Look at what was waiting for me after my dog walk this morning! The one on the left is a stripped down mahogany Lady Ann (1.7g), that's a Kaari in the center of oak, ash, and bubinga (.95g), and the one on the right is a Mongold. The first two are Hatchtown's and I feel very lucky to have them.
If you haven't heard about the nesting eagles on Hornby Island yet, it's definitely worth a look. Live streaming video pretty much in the nest!
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Those look very nice. One of these days I'll get to practicing with my drop spindle we bought at that little spin-in last summer. I started actually getting the hang of it and then I put it away again and haven't picked it up again.
I'm hyperventillating.
I have spindle ency. Like Melanie, I want a review of the Lady Anne. I've been tempted, but wonder if the cop would slide down.
I meant ENVY. Also, does the Lady Anne have a notch?
I love spindles and have several but I'm terrible with them. I think it's a conspiracy...our guild had a program on spindles last night and now you're flashing your new beauties! I think it's time for me to try again.
Two people asked about the Lady Anne. I have one, and just love her more even than my akha. I like to spin cobweb/laceweight yarn, and the Lady Anne is wonderful for this. I had heard she was difficult to use, but that was not the case for me.
I forgot to ask, how do you like the top whorl Mongold? Gibson-Roberts seems to think they are the greatest.
I forgot to ask about the Mongold? Do you like it as much as Priscilla Gibson-Roberts seems to?
Do you know if they are still making the Lady Anne spindle? I would like one, it would be lovely to have even if it is difficult to use. I am looking for a lace weight spindle but will wait for a Lady Anne. Karin @ www.merrypurl.com
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