Etsy Shop for Spinsanity

Lil Oak pigtail, .8 oz top whorl drop spindle

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:39:27 -0500

$18.95
This is a lightweight oak spindle with a fun pigtail hook that nicely centers your yarn and may help keep it from popping out from under the hook. They're sturdy enough to take some rough handling--perfect to pop in your bag for on the go spinning. These are notched at 12 o'clock (behind the hook) for your convenience.

Whorl: red oak, 3 inches, notched, black cherry stain, hand-rubbed antique oil finish
Shaft: oak, black cherry stain, antique oil finish
Total Weight: .8 oz/23 gms
Total Length (including hook): 9 inches/23 cms

GENERAL: I cut my whorls from actual boards, using a drill press with a hole saw--these are NOT craft store blanks! Each is then carefully shaped and sanded to a smooth, snag-free finish. I use tiny, solid brass eye screws (opened and polished) rather than bulky cup hooks. Each spindle is signed, dated and the weight in fine print on the bottom of the whorl.

Though oak is a heavier wood than aspen, this also spins like a dream! The light weight makes it perfect for those slippery and/or short staple luxury fibers. Wonderful for spinning heavy lace and fingering weights.

An awesome choice for the beginner (much better than those clunky student spindles(much better than those clunky student spindles or toy wheel learn to spin kits) or the collector.

Plumeria in Pink .87 oz top whorl drop spindle

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:11:40 -0500

$22.95

Whorl: aspen, 3.5 inches, handpainted plumeria flower in dark fuchsia
Shaft: natural hard wood with black finish
Total Weight: .87 oz/24.7 gms
Total Length (including hook): 11 inches/27.9 cms

Fine Details: I cut my whorls from actual boards, using a drill press with a hole saw--these are NOT craft store blanks! Each is then carefully shaped and sanded to a smooth, snag-free finish prior to further decoration. I use tiny, solid brass eye screws (opened and polished) rather than bulky cup hooks. Once complete, each spindle is sealed with several coats of premium satin polyurethane, hand-rubbed with fine steel wool between coats. Each spindle is signed, dated and the weight in fine print on the bottom of the whorl.

This spins like a dream! The light weight makes it perfect for those slippery and/or short staple luxury fibers. Wonderful for spinning lace and fingering weights.

An awesome choice for the beginner (much better than those clunky student spindles) or the collector.

Autumn Rays, .84 oz top whorl drop spindle

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:07:16 -0500

$22.95
Whorl: aspen, 3.5 inches, handpainted in autumn shades of deep brown, burnt orange, olive and gold with gold detailing
Shaft: natural hard wood with espresso stain
Total Weight: .84 oz/24 gms
Total Length (including hook): 11 inches/27.9 cms

Fine Details: I cut my whorls from actual boards, using a drill press with a hole saw--these are NOT craft store blanks! Each is then carefully shaped and sanded to a smooth, snag-free finish prior to further decoration. I use tiny, solid brass eye screws (opened and polished) rather than bulky cup hooks. Once complete, each spindle is sealed with several coats of premium satin polyurethane, hand-rubbed with fine steel wool between coats. Each spindle is signed, dated and the weight in fine print on the bottom of the whorl.

This spins like a dream! The light weight makes it perfect for those slippery and/or short staple luxury fibers. Wonderful for spinning lace and fingering weights.

An awesome choice for the beginner (much better than those clunky student spindles) or the collector.

Spiral .86 oz top whorl drop spindle

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:26:25 -0500

$20.95
It's hypnotic!

Whorl: aspen, 3.5 inches, handpainted lime green and passion purple spiral
Shaft: natural hard wood with coordinating accent
Total Weight: .86 oz/24 gms
Total Length (including hook): 11 inches/27.9 cms

Fine Details: I cut my whorls from actual boards, using a drill press with a hole saw--these are NOT craft store blanks! Each is then carefully shaped and sanded to a smooth, snag-free finish prior to further decoration. I use tiny, solid brass eye screws (opened and polished) rather than bulky cup hooks. Once complete, each spindle is sealed with several coats of premium satin polyurethane, hand-rubbed with fine steel wool between coats. Each spindle is signed, dated and the weight in fine print on the bottom of the whorl.

This spins like a dream! The light weight makes it perfect for those slippery and/or short staple luxury fibers. Wonderful for spinning lace and fingering weights.

An awesome choice for the beginner (much better than those clunky student spindles) or the collector.

Red Stained Flower, 1 oz top whorl drop spindle

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:44:24 -0500

$18.95
Whorl: 3.5 inches/9 cm, hand-rubbed cranberry stain

note: Unlike all of my other spindles, I do not "make" these flowers. They are embossed wood appliques that I buy from a woodworking store. I do prepare them (drill, lightly sand and stain) for use as whorls. I also shape, carve, stain, and pre-drill the shafts for the hooks before assembling.

Shaft: hand-carved leafy vine motif, hand-rubbed deep green stain (this one is a deeper green than previously), blunt beveled end
Total Weight: 1 oz/28.3 gms
Total Length (including hook): 11 inches/28 cms

Fine Details: I use tiny, solid brass eye screws (opened and polished) rather than bulky cup hooks. Once complete, each spindle is sealed with several coats of premium satin polyurethane, hand-rubbed with fine steel wool between coats. Each spindle is signed, dated and the weight in fine print on the bottom of the whorl.

