Drop spindle spinning vs European suspended Spinning

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A short video on two different types of suspended spinning: • Drop spindle spinning which is popular with modern crafters and • European style suspended spinning. • I show both styles with a distaff, but the distaff is only required for the European style. • The spindle can drop down from the hand during the European style, but the thread caught on the loose weave wool of my sleeve so didn't. • You can read more on my blog: https://15thcenturyspinning.wordpress... which is useful for anyone in re-enactment or SCA and is interested in how to spin, or also for anyone just interested in this spinning style. • I am a medieval re-enactor and participate in living history events, this video was taken at a casual gathering held at the grounds of Abbey Medieval Festival, hence the background has some modern items, such as cars. I participate every year at Abbey Medieval Festival so check my Facebook or blog closer to July to see when I will be demonstrating. • My dad was quite chuffed to tell me after he 'photo bombed' my video on his jousting horse, Merlin. • Follow me on Facebook / 15thcenturyspinning

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