Thread: My best mate

likes sitting in the shade

Plying Hutch's as I type so got quick pics sorry about the quality
this is two spun bobbins being made into yarn plying

you can see a hint of colour in Suki's fur on the carder

well they do like the cold

Thank you for the w i p .
The spinning wheel etc look to be fairly old
and very well made.
any history on them?
posted your pics to a relly in england

Originally Posted by ptc

Thank you for the w i p .
The spinning wheel etc look to be fairly old
and very well made.
any history on them?
posted your pics to a relly in england

Hi Pete
No problem Sue completed all plying today next stage wash (this helps set the twist) hung out to dry and then knit.

The carder was bought from a spinners guild member its hand crank I want to fit an old sewing machine motor to it manufactured think by Ashford NZ

The spinning wheel is a Wee Peggy another NZ company made them Sue's had for 12 years also 2nd hand bought from a lady from Armidale when we lived in Tamworth, approx 30 years old still solid as a rock (although last night I noticed two cracks forming in the main base) more repair work maybe hope .

she has two other wheels an Ashford Traditional she hope to be selling and an Upright Sickinger (not sure on the spelling) Its made in the Coff's Harbour hinterland Dorigo area guy still makes them a member past away and Sue was offered it at a bargain price.

Where abouts in the UK Pete have relations in Durham area.

Ah well it been hung out Hutch & Suki and a blend of each

looking good.
Oxfordshire.

Here's the first one of Kev's all Hutch (oh and Merino)

will hold off sending till 2nd ones done Kev Hutch & Suki mixed

That looks very smart.
And I bet they are warm
More fluff on the way next week.

Don't know if it's been mentioned but here's a challenge to all you dog fanciers.

Hunt down the book "Marley and Me", and read it all the way through without blubbering.

My old mate Boris is having a great time chasing balls around in the clouds as well.

Yes Pete they it is real warm I had to try it on lasted about 1/2 minute

But then again I'm not hair challenged ...............yet

ps. Pete don't included another return parcel pack will you

I am Bald and live in coooooool tassy.

Originally Posted by wheelinround

Here's the first one of Kev's all Hutch (oh and Merino)

will hold off sending till 2nd ones done Kev Hutch & Suki mixed

WOW !!!
Great looking beanie ,I can just feel the warmth already .
Of course this will be for only a few weeks of the year ,June /July ish
I think I will take it to Alice Springs for the beanie fest and blow them all away.!!!!

Oh my .

Kev

Originally Posted by bennylaird

Don't know if it's been mentioned but here's a challenge to all you dog fanciers.

Hunt down the book "Marley and Me", and read it all the way through without blubbering.

My old mate Boris is having a great time chasing balls around in the clouds as well.

Sorry to hear that Benny