AboutBJ Heeke Expertise I can answer questions about spindle spinning, low whorl, high whorl, & supported spindles. I can answer questions about navajo plying on a wheel, & andean plying from a spindle. I can also answer questions regarding making one`s own spindles from CD`s or wooden wheels and dowels.
I have limited weaving experience, but if I do not know the answer, I surely will find someone who does!
Experience I have been spinning for 20 years. I make my own spindles. I have taught spindling classes.
Organizations Northwest Regional Spinner's Association, Texas Fiber Guild, Heart of Texas Spinners & Weavers, & Spindlitis. Past member of the Little Flock Handspinners of Seattle (disbanded) and Valley Spinners (opps, lapsed membership).
Publications I have written a series of articles for NwRSA's newsletter 'Loose Threads' for spinners about finding information on the Internet called 'Wired Threads'.
I have served as an editor for the Contemporary Handweavers of Texas as well as membership chair for 2 years. I also taught a spindling class at the 2005 conference in Austin, TX.
I will be teaching at Kid 'n Ewe in Boerne, TX November 10-12, 2006.
Question I am plying fleece for the first time and things are going nicely, but the cord on the wheel keeps popping off. Do I need to tighten the tension or loosen it? I think I have tried both ways so I thought I would ask you. Also, maybe I need to change the tension of the brake spring. I have a traditional ashford. Thenk you.
Answer I have had this problem when the knot used to tie the drive band is too big, or the drive band is getting ready to come apart. Since I can not see your wheel, you will need to check it! If this does not solve the band from throwing off, just let me know and I will think of whatelse it might be.
