MAJACRAFT SPINNING WHEELS AT APPLE HOLLOW

	THE MAJACRAFT MILLIE SPINNING WHEEL The Majacraft Millie spinning wheel was designed as an elegant, compact double treadle wheel that has the ease of use and features that are common to Majacraft spinning wheels.The Majacraft Millie has 4 cabriole legs, rimu wood with a wheel rim composed of MDF, and double treadles. It is unique in design and has a character that will grace any home. Its very small floor area appeals to those with less space. The Millie is made for spinners on a lower budget who do not wish at this time to invest in a fully featured wheel, but enjoy the ease and smoothness of a double treadle wheel. Although very compact, it offers full orifice height and is built from beautiful New Zealand Rimu. Some of the features of the Millie are: easy heel and toe treadling, low friction ball and pivot bearings, single hook flyer - made of stainless steel for quick even winding of your bobbin, no more rows of hooks, lighter more responsive flyer, convenient carry handle, 5 leading ratios from 4:1 to 12:1 to spin any yarn from silk, angora and merino to heavier knitting yarns, stretchy drive band, stainless steel delta orifice is clean, large and is threaded without the use of a hook, only weighs 12 lbs. Includes 4 boilable bobbins. Majacraft Millie, $550
	THE MAJACRAFT LITTLE GEM SPINNING WHEEL The Majacraft Little Gem 2 spinning wheel features double treadle, folds completely for portability, and has a traveling bag - a great buy! Approximate ratios are 4:5:1, 6.0:1 , 8.5:1 , 10.5:1, 12.75:1. On the Little Gem, when calculating ratios, it is important to count pedal revolutions rather than wheel revolutions; the 8.25" drive wheel is accelerated. The Little Gem easily handles spinning and plying wool, mohair, silk, and other fibers. The 10 pound Little Gem is a full height wheel when unfolded, with attractive design; price includes traveling lazy kate. Little Gem is a state of the art travelling folding wheel. It is especially useful for those who need to transport their spinning wheel but has the capability and smoothness to cater for all types of spinning. We also include a travelling kate and 3 bobbins in the bag for total freedom. The Gem is also available packaged with the folding stool as an extra option. The bag has a carry handle as well as a shoulder strap included. Some of the features of the Little Gem are: double treadle, quick change flyer, no oiling sealed bearings, sliding flyer hook, boilable bobbins, sensitive scotch tension, NZ rimu construction, compact, portable, and light, spins like a full-sized wheel with an easy rolling treadle action Majacraft Little Gem, $610. Majacraft Little Gem "travel pack" with matching folding stool, $699.
	THE MAJACRAFT ROSE SPINNING WHEEL The Rose is the prettiest spinning wheel in the Majacraft line. The Majacraft Rose spinning wheel has ratios of 4.25:1 to 19.5:1. The Rose is a classic wheel for every spinner. With its spoked wheel and engraved rose motif, it is elegant with a traditional feel. Some of the features of the Rose are: double treadle, folding handle for portability, includes a bobbin box which can be used as a lazy kate, has a normal and fast whorl, two flyers with delta and fine fibre orifice, four bobbins, head position is adjustable so you can achieve the most comfortable spinning position, suits both left and right handed spinners. Majacraft Rose, $725
	THE MAJACRAFT SUZIE SPINNING WHEEL The Suzie is Majacraft's original double-treadle spinning wheel. It spins beautifully and is crafted in attractive New Zealand Rimu. All Majacraft spinning accessories fit on the Suzie making it very versatile. 10 ratios are 4:1 - 15:1. The Suzie is available in 3 different styles, the suzie, the suzie professional, and the suzie alpaca. Some of the features of the Suzie are: double heel and toe treadling, frictionless ball bearings, single hook flyer, folds up for transport, maintainance-free drive band, super smooth patented bobbins, lightweight, no threading hook required, right or left handed. Majacraft Suzie, $650 THE MAJACRAFT SUZIE PROFESSIONAL SPINNING WHEEL The Suzie Professional model has a heavier, green wheel, heavier whorl, and overall is heavier and slightly larger than a rimu wheel. It gives smoother spinning with greater inertia and is a favorite of many spinners. 10 ratios are 4.4: 1 to 14:1. Majacraft Suzie Professional, $670 THE MAJACRAFT SUZIE ALPACA SPINNING WHEEL The Suzie Alpaca is based on the Suzie Professional and uses the high inertia painted drive wheel. It has a laser engraved alpaca motif on the handle. It also comes with a limited edition travelling kate with an engraved alpaca motif. Wooden conrods and a wooden nut to tighten the head add to the visual appeal of the Alpaca wheel. A slow speed whorl has been used to make it easier to spin lofty light yarns from fibres like alpaca. Ratios available are 12.5:1 to 32:1 for the high speed head, and 3.2:1 to 12:1 with the slow speed kit. Some of the features of the Suzie Alpaca are: laser-engraved alpaca motif on the handle, and limited edition travelling kate with engraved alpaca motif. Majacraft Suzie Alpaca, $695 MAJACRAFT OPTIONS:Add extra bobbins to your Majacraft Spinning wheel for $15 Add matching tensioned lazy kate, $75 Spinning chair $170 Spinning chair for Rose or Alpaca $180 Folding stool $140
	ACCESSORIES, BOOKS, AND DVDS FOR MAJACRAFT SPINNING WHEELS

	SPINNING STARTER PACKAGE Often, beginners don't know what they should purchase to go with their new spinning wheel. Our recommendation for a starter package includes 1# of ready-to-spin wool, a niddy noddy, and a great book. Priced at $63 Other items, such as ballwinders and umbrella swifts, offered below, are a necessity later, but often beginners do not want to add extra expense until they learn the basics.

