Look what turned up in the mail not too long ago: That's a new Avi Wasserman spindle and one of his highly amusing (and attractive) tops. I had to have one -- I just couldn't resist. There really is something captivating about things that spin around and around.
Posted by Spilly Jane on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Wow, that top is really pretty! I love the colors!

February 22, 2011 at 10:37 a.m. Catherine said...

They both look so beautifully made. I have just bought a bundle of 'silk hankies' and was going to just pull them out into an unspun length but seeing this spindle makes me think about drop spinning

February 22, 2011 at 1:24 p.m. Voie de Vie said...

Oooohh, will look forward to see what you spin up with that awesome new hand spindle.

February 22, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Knittripps said...

Oy, I am terrible with the drop spindle! I feel guilty and should practice.

February 22, 2011 at 6:33 p.m. Cakewalk Yarns said...

Beautiful! I especially love the top. Pretty spinning things are just good.

February 23, 2011 at 10:44 a.m. Spilly Jane From far and wide
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