Friday, January 11, 2008

Top Whorl Spinning


DH made me this top whorl spindle as an extra Christmas pressie. I have the book 'Spinning in the Old Way' by Priscilla Gibbs and thought I would give it a try. It isnt any more difficult than spinning with my usual bottom whorl spindles and I have taken to it quite easily. I love the new shaped hook DH tried out on me and he now has all my other spindles to put the new hooks on!!!


4 comments:

m said...

That is the most beautiful spindle.
What wood is it?

fibreclaireUK said...

Thank you, it is a Mahogany whorl and a beech shaft.

atlaw said...

Beautiful spindle! Ever consider selling them? I'd sure be interested.

fibreclaireUK said...

I do have a business selling spindles: www.sublimespindles.blogspot.com if you want to have a look : )