Spinning Wheels

This is my Ashford Joy portable spinning wheel. This wheel was made in New Zealand and named for the wife of the designer for the Ashford company. After purchasing my "stationary wheel", I realized it was too cumbersome for me to take for workshops, travel,, or on fiber art retreats. I purchased this one on EBay (for a steal) from someone who decided to try a different hobby. This one weighs about 11 lbs and folds up compact into a little backpack. You should see the looks from folks when I pull this out of the backpack and start spinning... a real conversation starter!!!





This is my "stationary wheel" (stays at home). A gift to myself for my "midlife" birthday. It is handmade by the Schadt Company in Colorado by a group of "old hippies" :) Also known as a "modern wheel".