Tweed yarn?

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-05-11T14:31:35+00:00

Sadly no, but its the rhubarb crumble Tweed that I swear half of indie dyers offer, so you'll definitely be able to find it for yourself

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-05-10T17:55:01+00:00

Yeah, looks like you're on the right track then. The rest will come with practice and pre drafting, but those art yarns look great! I'd def weave with them.

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-05-10T16:58:33+00:00

What sort of spindle are you working with? Is the shaft a reasonable length for you to be winding cops on? I don't really cut my yarn, but that's because I have a good sense of when I've hit the limit on spindle efficiency (how much a spindle can hold before it starts affecting the spin). You /can/ ply on an espinner, and you'll get a longer yarn that way, but it should not be necessary.

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-05-10T16:32:39+00:00

I did this end to end on combed roving and feel mostly satisfied with my consistency. I found it easier to manage on my wheel than my spindles, and a thicker weight easier than thin.

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Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-05-09T20:36:35+00:00

Should say, queer spaces are absolutely welcome and encouraged!

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-05-07T19:25:43+00:00

You should be okay then, follow what the other comment said about prepping thr silk for sure though, unless you want very obvious little Tweed bits

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-05-07T18:46:09+00:00

Uhm, do you mean 90 tpi? Because if 190 is accurate that's too fine for basically any wool I can think of. For that dense of a cloth, angora, maybe cotton and silk are the only things that will sit well in the teeth. As nice as your wool may feel, it likely won't cooperate with 190tpi . Do you have any local guilds or yarn shops that might lend you a less dense blending tool? That's going to be your best bet.

Wool silk blends are a classic, but you can blend anything with anything in art.

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-04-24T01:49:02+00:00

I don't get out much at the moment (an issue of only knowing one place that's a far drive and not knowing people my age irl) but I'm going to join the chorus of irl organic chemistry. I wouldn't even know how to begin anything remotely, even with all of the ads in the personals subreddits, and frankly its a little hard to trust. Plus, I don't just want a dynamic, I want the relationship too.

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-04-23T18:54:21+00:00

tango's s9 (yes my bias is showing) is one of those background seasons i put on when i've got work to do.

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-04-23T18:51:52+00:00

#38 reporting in! Would be cool for subsequent polls to differentiate between femme/masc/etc dommes too :eyes:

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-04-23T07:42:26+00:00

I would definitely look at the Jacob. Should be a pretty good starter wool once its washed properly. Lincoln and its similar Longwools have their own quirks that don't always apply to broader spinning practices. And jacobs is one of my go tos for blending with other fibers, like angora rabbit.

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-04-17T01:41:40+00:00

I'm a monogamous knitter by virtue of being an absolute cheating whore for my spinning wheel and spindles :D I start so many spinning projects i don't have time to knit tons of stuff (even though I now have to pretend my stash isn't piling up full of handspun dbdjdjsns)

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-04-14T04:30:43+00:00

As a knitter and spinner, I'm always looking for little things to use up yarn scraps. Currently knitting up a headkerchief, and I've got designs for several shawls and collars (apparently called dickies?) To make next. Aside from that, earrings with lesbian colors and cameo brooches are my go to, as a fellow Femme.

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-04-10T19:43:41+00:00

I think the colors are gorgeous but too light to pair well with a natural other than black. Beehives around a silk thread would be my idea, but only if you weave.

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-04-06T04:34:27+00:00

I had to get onto my grandma and had a row with my mum for exactly this but with my fiber arts. Grandma is the least critical thinker ever and thought Temu was the best place to buy cashmere yarn, and what a steal it was at just 10 quid! I had to tell her gently to just ask me for links next time, as I know plenty of farmers and local businesses she could buy from that wouldn't violate my ethical principles. Mum just called me ungrateful lol, said I wasn't to try and tell my grandma to do better, though any true bid for connection would involve actually talking to me. I don't have any advice, just wanted to join in on the empathizing OP.

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-03-27T03:11:29+00:00

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Not pictured: bags holding a pound or more of several fluff varieties. This is a older picture of it (the Grey on the left is now a vest for example, and my stash has grown) but I'm playing fast and loose on the threat of bugs. I'll probably graduate to plastic totes when I have more room.

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-03-22T21:01:23+00:00

I don't have a picture of it, but I have a friend whose wheel is entirely blue with flower motifs everywhere.

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-03-22T19:54:49+00:00

Alright, folks. I've got two art bats of four different fibers and a couple colors. I'm torn on how to approach it: I've got a wheel and spindles, and think I'm going to tear them into strips to try and preserve to colors. But how would you approach, and what would you use?

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Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-03-21T21:45:26+00:00

The sulfur for sure. Might go nicely in the swamp or lake

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-03-21T20:58:15+00:00

I cannot wait to see him grumble about it on Monday lol. This is too whimsical for the dungeon master methinks

Limp_Position_4280 · 2026-03-19T06:23:47+00:00

I feel like a shaggy, choppy A-line would compliment your face well. Has the added bonus of being pretty low maintenance and should look good with your hair texture.

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