08/10/2024
I just keep getting lucky! Some family friends were on an evening walk, when they found an Antique Ashford Spinning Wheel on the side of the road ready for bin collection the next day.
They called me up asking if it was of use to me… of course! I have tried spinning some yarn briefly before, it was an area I wanted to explore.
Once it was home we discovered the flyer, bobbins and leather was missing. I started looking online for other parts, however, the flyer alone was nearly £100 which I couldn’t afford to spend.
I popped a note through the door of the house it was outside of thanking them and asked if they had any other weaving or spinning bits they were going to get rid of.
I received a message soon after:
I then decided to post on the Hampshire Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers asking if anyone had a spare.
Two ladies replied and were very helpful. They were selling one for £4! They suggested I came to the next meeting to collect it.
I had heard from multiple people that the Guild was quite unfriendly however, I went in with a smile on my face and asked loads of questions and found that everyone was more than happy to help. They suggested I come back again as they sell lots of spinning and weaving equipment for a very good price.
I feel really proud of myself for reaching and putting myself out there. A few months I probably wouldn’t have had the confidence to. It’s so nice to think I have another network of people that know all about weaving and spinning.
More updates soon, I just need to get the last bits!