I saw this spindle in the rack at a booth at Stitches. I wasn't in the market for a spindle. I thought that I already had enough. I touched it, I spun with it. It was lovely. I looked at the price tag and put it back and walked away.
J and I continued to saunter through the market. We walked into the next aisle and began touching some yarn. Then I looked up and said, "I'm going back to get that spindle." I think I may have run, but I'm not sure. All I remember is the look on the women's faces when we came back and I snatched up the spindle. They were surprised and then they laughed. (Incidentally, we went back to their booth the next day and everyone of their spindles had sold. I've never been so glad I went back to something.)
I think this is the most beautiful spindle I own. Even Hub thinks it's a gorgeous piece of wood. It's a little on the heavy side, but I can still spin a fairly fine yarn with it. Once again, it spins forever and stays true.
Specs
Shaft length: 9"
Whorl diameter: 2.75"
Wood: cocobolo shaft, cocobolo burl whorl
Weight: no idea
Price: $115.00
Where and when bought: Stitches Midwest, August 2006
Wow, I'm just blown away by the variety of spindles that you've posted. They're just beautiful. Do you have the opportunity to use them all. I'm sure you must have a favorite. I tried spindling at SAFF. It gave me respect for those who produce knittable yarn using this method.
Found you through NaBloPoMo!
Posted by: Patricia | November 17, 2007 at 09:29 AM