Schacht Ladybug Spinning Wheel Review

[@howlingwind1937]

I agree there is no wheel that's a starter wheel, I have an Ashford traditional I got for my 21st birthday, and it's still going strong and I've just turned 63! My goodness where have the years disappeared to! I've got a schacht matchless that I inherited from a family friend and I love spinning on her also and it was pretty old when I got it and it spins beautiful. Thank you for your pros and cons of the ladybug🐞. Cheers!

[@noelleg3486]

Thank you for doing this!! I've been looking at this wheel because I have two small kiddos and I need a sturdy workhorse that can easily be set up and moved around as opportunity strikes. I was always put off by the whole "beginner wheel" thing, because I didn't want to invest in a wheel I'll grow out of. I have others, but they are NOT kid friendly or easy to move. Thank you Thank you!! 😊

[@sunnysideupcrafts]

Yay, glad to be of help!!

[@Bobbieliz]

I feel as you do about your LadyBug. I love it Sandall the things you said. I think this is a great demo review for someone looking for a wheel. Thank you for pointing out that the LadyBug should not be looked at as a "beginner wheel" and explaining that statement by showing and telling.

[@sondragingery5949]

I purchased a used Ladybug last summer while staying in another state to give in-home care for my mother. It is a 2009 model, and was missing several small parts. I was able to purchase all the parts needed from Schacht, and I thought it was amazing to have them still support an older model wheel. I was hoping it would do all that I needed and not be just a "beginner" wheel. I normally spin fairly thin, and then ply to get the yarn structure I'm aiming for. This little bug has been wonderful to work on. I have no problems spinning as fine as I choose, and yet can still spin a thicker yarn well. I found it very responsive and smooth as well. This was a very nice review; thank you!

[@happyoutside2558]

This review was very helpful! Thank you!

[@alip.9740]

I have the ladybug and currently bought the jumbo flyer. Can't wait to install it! However, I have questions about the double drive. I currently have it on double drive but I'm not sure if I've done it right or what to expect from it in spinning. I prefer to spin thinner yarns at the moment. I figured the bulky flyer bobbins can hold more continuous yarn resulting in fewer ends to weave in 😄 depending on the project. My trouble is with the double drive and plying. It winds on the bobbin loose is that normal? How do you suppose I fix that. Sorry so many questions. I don't have much places to learn about the ladybug wheel specifically could you help or suggest places to look for that info? Thank you for your time and this video!

[@3Dhyana]

Very helpful. TY

[@kkrenken895]

My ladybug flyer is way different. Is that a newer feature?

[@KimmyGibbler7]

Can you show us how to put the ladybug into double drive?

[@anthonyhoughton6625]

Could you have warmed the eyes up slightly and opened out their shape a little?

[@merrickelsner5520]

Is it hard to put together

[@Bobbieliz]

No, easy peasy. Just go with the instructions and sail away.