Spinning Ugly Fibre into Pretty Yarn? Electric Eel Wheel 6 Test Spin

[@MaireColclough]

I made yarn from fluff! Subjectively ugly fluff, mind you, but fluff nonetheless. Let me know if you want to see further spinning videos 😃

[@AndreaIris86]

Yes please, more spinning videos! I am not a fan either of those colours, but nonetheless the yarn turned out very pretty!

[@fertif2]

Yes! Would love to see more!!!

[@OldManFerdiad]

That's such an improvement. Wasn't a fan of the starting product but the finished yarn was so much nicer. When it tells you what it wants to be, somebody with a compatible colour palette is going to love the finished product.

[@MaireColclough]

Oh yes. It's a good sturdy 3-ply with plenty of length, so I can see it being made into anything from socks and/or mitts to a shawl, depending on the person it goes to.. 🤔

[@stitchwithbritt5922]

The yarn may not have been your favorite color but it turned out really nice! 💕

[@MaireColclough]

Oh thank you 💕

[@IG88isevil]

Nice…that’s what I like about the clubs…they send me things I wouldn’t pick out myself…keeps me from having the same stuff all the time….I learn to accept things for what they are….it expands my pallet….of course I still have my preferences….thanks for sharing…..✂️🐑

[@forced2makethisbloodyaccou355]

I watched part of the live streams. Hypnotic is correct. Darn near made me fall asleep several times. I can see how people fall asleep while working now.

[@MaireColclough]

The one and only time "your videos almost made me fall asleep" is a GOOD thing 😂

[@michelleharrison5679]

Hideous colored fluff, but you made it fun to watch! Nice job on the plying!

[@apen808]

A small Velcro dot is also a good way to hold the end when you need to stop.

[@spunstricken9065]

I would have also looked at that roving at first glance and given it a pass, BUT the fractal spinning came out GORGEOUS!!!

[@MaireColclough]

I'm glad you liked it! 😃

[@RetroClaude]

So hypnotic.... must comment..... but seriously, it was lovely to see the E spinner in action.

[@MaireColclough]

Thank you! Honestly, the e-spinner is a load of fun. 😃

[@soapturtle]

This amuses me. I purchased this colorway on purpose and love it! It's always interesting to see what someone else does with the same materials.

[@Caelmore76]

I love everything about those colors, so it just proves every one is wonderfully unique. You did a beautiful job on the spin. It is very soothing to watch.

[@dawnmrodgers]

I really like those colours and I don’t usually like yellow

[@PamsPrettyPlants]

Really late but I use a small binder clip to hold the yarn when I want a break!

[@daisyball2338]

I actually really love these colors 😍 But I might have every shade of green in the olive family in closet and yellow is my favorite color so I might not be a good judge

[@MaireColclough]

Different strokes for different folks, right? That's why I'm keeping the skein. Never know when it might tell me who it belongs to 😉

[@EmmaLemmon]

I like the colours too. It's like mermaid hair.

[@1viridis]

Me too! For me, olive green is a neutral.

[@tracys3096]

I absolutely love those colours. I'm sure you'll find someone who also loves them.

[@TheFrostman100]

I actually loved the finished product you have here. It kind of reminded me of the days down on the warf. I can't wait to get my EEW 6 :)

[@LisaJedi]

I forgot to add, many of my wheel spinning friends add a dot of velcro a few inches below the orifice to hold the yarn when the wheel is idle. Works really well!

[@MaireColclough]

Not a bad idea...though my command hooks are also stuck on 3-M's velcro-like product, so it might be worth a shot ;)

[@lesleyharris525]

Hi,such pretty colours, it's a shame you can't make something for yourself after all that work, but I'm sure you'll someone very happy.💖

[@MaireColclough]

I had the pleasure of spinning...someone else can have the pleasure of wearing (when it gets to that point) 😉

[@larrystone5496]

Hello 👋

[@kfries1282]

Yellowy-greens aren't for me either, but I did think the yarn you spun is gorgeous. Most of the spinning terms went over my head, as it's not a craft I've tried yet, but I loved watching how the yarn is made

[@MaireColclough]

Spinning is an adventure. I fully endorse it...with the caveat that it's addictive and you'll spend all your money searching for that elusive perfect wool blend (I'm partial to polwarth-silk) 😁

[@chocol8cutie]

Just came across your video…your yarn turned out fabulous, color aside!!

[@madelinerosebloom]

One of the best videos on KZbin!!

