Author Topic: What a great night (Read 4083 times)

Cheviot · « **on:** March 13, 2013, 11:03:31 am »

Hi,
Well, last night I went to my first meeting with the spinning group in Broughton, what can I say, except it far exceeded my expectations

.
I turned up with my drop spindle and some carded wool, and was met with open arms from everyone, I didn't feel like the newbie at all, infact when I started to spin, a couple of the others, were really interested as they had never seen it done before.
Anyway one of the lady's there said that she hadn't any wool prepared to do any spinning, and that when the most experienced spinner there arrived, she could show me how to spin on her wheel

. So that is what I did, It took me a while before I could work the treadle, I kept wanting to make it go backwards, eventually I could do it, so the wool was threaded on for me, and away I went, I still found it difficult to treadle, and if I concentrated on that, I found my drafting of the yarn went to pot, but slowly it started to happen for me. I had actually spun quite a length of yarn by the time they stopped for a tea break, so after tea, the lady teaching me plyed what I had spun, so I came home with a skein of wool. albeit a small skein.
Next week one of the lady's is going to bring her spare wheel for me to use

, I just cannot believe how kind and generous these people have been to me, as I was only there for 2 hours.
It's going to be a long week until next Tuesday.
Regards
Sue

Fleecewife · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2013, 11:19:36 am »

Lovely to hear how nice everyone is there

Broughton is local to me but I have only ever been to the Gather some years ago, not to ordinary meetings. Tempting, for lighter nights

happygolucky · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:01:25 pm »

So nice, love that area, very tempting to move there but hay ho, not until we are sold.
I bet its a fantastic place to see some wonderful examples of spun wool, I would love to make rugs or something decorative.....never will though but glad it was great!

Rosemary · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:06:24 pm »

Most folk ARE nice, IMHO. Really glad you enjoyed it

Bionic · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:31:44 pm »

Sue, glad you had a nice evening.
I think learning to spin is a bit like learning to drive. Difficult to co-ordinate the clutch while steering to start with and then it just becomes second nature.

SallyintNorth · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:52:11 pm »

Excellent news

Almost all spinners are incredibly generous and keen to share their skills, I find

Mammyshaz · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2013, 05:51:26 pm »

Glad you enjoyed yourself

my experience of spinners and spinning groups is that they are the most welcoming places. So relaxed and nothing is a problem

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2013, 10:21:03 pm »

Sue, that sounds like a great group. I'm looking forward to going to my first spinning group on Saturday. Unfortunately, it's only once a month.

Anke · « **Reply #8 on:** March 14, 2013, 01:02:58 pm »

Good that you managed to go!

Too far for me for only a couple of hours in the evening unfortunately...

renee · « **Reply #9 on:** March 15, 2013, 07:49:26 am »

Too far for me too

It is great to hear of the spinning revival in the U.K.

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2013, 10:55:34 pm »

I had a great time at my local spinning group. Everyone was so friendly and prepared to spend time with me. I came home with a full bobbin.

Meetings are once a month and I will have to miss the next one due to holiday. So looking forward to the May one.

Cheviot · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2013, 01:30:22 pm »

Hi,
So pleased you enjoyed it MGM.
I think that because spinning is so relaxing, and the people who do it, are so happy and laid back, it seems to make them more approachable, I certainly found that.
Regards
Sue

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2013, 11:07:49 pm »

On the whole I think you are right, Cheviot. The lady who sold me the wheel had offered to carry my wheel in for me since I'm on crutches. Not only did she then carry it out again but someone else escorted me to the side door where there is a ramp and walked out with me in case it was slippery.

On the other hand..... I remember when my ex and I had our spinning and weaving workshop, someone watchig him spin and say that he must be such a peaceful person to live with. I didn't know quite how to reply because he was anything but. But for normal spinners...

About to start on a second bobbin and then I can try plying.