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CW: First impressions of my EEW Fold electric spinning wheel (CW because long)
I tried out my new EEW Fold electric spinning wheel today, using some random blue wool fiber.
I kickstarted the Fold after borrowing a friend’s EEW Nano. The Nano gave me a sense of what an EEW is like, but I was slightly frustrated by a few things (small bobbins, no way to easily get the same speed every time I started spinning, and it doesn’t really go fast enough to spin cotton).
The Fold fixes all three of those things. It also has a foot switch so I can stop and start it without having to drop what I’m doing.
It’s made so the maidens (the vertical bits that hold up the flyer* and bobbin) can be folded under the base after removing the bobbin. This is great for travel. I’m not likely to use this feature often, but I think I’ll appreciate it if I do.
(I didn’t realize my fiber and bobbin would match the summer bedspread in the background, but it amuses me!)
*flyer: the structure with hooks on that holds the bobbin. It’s the part that adds twist to the yarn and wraps it around the bobbin.
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Op 23 augustus 2026 wordt het boek Leren Weven gepresenteerd.
Heb je altijd al willen weven? Of doe je het al, maar wil je de techniek beter in de vingers krijgen? Dan is dit boek iets voor jou.
Hier op Mastodon deel ik foto's en filmpjes die horen bij het boek.
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Op 23 augustus 2026 wordt het boek Leren Weven gepresenteerd.
Heb je altijd al willen weven? Of doe je het al, maar wil je de techniek beter in de vingers krijgen? Dan is dit boek iets voor jou.
Hier op Mastodon deel ik foto's en filmpjes die horen bij het boek.
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And in less data-related activities this weekend, I finished this lovely yarn! About 4 ounces of black and gold from an art batt plus with black merino roving. Plus a bonus skein of 1.75 oz of the merino plied on itself.
I call it Golden Knights, after our local hockey team.
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Tour de Fleece has officially ended, but I'm still in the mood for spinning, so I searched through my fiber stash and found another two of the the tops, that I've spun up here https://troet.cafe/@FanCityKnits/116764717447654787
This time I'm going to ply the two layers of each top together.
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Tour de Fleece has officially ended, but I'm still in the mood for spinning, so I searched through my fiber stash and found another two of the the tops, that I've spun up here https://troet.cafe/@FanCityKnits/116764717447654787
This time I'm going to ply the two layers of each top together.
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Fresh off the loom: doublewidth throws in integrated plain weave. Still have to fringe, wet finish and brush. Since they are so big, I think I will step on them in the tub to full them.
This is a destash project—which, of course, means I had to buy more yarn to actually do it. 😂 Those stripes are gifted yarns I have had for a couple of decades!
If you don’t see me for a while, I’ll be fringing! 😅
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Fresh off the loom: doublewidth throws in integrated plain weave. Still have to fringe, wet finish and brush. Since they are so big, I think I will step on them in the tub to full them.
This is a destash project—which, of course, means I had to buy more yarn to actually do it. 😂 Those stripes are gifted yarns I have had for a couple of decades!
If you don’t see me for a while, I’ll be fringing! 😅
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All three braids are spun and I plied the first two. I didn't spin as consistently as I thought, the first one is about 165 m pre washing, the other one is about 195 m - if I did my counting correctly.
And now I need a way how to chain ply without cutting into my finger. My left pointer finger has a tiny cut from pulling the loop back against the tension on lazy Kate and wheel.
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All three braids are spun and I plied the first two. I didn't spin as consistently as I thought, the first one is about 165 m pre washing, the other one is about 195 m - if I did my counting correctly.
And now I need a way how to chain ply without cutting into my finger. My left pointer finger has a tiny cut from pulling the loop back against the tension on lazy Kate and wheel.
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Everytime I think about not going to crochet club because I'm too tired after work, but I go anyway because "I need to get out more" and every time I prove myself right and have a great (and ultimately) more relaxing time than if I'd gone hone to watch TV.
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Everytime I think about not going to crochet club because I'm too tired after work, but I go anyway because "I need to get out more" and every time I prove myself right and have a great (and ultimately) more relaxing time than if I'd gone hone to watch TV.
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First bobbin of singles filled, first braid spun up.
It's surprising how much faster a bobbin fills when you don't try to spin as done as possible (which is my default most of the time).
The fiber drafts like a dream - BFL is a great breed.
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First bobbin of singles filled, first braid spun up.
It's surprising how much faster a bobbin fills when you don't try to spin as done as possible (which is my default most of the time).
The fiber drafts like a dream - BFL is a great breed.
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RE: https://sunny.garden/@Paws2Spindle/116961470705350878
Question for fiber folks about moths:
Last night, I forgot I had these skeins out drying until after dark. When I went to bring them in, a moth flew up from one of the skeins. These are a blend of wool and dog fur.
Should I be worried that the moth might have laid eggs in the yarn? Should I throw them in the freezer or do something more drastic? I'm keeping them well separate from the rest of my stash for now.
