Hi
Does anyone know where I can get flax seeds, specifically for spinning ?
Regards
Budgester
Do you mean to grow the flax. I think I know where you can buy cotton seed, they may have flax but it is in the US,will find the info for you if you wish.
Oh spinning, the wheel I bought is still sitting there unused, must get around to having a go XX Jeannine
Be warned the retting does stink...
;D
Hallo Budgester , Wow! I used to spin alot and use my wool for my own embroidery and tapesties. Had a great time mixing my own dyes from wild berries and flowers....priest came to visit me ...somebody had told him I was dying ! ;D Sacks of fleece , dreft washing powder,the rhythmic action of the carders ...the TB jab in the arm...it,s all coming back to me :D I even used the hair from my old Golden Retriever ! But never tried spinning flax.....this is really interesting and might even get me started again. Dont you need a tall spindle thingy for this ? and what will you do with the spun thread ?
Linen ? It feels wonderful when you get the knack of such an ancient craft . Rohaise