tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post7548749755205147968..comments2024-02-23T14:28:41.397-05:00Comments on Natural Earth Farm: How to Make Your Own Drop SpindleTonya Gunnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09140984106118247860noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-34362316403043489342010-12-03T04:08:32.205-05:002010-12-03T04:08:32.205-05:00You could also try creating a Navajo spindle inste...You could also try creating a Navajo spindle instead of a drop spindle. It is much larger, has a bottom whorl (the disk goes on the bottom of the spindle rather than the top), and I've been told that it's a bit easier to learn on since you don't have to worry about the roving breaking and the spindle falling. It's the same basic construction process, only you use a larger disc and a longer dowel, you sharpen both points, and you don't use a hook.<br /><br />I just got a Navajo spindle at a local sheep ranch a couple weeks ago, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it compares to my drop spindle. It's so big that it's hard to imagine spinning fine yarn on it!Crunchy_Conservativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13664462256982746031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-32918492985241667912010-05-23T17:57:22.504-04:002010-05-23T17:57:22.504-04:00Just created my own drop spindle thanks to this lo...Just created my own drop spindle thanks to this lovely tutorial -- thank you so much for sharing it!Counting Coconutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09417165680507471874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-47042215667347755122010-04-03T23:22:43.414-04:002010-04-03T23:22:43.414-04:00Awww...look at those beautiful sheep! What kind ar...Awww...look at those beautiful sheep! What kind are they? My ewes always have twins....not any triplets yet. I love the drop spindles that you and your talented family have been crafting. What beautiful work you all do. My son tried spinning on my wheel the other day. He enjoyed it but thought it was very hard too. I hope you are having a nice weekend Tonya....it sure looks like you're having some beautiful weather.<br />love from,<br />sarafarmama sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542597054844686141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-58325815210461935712010-04-01T21:34:35.857-04:002010-04-01T21:34:35.857-04:00Thanks for sharing the photo of the triplets. I di...Thanks for sharing the photo of the triplets. I didn't realize it was somewhat common for that to happen.<br />Blessings<br />DianeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10214322750183022876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-90865871742465860022010-03-31T19:52:05.191-04:002010-03-31T19:52:05.191-04:00"Processing" the wool was one thing I wa..."Processing" the wool was one thing I was hoping to do while we're interning on the farm. We got to take part in the shearing but so far, the processing part just hasn't happened! I'm still not sure he knows what he'll do with it all!Tara W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01341003521700042612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-32213011450317192672010-03-31T17:51:53.187-04:002010-03-31T17:51:53.187-04:00would love to try this! bookmarking this page! tha...would love to try this! bookmarking this page! thanks.Ariellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187228073968629552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-48244869075699020832010-03-31T17:15:45.850-04:002010-03-31T17:15:45.850-04:00Wow, this is AMAZING!! Thank you so much for shari...Wow, this is AMAZING!! Thank you so much for sharingHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712219007358643623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-25310232514130695012010-03-31T16:56:09.268-04:002010-03-31T16:56:09.268-04:00Y'know ... I have no idea what a drop spindle ...Y'know ... I have no idea what a drop spindle is, much less how to use one, but I'm fascinated by this tutorial anyway -- thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-29648446760060309672010-03-31T13:46:45.132-04:002010-03-31T13:46:45.132-04:00She is nursing all three... I know that some ewes,...She is nursing all three... I know that some ewes, on occasion, will reject their babies, whether there is one, two, or three.<br />Warm wishes, TonyaTonya Gunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140984106118247860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-40845413711966666572010-03-31T11:00:35.273-04:002010-03-31T11:00:35.273-04:00Dear Tonya,
Thank you so much for sharing these in...Dear Tonya,<br />Thank you so much for sharing these instructions for how to make a spindle! What a beautiful mama sheep with babes...<br />Warmly<br />LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08585956094647636047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-32072198291379914862010-03-31T08:49:26.903-04:002010-03-31T08:49:26.903-04:00Thank you for these directions! We'd love to m...Thank you for these directions! We'd love to make some for our 9 year old and 6 year old. In another year, I plan to get my own wheel, and our own sheep! :)<br />What a beautiful mama ewe- is she nursing all 3 babies willingly? I had heard somewhere that sometimes if they have 3 they will reject one- is that true?Mama Ash Grovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14477958069982028795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-40660460587093835882010-03-31T08:16:42.430-04:002010-03-31T08:16:42.430-04:00When I first tried to learn to spin, it was on a d...When I first tried to learn to spin, it was on a drop spindle. In my case, it was an accurate description! LOL I dropped more than I spun. I wish I could use it more accurately! It is very portable! I love the sheepies!mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749881104429358524noreply@blogger.com