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starfallz's review
5.0
Great collection of Abby's information and experience with spindles. Great when most spinning books briefly mention spindles, usually as a way to get started spinning instead of "real" spinning on a wheel.
kayteeem's review
Thanks to those who recommended this one. A good reference book in combination with some hands-on learning.
amotisse's review against another edition
5.0
Fascinating. Probably a bit advanced for my simple spinning skills, but no doubt a point of reference that I will return to.
ashsalt's review
5.0
Once you've tried out spinning just a bit, this is a perfect resource to use as you think about what type(s) of yarn you most want to make and which tool(s) will help you achieve that. Book contains excellent information about how your tools (heavy spindles, light spindles, supported spindles, walking wheels, flyer and bobbin wheels, etc.) impact the type of yarn you make. Good photos and succinct accompanying text to explain drafting methods, ergonomics, and ways to ply. I picked up this book when I was first learning to use a spindle and felt overwhelmed by it then. After I used online videos, including Franquemont's, to understand the basics of drop spindle spinning and make some (rather bad then less bad then almost acceptable) yarn, that's when it was most useful to come back to this book.
mpdarby's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful introduction to drop spindling. I really liked how it went over the various types of spindles and how to use them. The pictures really helped get an idea on how to start spindling.