Drop Spindle Spinning with Melda Montgomery DVD
Are you curious about the art of spinning? The earliest spinning in history was done using a spinning drop spindle and thousands enjoy spinning on a drop spindle today! There is no need to rush out and purchase an expensive spinning wheel to explore the craft. A drop spindle tutorial on DVD is a quick introduction to spinning on a drop spindle and can get you started right away. Drop spindle spinning is a fun and inexpensive way to learn the art of turning rough fiber into yarn. Melda Montgomery has been drop spindle spinning since the early 1970s and is an avid weaver who enjoys sharing her passion for spinning with others. Her video drop spindle spinning instructions are clear and easy to follow. You can easily pause the DVD at any step in the drop spindle spinning instructions to check your progress, reposition your fibers or start over as often as is needed.
Prior to the introduction of the spinning wheel, threads were spun using a spinning drop spindle. There are illustrated books on the techniques of spindle spinning. However, it can be hard to visualize each step clearly. Drop spindle spinning instructions may vary from one author to another or different terminology might be used for similar steps on how to use a drop spindle. On the other hand, a video drop spindle tutorial allows you to follow along as each step is explained. Once you pop in a DVD explaining how to use a drop spindle your hands are free to try it. When you try using a book explaining how to use a drop spindle while at the same time using your hands to get a feel for spindle, fibers, and techniques, you find it is not easy to do all at the same time. Spinning fiber drop spinning is not a craft to be rushed. With the use of this DVD and a bit of time and patience, you may discover that spinning with a drop spindle is a relaxing new pastime. You can continue to expand on the basic techniques shown in this excellent DVD highlighting the art of drop spindle spinning at your own pace.
Paradise Fibers is pleased to offer this popular drop spindle tutorial, Drop Spindle Spinning with Melda Montgomery. Spinning with a drop spindle is presented in such a way anyone can explore spindle spinning simply by viewing this video. Melda Montgomery’s passion for spinning with a drop spindle is contagious and naturally ignites a desire to learn how to spin in the ancient tradition! This spindle spinning video demonstrates fiber preparation, spinning from the fold, plying, spinning locks, and creating novelty yarns on a low-whorl spindle. After learning the basics of spinning on a drop spindle you may wish to explore spinning fiber drop spinning while using other spindles and techniques. A low-whorl spinning drop spindle is an excellent tool for beginners and even some experienced spinners continue to use this one type of spindle for spinning all their yarns. Many individuals find that spinning fiber drop spinning a simple yarn from the low-whorl spindle is a great way to unwind their nerves after a stressful day.
Our customers give the Drop Spindle Spinning with Melda Montgomery DVD a Four-Star rating! Check it out and see how easy it is to start enjoying drop spindle spinning with your own video tutor.