	HANDS ON SPINNING by Lee Raven In this book, you'll find much of what you'll need to know to start spinning unique, beautiful, high-quality yarns for your knitting, crocheting, or weaving. With very clear directions and excellent diagrams, this book is a must for any beginner spinner. Our best-selling spinning book. $21.95 (#9780908704941)

	SPINNING WOOL BASICS AND BEYOND DVD Wheels, Fiber Preparation and Spinning Techniques DVD by Patsy Zawistoski If you want to learn to spin or are a spinner who wants to improve your technique, you will want this DVD. It is comprehensive and offers clear and precise instructions on how a spinning wheel works, the various types of wheels, wheel set-up, fiber preparation, pre-drafting, and how to spin various wool fibers. Ms. Zawistoski provides much encouragement - you will feel like she's actually in the room with you, urging you on. 112 minutes. $39.95 (#8888321000662)

	ASHFORD BOOK OF CARDING by Jo Reeve. Written for the hand spinner and felter as well as everyone who loves fiber, this is a practical and inspirational guide to carding both wool fleece and exotic fibers. Included are sections on using flick, hand and drum carders, fiber and color blending, color theory as well as four innovative projects. Step by step instructions and full color photographs envelope you in the world of color, texture and the endless possibilities of fiber. $24.95 (#9781877427008)

	ASHFORD NIDDY NODDY Makes skeins 5' in circumference. A must-have accessory. $14.50 (#1888824800476)

	ASHFORD MINI NIDDY NODDY Makes skeins 24" in circumference. Knocks down for portability. Retail $17 but on sale for $14.95 (#888832401079)

	ASHFORD DRUM CARDER The Ashford drum carder is our choice for the best carder for the price, and will quickly make carding less of a chore than using hand cards. Makes a 2 oz. batt approximately 8" wide. Choose fine (72 pt) carding cloth for medium or fine wool, or coarse (36 pt) carding cloth for coarse wool.This instrument is a powerful tool for spinners and felters. Ashford Fine Drum Carder, $405 Ashford Coarse Drum Carder, $395

	LOUET JUNIOR OR ROVING DRUM CARDER Great for more rapid fiber preparation than hand cards. Makes a thick roving-like batt approximately 4" wide, much more like roving than a spinning batt. The batts produced on this carder weigh as much as the batts produced on a traditional full size carder. The higher 1/2" teeth and the greater diameter make this possible. The carder gets its name from the roving-like batts it produces. The fine cloth has 46 teeth/sq. inch. Louet Roving Carder, $345

	ASHFORD HAND CARDS Budget-priced hand-cards. Choose Regular (72 pt) for medium wools, or Exotic (108 pt) for fine wools, cottons, llama, etc. Ashford Hand Cards, Regular, $54 (#9418647121032) Ashford Hand Cards, Exotic, $57 (#877777700521)

	SCHACHT HAND CARDS Excellent quality curved-back hand cards. Choose Regular (72 pt) for medium wools, or Fine (112 pt) for fine wools, cottons, llama, etc. Schacht Hand Cards, Regular $72 (#888832401062) Schacht Hand Cards, Fine $72 (#888832401062F)

	BALLWINDER This is one tool we would never be without! Make a center-pull ball, about 4 - 6 oz. from your bobbin or skein. Indispensible for all spinners, weavers, knitters. $37.99 (#888832400560)

	UMBRELLA SWIFT The swift is the easiest way to hold skeins up to 100" in circumference, while winding them into balls for easy use. This is a high quality wood tool that should last a lifetime. Lacquer finish. Available in 2 sizes: small: maximum skein size 60", $68 (#8888321002529) large: maximum skein size 100", $79 (#8888321002376).

	SPINNING OIL Most spinning wheels appreciate having their moving parts oiled on a regular schedule. Our favorite is the Zoomspout Oiler; contains 4 ounces of superior general-purpose lubricating oil, and has a flexible, telescoping spout that extends to 13". $3.99 (#8888324106903)

	NATURAL COLORED WOOL ROVING This medium-grade wool has been washed and carded into roving. Easy to spin, clean, $26.98 per pound. Choose: Light (#7510/7520) Dark (#7530/7540). More Spinning Accessories Here More Spinning Fibers Here More Books and DVDs Here For a complete listing of all of our pages, and the easiest way to get around this site, please click the Site Map button.


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