to spin yet, but am planning on learning in the very near future. it sure would be a big help to win this awesome book!!! Thank you for having such a great contest, I hope I win! :)

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ScarletRoseCreations — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:42:28 GMT

I respect the spindle because it connects me to all the spinners who have ever lived, making yarn for their families, for warmth and protection and beauty. We are all truly a 'fiber family', connected like the fibers in the yarn to each other when we create with our spindles.

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planetknit — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:15:32 GMT

I LOVE the video and the book would even be BETTER! Everything starts with a spindle!

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BriarMoon — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:07:37 GMT

How can you not respect the spindle? Even one that was made yesterday has a solid, comforting air of antiquity and tradition about it. They're also small, portable, and easy to store when not in use. Can you tell I love them?

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moonmau — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:35:01 GMT

I Respect the spindle as after months of trying i now have the first of what i hope to be many many beautiful yarns... it teased me in so many ways..nearly there on several occasions but now i am hooked...want to try all types there are & can see a long & happy relationship developing in the many many years to come...Thanks to my tiny but mighty Spindle!

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KarenB@2 — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:58:33 GMT

I RESPECT my spindles. In each one of them I see the love and care of the amazing craftsman/woman who's hands created such an amazing tool. I RESPECT my spindles because, even though I own 6 spinning wheels, my spindles remind me of my connection to ancient spinners. I RESPECT my spindles because it seems that even with a busy lifestyle, and the need to always be on the go, I can still steal moments here and there and zone out with some spinning. I RESPECT my spindles.

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hedgecat — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:33:06 GMT

I respect the spindle because using one to spin yarn is kind of a "Zen" thing for me. I calm down, slow down and just enjoy it. I can always learn more about the process though!

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susanjd — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:29:50 GMT

because they are beautiful, portable and provide endless hours of peaceful entertainment

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sunflower.farmgirl — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 22:46:36 GMT

I respect the spindle, is the neatest tool ever. You can bring it with you everywhere and love seeing people's reaction when I"m spinning! It is the coolest tool ever made.

Deb

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aledaf — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 22:12:55 GMT

I respect the spindle because it's so flexible and so portable, and can do so much.