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RE: https://sunny.garden/@Paws2Spindle/116961470705350878
Question for fiber folks about moths:
Last night, I forgot I had these skeins out drying until after dark. When I went to bring them in, a moth flew up from one of the skeins. These are a blend of wool and dog fur.
Should I be worried that the moth might have laid eggs in the yarn? Should I throw them in the freezer or do something more drastic? I'm keeping them well separate from the rest of my stash for now.
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#TourDeFleece Stage 16
Gave the Tibetan Mastiff/merino blends a wash in doggy shampoo. Forgot to give them a thwack! I usually don't with fur, but wonder if it might be good to do with the blends.
Tonight's heritage blend: 50g of Manx Loaghtan top, a breed from the Isle of Man that almost went extinct. According to Fleece & Fiber, originally, brown was a rare color, but was selected for during its recovery and is the predominant color now. It's mostly a meat breed, but has a soft fleece (which I can confirm! It was light and soft!), "a relatively soft fiber with an exceptional amount of bounce, a quality that can be maximized through woolen-style preparation and spinning."
I enjoyed spinning it woolen long-draw style. My camera doesn't quite capture the sandy/mousy brown correctly. I can see why F&F concludes, "Unusual color and softness. Should be better known than it is, because of its resilience and all-around appealing character."
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#TourDeFleece Stage 16
Gave the Tibetan Mastiff/merino blends a wash in doggy shampoo. Forgot to give them a thwack! I usually don't with fur, but wonder if it might be good to do with the blends.
Tonight's heritage blend: 50g of Manx Loaghtan top, a breed from the Isle of Man that almost went extinct. According to Fleece & Fiber, originally, brown was a rare color, but was selected for during its recovery and is the predominant color now. It's mostly a meat breed, but has a soft fleece (which I can confirm! It was light and soft!), "a relatively soft fiber with an exceptional amount of bounce, a quality that can be maximized through woolen-style preparation and spinning."
I enjoyed spinning it woolen long-draw style. My camera doesn't quite capture the sandy/mousy brown correctly. I can see why F&F concludes, "Unusual color and softness. Should be better known than it is, because of its resilience and all-around appealing character."
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Tour de fleece part 3
3 braids of Bluefaced Leicester, I'm spinning it a bit thicker than usual and then chain ply to keep the color sequences.
At least that's the plan.
@fiberarts @handspinning #tourDeFleece2026 #handspinning #fiberarts
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Tour de fleece part 3
3 braids of Bluefaced Leicester, I'm spinning it a bit thicker than usual and then chain ply to keep the color sequences.
At least that's the plan.
@fiberarts @handspinning #tourDeFleece2026 #handspinning #fiberarts
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@Pepijn #FiberArts hobbies are flooded by slop. Made up patterns, faking knitting or crocheting tutorials, it's everywhere.
If you're experienced enough, you spot them at a glance. It's for the beginners that i worry. This may be blocking some people who want to give it a shot and don't understand why they can't reach the result in the picture. -
@Pepijn #FiberArts hobbies are flooded by slop. Made up patterns, faking knitting or crocheting tutorials, it's everywhere.
If you're experienced enough, you spot them at a glance. It's for the beginners that i worry. This may be blocking some people who want to give it a shot and don't understand why they can't reach the result in the picture. -
@gannet That is so cool! Do you have two needles threaded at once and do a circle at a time with each of them to keep the two colors lined up?
I started learning embroidery to help me mend clothes, but so far I haven't attempted anything bold on shirts and dresses. There's a part of me that's still scared to "ruin further" something that's already torn. I've mainly darned socks and patched jeans, which I find less intimidating.
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@gannet That is so cool! Do you have two needles threaded at once and do a circle at a time with each of them to keep the two colors lined up?
I started learning embroidery to help me mend clothes, but so far I haven't attempted anything bold on shirts and dresses. There's a part of me that's still scared to "ruin further" something that's already torn. I've mainly darned socks and patched jeans, which I find less intimidating.
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This is what that skein looks like after a relaxing bath and some good thwacking.
Still "overplied", with some curls and pliebacks. But that is the nature of this kind of yarn - it's called opposing 3-ply https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/start-spinning-sock-yarn-twist-ply-structure/
And it still has quite some spring in it.
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This is what that skein looks like after a relaxing bath and some good thwacking.
Still "overplied", with some curls and pliebacks. But that is the nature of this kind of yarn - it's called opposing 3-ply https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/start-spinning-sock-yarn-twist-ply-structure/
And it still has quite some spring in it.
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My husband’s latest weaving project!
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My husband’s latest weaving project!
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Of the eight breeds in the fiber samplers I got, the Swaledale was the worst for kemp. These are the thick, white fibers in this photo, often with sharp kinks.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised. This is what Fleece and Fiber has to suggest for what to do with yarn from this breed:
"Make yourself a hair shirt, or something more appropriate, like a bag or lined jacket or rug. Some people may be able to handle Swaledale in a hat, but don't plan on it for a sweater." 🤣