[@MaireColclough]

Aw, thanks Mads 💕

[@deanofthequeer]

Honestly I love the finished product! But I would probably struggle with what to make from it 😅

[@EsteeDarla]

I LOVE that color combination,I'ma artist and I find everything I hate everyone love,everything I make that I love everyone hates lol

[@christenagervais7303]

You nevertheless did a wonderful spinning job!

[@MaireColclough]

Aw, thanks ☺️

[@littlequailbarn4492]

I love the color!

[@jennifersmall8696]

I understand about the colors. Those don’t fit my complexion either. I enjoyed watching your video and info on spinning this braid. The end result is beautiful! I am considering purchasing this wheel a have been watching videos of people using it and their feedback and review! Thank you!

[@LlamasInPajamas13]

Hello. First time on your channel. I will order my own Eel Wheel soon. Two spinner friends have inspired me to give it a try so I'm pursuing gathering tools and knowledge for that inevitable moment. I happen to like Olive green, and it looks beautiful paired with the blues, so I think the yarn turned out beautifully. Two friends who also love olive green I feel certain they would agree. I'm sure, I too, will occasionally make yarn that I feel is less attractive simply due to the color or color combination. If everything goes as planned and I learn well enough, that color for me would be pink. I'm definitely not a fan of anything pink, which includes the worst of them, that pinky peach salmon shade. I hope I also have such a great result when I eventually run into some fiber that is not my jam either.

[@yudnuiouolui5753]

Lovely background music!

[@MaireColclough]

Thank you! 😃

[@MorgoNism]

I’ve been on the fence about buying one of these for a few months now, but for some reason I trust your judgement and went ahead and bought one exactly one minute into the video.

[@MaireColclough]

I hope you enjoy your EEW6 as much as I enjoy mine. It takes some getting used to, but once you're up and running, it just doozers on like you wouldn't believe 😃

[@sewingforyourlife]

Beautifully spun yarn!

[@MaireColclough]

Thank you! 😊

[@TealCheetah]

That was neat, I've never really seen fiber spun into yarn! Electric Eel Wheel Six is quite the name haha

[@MaireColclough]

I suspect there were previous Electric Eel Wheels 1 through 5 😉 Next time I'll throw in a few of the steps I forgot to film. Like thwacking. Yes, you read that correctly. Thwacking. 😃

[@TealCheetah]

@@MaireColclough We indeed need to see some thwacking!

[@gglaurengg]

I love the colors! I have only spun yarn once and colors I liked turned into a horrible hulk inspired green and purple mess. It’s always a little disappointing to spend time on something and not like how it comes out.

[@MaireColclough]

It's not a mess...it's art yarn. 😉

[@DAYBROK3]

i agree art yarn

[@Mommamacnz]

I found it fascinating watching you spin on the espinner. I've got a home made one that hubby found in a thrift store but I've not used it yet (too chicken I think). I do have a beautiful wheel (a Louet Victoria) and a couple of spindles (my favourite is the Golding Cherry ring-spindle) but I'm an indifferent spinner as yet. I haven't done any spinning in ages. Partly because I got some stunning fibre and when I had spun it, it was all muddy and not nice at all and I was really disappointed.

[@MaireColclough]

Sometimes a yarn will spin up that way...I like to see how others spin a specific fibre. If you're ok with using Ravelry, there are a bunch of groups to browse. Otherwise, instagram is your friend. As for the diy e-spinner...check for breaks in any electrical cables before plugging in. Also, unplug asap if you smell ANYTHING weird (burning, ozone, etc). Otherwise...give it a try! You may just find its a valuable new tool 😃

[@larrystone5496]

Hello 👋

[@milu9099]

Beautiful yarn in it self, if you don't think of it in ways of wardrobe. Most people I know love and look good in olive and warm earthy tones... but not me. I need stronger and cooler tones, and that is sometimes a challenge when it comes to natural fibers.

[@MaireColclough]

I'm also a cool-toned creature. I do have people in my life who look great in warm tones, however, so I'm all set 😃

[@karriesteel6191]

Beautiful spin job !!!!!

[@MaireColclough]

Thank you so much 😀

[@linneaanderson5941]

gorgeous yarn! and i love your eyebrow piercing, so cute :)

[@MaireColclough]

Thank you! 😊

[@tealduckduckgoose]

I agree with you on the colour, not the biggest fan. The way the colours come together and create a kinda interrupted gradient with that touch of lavender grey is kinda lovely though. The first thing I thought of when I saw the final yarn was 'dragon.' Maybe something like Azure Dragon by Lavish Craft? (Or crocodile stitch, because I am obsessed with crocodile stitch.)