I've recently spun and plied some lovely merino/silk blend into a fine, 2 ply heavy lace/light fingering weight for a shawl on one of these. It spins like a dream! The whorl is so light, even with being 3.5 inches, it practically floats on air.

This is an awesome choice for the beginner (much better than those clunky student spindles (much better than those clunky student spindles or toy wheel learn to spin kits)) or the collector.

note: While I do not manufacture the woodworking appliques used in these spindles, ALL SpinSanity Spindles *designs* are mine and I retain ALL rights. Please do not copy or sell--or support those who copy and sell--my work.

Black Cherry Square, .86 oz top whorl drop spindle

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:27:45 -0500

$18.95
This spindle is very cool! Bring your yarn up just about anywhere, the design has built in notches (these can be a little too grabby for beginners/more bulky yarns but are smoothly finished so as not to catch finer yarns). They are well balanced and hold a long spin. And the best part? This won't roll away when you set it down.

Let me know if you'd like this in another stain...shown in last pic are black cherry, red oak, and espresso.

Whorl: 3 x 3 inches, hand-rubbed black cherry stain

note: As with the stained flower spindles, I do not "make" these whorls. They are embossed wood appliques that I buy from a woodworking store. I do prepare them (drill, carefully grind off any burrs/sharp edges, lightly sand and stain) for use as whorls. I also shape, sand, stain, and pre-drill the shafts for the hooks before assembling.

Shaft: hand-rubbed black cherry stain, blunt beveled end
Total Weight: .86 oz/24 gms
Total Length (including hook): 11 inches/27.9 cms

Fine Details: I use tiny, solid brass eye screws (opened and polished) rather than bulky cup hooks. Once complete, each spindle is sealed with several coats of premium satin polyurethane, hand-rubbed with fine steel wool between coats. Each spindle is signed, dated and the weight in fine print on the bottom of the whorl.

note: While I do not make the woodworking appliques, all SpinSanity Spindles designs are mine and I retain all rights. Please do not copy or sell--or support those who copy and sell--my work.

Lil Blue pigtail, .85 oz top whorl drop spindle

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:34:15 -0500

$18.95
This is a lightweight oak spindle with a pigtail hook that might help keep your yarn from popping out from under. They're sturdy enough to take some rough handling--perfect to pop in your bag for on the go spinning. This one is not notched but could be notched behind the hook at your request.

Whorl: red oak, 3 inches, blue stain, hand-rubbed antique oil finish
Shaft: oak, blue stain, antique oil finish
Total Weight: .85 oz/24 gms
Total Length (including hook): 9 inches/23 cms

GENERAL: I cut my whorls from actual boards, using a drill press with a hole saw--these are NOT craft store blanks! Each is then carefully shaped and sanded to a smooth, snag-free finish. I use tiny, solid brass eye screws (opened and polished) rather than bulky cup hooks. Each spindle is signed, dated and the weight in fine print on the bottom of the whorl.

Though oak is a heavier wood than aspen, this also spins like a dream! The light weight makes it perfect for those slippery and/or short staple luxury fibers. Wonderful for spinning heavy lace and fingering weights.

An awesome choice for the beginner (much better than those clunky student spindles(much better than those clunky student spindles or toy wheel learn to spin kits) or the collector.

Purple Green Eyes, BFL braid, 4.4 oz

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:20:09 -0400

$15.25
My daughter, Emily (Ravelry's Spinningin360), inspired by a type of coral-- http://www.reeffarmers.com/limitedpurplegreencyphastrea.htm --created this lovely handpainted braid in cool shades of blue, purple, green and lime.

The fiber is Bluefaced Leicester top/roving, handpainted with light and color fast dyes. Note: This fiber IS NOT superwash and WILL FELT so be gentle with washing and air dry.

Very easy drafting, easy to spin!

Simple Oak, 1 oz BOTTOM whorl drop spindle--hook or hookless

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:48:08 -0400

$18.95
NOTE: I have these ready to finish in your choice of: natural, red oak, espresso or black cherry (pictured are natural and espresso). Hook or hookless.

Please let me know which you'd like in the comments on your order.

SPECIFICS: This is a lighter bottom whorl than you might be used to. It may dance around at first, especially with thigh rolling. However, the lighter starting weight allows you to really pile on the yarn. The more you pile on, the more stable it becomes.

An awesome choice for the beginner (much better than those clunky student spindles or toy wheel learn to spin kits), those new to bottom whorling or the collector.

WHORL: red oak, 3.5 inches, stained or natural sealed finish
SHAFT: red oak, rounded tip
TOTAL WEIGHT: approx 1.2 oz/34 gms finished weight
TOTAL LENGTH (including hook): 11 inches/28 cms

GENERAL DETAILS: I cut my whorls from actual boards, using a drill press with a hole saw--these are NOT craft store blanks! Each is then carefully shaped and sanded to a smooth, snag-free finish. I use tiny, solid brass eye screws (opened and polished) rather than bulky cup hooks. Once complete, each spindle is sealed with several coats of premium satin polyurethane, hand-rubbed with fine steel wool between coats. Each spindle is signed, dated and the weight in fine print on the bottom of the whorl.

note: All SpinSanity Spindles designs are mine and I retain all rights. Please do not copy or sell--or support those who copy and sell--my work.