in a spin.

our summer project was to look at old textile techniques that we feel are not being used so much anymore.
not being one for thinking inside the box, i decided to have a go at spinning my own yarn (im sure some may argue this isnt really a textile technique but as i crocheted it after i spun it, im sure they can let me off!).
i bought a lovely little spindle from etsy and dyed lots of welsh wool tops. it was actually a little easier than i thought (maybe im not doing it right?) but it seems to work ok.

from this........

to this.......

finally, to this......