[@MaireColclough]

Looked up the shawl...that's a definite possibility! I guess we'll see what kind of time I have for knitting 😉

[@Ninjozata]

I’ve been lurking in the streams, finally broke down and got twitch haha Things have been hectic af, hope you’re taking the time to rest and heal, we miss you but we’ll be here when you’re back!

[@MaireColclough]

Thank you! Doing what I can...trying to get back in the swing of things. Videos will probably be on a two or three-week basis until I get stuff sorted out, but it's starting to come together. 💕

[@amandathode4540]

I think it turned out nice!

[@MaireColclough]

Thank you so much! 😃

[@NorthernHedgeWitch]

Beautiful spinning. Definitely not my colour palette either but beautiful none the less

[@MaireColclough]

Thank you! I'm not sure I have many more bags of eye-searing fibre in the stash. Though you'll never know what I find... 😂

[@LisaJedi]

Beautiful spinning! I appreciate seeing how this electric wheel spins. I spin solely on spindles right now, but an electric spinner may keep me spinning longer!

[@MaireColclough]

If you're working on spindles, you may find the Electric Eel Wheel 6 or the Nano are a good introduction to e-apinning. You can definitely get a lot done in one session, and both spinners are really affordable 😃

[@canucknancy4257]

I have to admit that those colours are not my favourites either, but I know two ladies that would adore having something made from them. It'll find its home. That little EEW is slick! Seriously meditative watching you spin on it. I hope your next fibre club installment is more pleasing to your colour palette. Take care.

[@MaireColclough]

The EEW is definitely worth the purchase! I'm enjoying it so much. Someday I'll join another fibre club, but for now we'll see what else I can pull from the stash 😁

[@heatherrandle1307]

I love your videos!! I'm the biggest newbie when it come to working with yarns. The confidence I get just from watching a REAL person do REAL stuffs with yarn is more than I could ever imagine. Have you ever been gifted random yarning supplies and had no idea what the heck they were?

[@MaireColclough]

I have...the internet is a fantastic place to find out just what that weird thingamabob might be (sometimes it's a miniature darning loom. Other times, it's two tatting shuttles and a big bag of alpaca. You never know what you're going to get) 😉

[@kjtherrick4031]

Retro Claude recently posted about needing yarn that could pass for circa 1940s. Do you think yours would? She might be interested in those colors. Very interesting to see how you did that. Thanks for sharing.

[@MaireColclough]

I suspect Claude is looking for a commercial yarn from a specific era - handspun (while always nice to work with) is probably not the yarn she's looking for. And that's OK. I think I'm getting an idea of where this yarn belongs. Maybe I'll feature it again soon 😉

[@draughtoflethe]

I am equal parts intrigued and intimidated by spinning. Back when I first learned to knit, I cobbled together a DIY drop spindle from popsicle sticks and dowels, and used it to spin (please don't judge me) cotton balls. What you've got going on here is light-years ahead of my meager experiments, but it kinda makes me want to try nonetheless. I *really* wanted your skein to turn out blue-and-gold instead of... greenish. Up close, when you can see the separate colors, it's still kind of pretty! It's just when you back up a couple of steps and they blend together that it becomes a bit sad, subjectively. Definitely looking forward to more spinning content, when you find other colors to try!

[@MaireColclough]

I have a stash of fibre built up, so there will definitely be more spinning content! ...and my first spindle was made with a dowel and a cd-rom. So....no judging 😄

[@crystilmurch5659]

I was so glad to see you posted this. My curiosity on how it turned out was itching. The fractal spin itself turned out nicely but the colors aren't something I would choose either. Still very hypnotic watching you spin. Would of course love to see more. Hope you are doing well. :)

[@MaireColclough]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video...next time we'll choose something with nicer colours 😉

[@wendynordstrom3487]

I kinda like the color combo. Maybe not one of the first I would choose, but it's not bad.

[@MaireColclough]

I've seen worse, definitely. But that's because I lived through foundation year colour class in art college (and survived). Giving gouache to a room full of budding artists was possibly not the teacher's best idea... 😉

[@madelinerosebloom]

Love it!!!

