I've lurked long enough, I guess it's tme to say hello.

Richardrwg wrote

on Oct 25, 2012 2:41 PM

Hello, my name is Richard and I'm an addict.

It's something I never thought about until I allowed my fiancee to take me to a fiber festival last fall. It was a trick, she suggested we go on a motorcycle ride. While all the yarn knitting devices were of no interest, I was fascinated by the spinning. I left with a couple drop spindles and 2 bags of yarn, that lasted me awhile, but only succeeded in making me more interested in a wheel.  Well, 3 months ago I found a Lendrum single treadle with a lazy kate and 3 extra bobbins in like new condition for only $200.00, so I got it. That was about 50 some ounces ago, I was and am hooked. A lot of trial and error, but thanks to youtube and a couple videos from Abby Franquemont, I'm producing some great yarn that Wendy knits. Nothing beats a self serving hobby.

Still a ways to go before I'm ready to have bragging rights, or declare myself a great spinner, but I'm loving it.

Liz Good wrote

on Oct 29, 2012 6:12 PM

Welcome Richard. We are glad you are here! Unfortunately (or fortunately), we will only encourage your addiction . . .