I had asked a question a few posts ago and while I did not get any answers, I did end up making a decision. I had some help from a non-knitting friend who has been the recipient of several knitted items, and yet he gave me the best answer I could hope for. 
He said:
"I think you should do what is going to make you happiest, and I think the spinning wheel would do that."
After a bit of research I ended up picking the Kromski Sonata as being the best folding spinning wheel for my money. I ordered it from The Woolery and I got free shipping, free bag (included), a free extra bobbin and a free Niddy Noddy (which I have no idea what it is for, yet).
Not a bad bit of shopping if I do say so myself.
My first run of spinning with it left me in a not so happy spot, but I am told that is normal for a first time run alone. I am looking forward to learning the art of the spinning wheel and making beautiful yarns to knit. I have only to find mini/toy sheep that naturally shed their wool and are able to be housebroken for living in an apartment. Then I can have the whole circuit of fiber life.
2 comments:
Good Luck with the whole "mini shedding sheep thing" - and if you come across one, get 2 and we can both have one.
Congrads on the new wheel. Does that mean you will be letting go of some of your stash???? huh huh huh??
Niddy Noddy = winding of your finished yarn into a big hank so you can give it a bath. Is good to have.
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