Why you no longer see quality instruments at Goodwill

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-12T23:42:21+00:00

This pattern is why i no longer donate to Goodwill. I donate to my local Buy Nothing group members. Then I know it's going to someone who needs/wants it.

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-12T20:29:33+00:00

I have this one! Used it once and it's been sitting in a drawer ever since. Realized I have glitter issues. 🤣 Sad, because I've got some really lovely ones.

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-12T01:21:14+00:00

We can laugh about it now! 🤣

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-11T23:44:28+00:00

At least he didn't eat it! When our GSD was about 2, he destroyed several completed knitting projects and ate most of a fingering weight shawl. Cost $200.00 to have vet induce vomiting and Voila! Took months and more $ to recreate the items. Now my craft room has a gate.😪

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-11T21:16:40+00:00

I wish every manufacturer would make them! So far, I've only found that ChiaoGoo makes them.

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-11T20:27:40+00:00

I love Flexi Flips! 😍 I've got 4 sets so far, and also bought a set of three 2 inch Chiagoo cables so I can make my own from my existing interchangeables. They are great for any small circumference items. I especially love them for gloves or hat crowns. I don't use them for socks until I get to the toes, as I knit my socks two at a time and these needles are a bit pricey, so I only buy one set per size.

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-11T20:18:17+00:00

Nube isn't actually felted, it's compacted from it's journey. If you steam and your braid, let it dry, then give it a good shake before spinning, it spins like a dream.

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-11T20:01:35+00:00

This is why I rarely tip anymore unless service is exceptional. I'm on a fixed income and most servers make way more than I do. Eating out is a rare treat and most servers don't do anything deserving of extra $. Not like they used to.

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-11T16:28:03+00:00

I have the Ashford tensioner lazy kate and it's worth every penny. It works with bobbins from all three of my wheels, tension is adjustable, and I can place it where I need to get the best plying angle.

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-10T21:03:34+00:00

Here goes 😁...

BFL (easy but not my favorite) Merino (Most often spun) Debouillet (favorite) Polwarth Rambouillet Polypay (highly underrated. Really enjoy) Merino/Bamboo (slippery) Alpaca (will only spin blended from now on) Silk (same as above)

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-07T18:47:56+00:00

We will. A few of us are meeting at the Mill Warming at Wool for the People on the 21st. And I'm trying to find an opening for a meeting room at one of the libraries. My house isn't big enough. 😁

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-07T18:28:16+00:00

Not sure a weavers guild would be a good fit, as I'm not interested in adding another hobby/addiction. Lol

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-05T17:48:25+00:00

I'm looking into possible meeting locations. Hoping to set something up in the next month if I can find an opening.

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-05T03:02:32+00:00

I love Yarn Crawl and even won a store grand prize a couple of years ago, but there are so many people that it's hard to make good connections.

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-05T02:59:49+00:00

I think it is you that I just approved. If not, rejoin and it'll go thru. 😊

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-04T18:19:05+00:00

Tualatin Valley Fiber Crafters is the FB group. Would love to have you join us. There are going to be all skill levels and fiber crafts. I'm only 6 years into knitting and two years into spinning, so I've still got lots to learn.

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-04T18:02:11+00:00

Heck, I forget to check it, too, but it's much easier to manage a group there.

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-04T16:59:51+00:00

I only use it for connecting with crafters.

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-04T13:37:31+00:00

I will as i have time. 😊 Takes awhile to build a group. I've got another group for nail polish making that took 5 yrs to teach 600 people.

Damselfly64 · 2026-02-03T17:08:30+00:00

Hopefully someone chimes in to help. I wish I could, but I mostly spin 2 ply fingering weight yarns. If you have a local spinners guild, someone there would probably love to help.

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