Today my spinning group and I went to the Aurora Colony Museum’s Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase. It was so great to see all of the antique wheels in operation and all of the wonderful ladies spinning on them. There was so much history throughout the buildings and I even got some fiber! Here are a few pictures.
This one is of Sheila. She is part of our spinning group and was participating in this event.
This is a walking wheel, though this woman is sitting down. I’m not sure exactly what all of the parts are called, but it was a truely inspiring site.
Some Llama’s that were visiting the museum. They were gorgeous and oh so soft!
This woman is shearing an Angorra rabbit. Though I was told you should never use scissors to do this. There is a proper way, though I am not one to say how it should be done, as I have never done it.
Our group had such a great time! We’re going on another adventure next week to a Spring Fiber Sale in Oregon City. Can’t wait! Until next time!
*Update: March 2009*
I have another post about this year’s Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase. You can view it by going here.
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June 7, 2008 at 8:14 am
katknit
Looks like a fun day!
March 24, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Deidra
Actually shearing rabbit with scissors is perfectly fine and is a method used by both novice and experienced rabbit breeder alike. There are 3 methods of harvesting angora rabbit fiber, cutting, plucking, or brushing. The brushing method is very ineffective and plucking only works on some angora rabbits while shearing or cutting is the most popular technique. Cutting can be done either with scissors or with specially designed shears. To my knowledge there is only one brand of shears specifically designed and capable of properly handling rabbit hair and it is made by a company in Germany. I’m not sure who told you that shearing rabbits with scissors is not a proper method. I have been raising angora rabbits for over ten years and have met some of the top breeders in the USA and none of them have ever said scissors were not suitable for the task.
March 24, 2009 at 10:07 pm
kre8tivknits
Deidra,
Thank you for the information. It is always helpful to have someone who knows an answer to step forward and help to educate others. Thank you again. ^_^
Melissa