Thankyou Becca for taking the time to post yet another video. The fleece looks gorgeous, I can’t wait to see what it’s like spun up. Hope you and Andrew have a lovely Festive break.
What a great idea to spin a new, rare bred every few weeks. The year I had balance for my word, the most unbalanced year I had, but I know you’ll do better. 😊 I need to give some thought to my 2025 word. Merry Christmas!
I am a relatively new spinner and have become so interested in learning about our native sheep breeds so will be following your spinning life with great interest Becca. Thank you so much and happy Christmas and a happy 2025!
I love spinning, it is my happiest place of all the things I do. My most favourite is wheel spinning but I also enjoy supported spindles (much more so than drop spindles). Have a great Welsh Christmas!
Nadolig Llawen 🏴, I have never tried a supported spindle. I have been toying with the idea of spinning some flax on a drop spindle and a hand held distaff but I think a supported spindle might be a good option. Food for thought thank you 🙏🐏
How lovely! I did a breed study a while back, but it was mostly combed top. I love the carded prep that you received from your mill. Gosh, I’m so tempted to place an order. Do they ship to the US, do you 🤔 think? I’ll be following you in the coming year for sure. Take care and a very Happy Holiday to you and your family!
Thank you 🙏.. on the subject of the fleece I'm super impressed by what I received. Because of Bexit it is now easier to ship to the states than Europe so they might well do . They are on IG and Facebook so I'm sure if you DM them they will give you a quick answer. They are a very interesting company. Thank you for your kind words and season's blessings to your family 🙏🐏🏴
I am looking forward to seeing all those fleeces up close and personal. Do you know if, historically, they were used for clothing, given that many of them are coloured? I was intrigued to hear that you had a strong preference for the Ashford traditional over the Louet. I've only ever spun on an Ashford traditional, so I can't make any comparisons. Did you have a different tension system on the Louet? I hope you have a happy and safe Christmas and New Year. Oh, and totally off topic, I loved the china and ceramics on the dresser behind you in this video.
I am so excited to share more about all these breeds . There is no short answer to your question about what the different breeds were used for. There is good evidence for the Boreray being used to make sails for Viking long ships . A lot of Welsh breeds were used to weave into flannel which was used for clothing. One of the reasons I am writing a website again,! Is to have somewhere to keep all this information. Rather than just have it rattling around in my head. On the subject of my Louet it was a double treadle with scotch tension. We just didn't click. I love my old trady. She is so easy to work with. Thank you for all your support and wisdom over the last year. Nadolig Llawen🏴 and a happy new year 🐏🙏
Merry Christmas Becca, thanks for the videos in the last year. Looking forward to your adventures in 2025
Thankyou Becca for taking the time to post yet another video. The fleece looks gorgeous, I can’t wait to see what it’s like spun up. Hope you and Andrew have a lovely Festive break.
Thanks so much 😊 . I love sharing with other fiber folk that get how exciting new fleece is 🐏🙏
What a great idea to spin a new, rare bred every few weeks. The year I had balance for my word, the most unbalanced year I had, but I know you’ll do better. 😊 I need to give some thought to my 2025 word. Merry Christmas!
I'm so to hear your year was out of balance. I hope 2025 is all you wish for. 🙏🐏
I am a relatively new spinner and have become so interested in learning about our native sheep breeds so will be following your spinning life with great interest Becca. Thank you so much and happy Christmas and a happy 2025!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I am really looking forward to spinning breeds I have never spun before. Happy spinning 🙏🐏
I love spinning, it is my happiest place of all the things I do. My most favourite is wheel spinning but I also enjoy supported spindles (much more so than drop spindles). Have a great Welsh Christmas!
Nadolig Llawen 🏴, I have never tried a supported spindle. I have been toying with the idea of spinning some flax on a drop spindle and a hand held distaff but I think a supported spindle might be a good option. Food for thought thank you 🙏🐏
@@cathrynwood6072 Thank you Cathy 🙏.
Have a great festive season Becca…..
Think of us downunder in the summer heat eating our fares 🙄🙄🤣
Thank you 🙏 I hope the weather is kind to you and you get to enjoy some crafting time.
Merry seasons thingy Becca have a good one !
@m.5018 Thank you 🙏🐏
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Thank you for taking the time to let me know 🙏🐏
How lovely! I did a breed study a while back, but it was mostly combed top. I love the carded prep that you received from your mill. Gosh, I’m so tempted to place an order. Do they ship to the US, do you 🤔 think? I’ll be following you in the coming year for sure. Take care and a very Happy Holiday to you and your family!
Thank you 🙏.. on the subject of the fleece I'm super impressed by what I received. Because of Bexit it is now easier to ship to the states than Europe so they might well do . They are on IG and Facebook so I'm sure if you DM them they will give you a quick answer. They are a very interesting company. Thank you for your kind words and season's blessings to your family 🙏🐏🏴
Hope you have a good Christmas.
Thank you. Nadolig Llawen to you 🏴🐏
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I am looking forward to seeing all those fleeces up close and personal. Do you know if, historically, they were used for clothing, given that many of them are coloured?
I was intrigued to hear that you had a strong preference for the Ashford traditional over the Louet. I've only ever spun on an Ashford traditional, so I can't make any comparisons. Did you have a different tension system on the Louet?
I hope you have a happy and safe Christmas and New Year. Oh, and totally off topic, I loved the china and ceramics on the dresser behind you in this video.
I am so excited to share more about all these breeds . There is no short answer to your question about what the different breeds were used for. There is good evidence for the Boreray being used to make sails for Viking long ships . A lot of Welsh breeds were used to weave into flannel which was used for clothing. One of the reasons I am writing a website again,! Is to have somewhere to keep all this information. Rather than just have it rattling around in my head. On the subject of my Louet it was a double treadle with scotch tension. We just didn't click. I love my old trady. She is so easy to work with.
Thank you for all your support and wisdom over the last year. Nadolig Llawen🏴 and a happy new year 🐏🙏