In Respect the Spindle: The Video, veteran spinner and spindle aficionado Abby Franquemont shows spinners old and new how to create volumes of incredible yarn with this amazing yet simple tool.
You’ll learn:
• How spinning works and how to spin on a simple stick
• How to make a functional spindle out of almost anything
• How to spin a lot of excellent yarn in an amazingly short time
• How to manage the yarn supply, to ply efficiently, and to finish appropriately
The result? Spinning will become your take-along, anytime, anywhere craft. You won’t want to leave home without it.
Item #: EP1918
No longer disliking my drop spindle
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Abby Franquemont presents spindling in a clear, concise, and informative way. Her own relaxed regard for the spindle transfers to those who watch and past frustrations with spindling dissipate. I can't recommend this video highly enough.
Unlike some viewers, I had no problem with the technical aspects of the digital video itself. It played smoothly and was visually very clear. (I did not download the HD version)
Good Video for the Beginner
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I agree with other reviewers that the topics covered in this DVD are excellent but the video quality is not so great. I also have the problem that if I pause the video and come back a few minutes later, the sound track continues but the video picture is just a blank screen, so I have to restart the video over again and find my place. The video is a great companion to go with the book, which I have as well.
Respect the Spindle Video
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I am trying to become a proficient spinner on the spindle. Local teachers are nice but had me using a heavy spindle and making fat yarn -- frustrating having the spindle fall down every two minutes. After being amazed watching her talk and spin, almost unaware, I learned enough with the first watching to jump start my spindling. With Abby's help, I moved to a dowel and toy wheel spindle like she uses in the video, thin yarn and now I have balls of yarn and almost no clunks. I'll rewatch the video for more pointers. I have her book, but spinning is a kinetic activity and seeing her do it is so much better.
I really like this video. The information is presented in a friendly and personable manner. Lots of good, solid information too. So many instruction videos make assumptions about what you do and don't know. Not this one. Every single step is shown. Everything is explained. I recommend this video for everyone, beginner on up.
This was a great intro. I feel like I could attempt this and get something highly resembling yarn with a little bit of practice and without becoming so wrapped in wool that I'd need help to escape. I'll be hitting the store tomorrow to pick up supplies. I had no problems with the video quality, I use VLC media player. Thanks for the sale! I was thinking about trying this and this was the perfect motivator.
Respect the Spindle (Video Download)
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In Respect the Spindle: The Video, veteran spinner and spindle aficionado Abby Franquemont shows spinners old and new how to create volumes of incredible yarn with this amazing yet simple tool.
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