[@fikanera838]

I was just about to rewatch one of your previous videos! Perfect timing! I'll still do some rewatching. I agree with you about those colours. I could deal with the blue & olive, but the mustard really doesn't appeal to me, despite the quality of the yarn. Maybe further mixing of the colours in a shawl would help. I enjoy watching you spin, if you're looking for upcoming video ideas. Best wishes from Czechia!

[@MaireColclough]

The yarn itself is gorgeous...I'm pretty sure I have some more of that blend around here, but in different colours. Sometimes you just have to clean the stuff you're not thrilled about out of your stash so you can get down to enjoying the Good Stuff. 😊

[@michellecornum5856]

Yeah, something about mixing that green with the light blue -- ergh.

[@MaireColclough]

Yep. It's less "You got your peanut butter in my chocolate!" and more "You got your tabasco in my cheesecake!" I mean...maybe someone likes spicy cheesecake, but I'd wager a peanut butter cup tastes better. 🤔

[@michellecornum5856]

@@MaireColclough HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

[@1viridis]

I like that little e-spinner, but how thick can it make the yarn? Could it create a worsted weight?

[@MaireColclough]

It can make thicker yarn, probably up to worsted. Bulky might be pushing it. 🙂

[@stevezytveld6585]

That is a lovely wool for someone whose a Fall or Spring. You just need to find someone who matches the wool (Marino and silk... mmm). I think the resulting twine in lovely. Well done. And very even - I never got close to that when I was farting around with Mum's spinning wheel in my teens. Hope you're doing well. Take care, Woman. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@MaireColclough]

Getting better all the time 💕 And the EEW makes spinning very easy...I think you'd adore it if you could find the time amidst all your other crafty hobbies 😄

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@MaireColclough Good to hear that things are easing a little. Year one is raw. I'm at year three for my Mum. Don't know if you ever get over the Mothers Day weekend; I'll have to ask around... And stop tempting me with Yet More Stuff Syndrome (YMSS), Because those spindles are absurdly cute. Besides, Mum was a high-numbered finalist in the 'whoever dies with the most thread, fabric, wool wins' competition. That's a bomb in my genetic code that I don't want to trip-wire over. The fabric stash is already fighting for space in here... I have sewing. I have leatherwork. I have mixed media. And I'm still contemplating a YT to combine them all into something that will maybe pay for itself. Can you tell that we're going through the yearly ritual of attempting to downsize the one bedroom of over-stuff... oye.

[@MaireColclough]

@@stevezytveld6585 Mother's Day was rough. Huge hugs from me to you. We'll both get through this. And you haven't seen Mum's stash(es). If you think you've got a time bomb....yikes. 😳

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@MaireColclough Huge hugs back, Woman. It sucks. No other words for it. Yeah. stashes. The garage was a horror. Mum was the multiple textiles of multiple varieties. Dad was tools and fishing gear. We need to get this place into some sort of gear. Right now it's all too cumbersome to get work done. Step one. Downsize stuff. Step two. Move furniture. With the idea of getting it all done before September.

[@rebeccacuthbertson1271]

Super cool! Not my color fam either, so I hear ya...but at least it's less olive, right?? 💖

[@MaireColclough]

Less olive. More blue/yellow. It's pretty good for what it is, so I'll take it as a win 😁

[@polkadot8788]

Where do I get one of these magic machines? I've done drop spindle spinning but don't have space for big spinning machine

[@MaireColclough]

Dreaming Robots! Links are in the description 😃

[@DAYBROK3]

have you thought of over-dyeing?

[@MaireColclough]

No...it's more fun to see what I can do with what's already there rather than risk making the situation worse 😁

[@coreygilles847]

Those aren’t my colors either but the fiber itself looks wonderful

[@helenedooley2606]

Where did you get the start stop pedal from for the EEW6? I have an EEW6 but the pedal is big and bulky. Thank you!

[@MaireColclough]

It came with the EEW6. If you check Dreaming Robots online store, it’s included with the latest model 🙂

[@kristalburns3490]

KZbin thought I said I wanted all of your notifications I was joking. You dont like the colorway ok, BUT you did make a beautiful yarn.

[@MaireColclough]

Thanks! It's always good to have a second opinion 😉

[@nz-nz]

That, paired with a dark brown, could look more appealing??????

[@LadyValkyri]

Another not-a-fan-of-the-colorway here. I can see why/how it got it's name. Qarth in Google images is all sandstone and sky. Why not overdye? Or, as you said, leave as is and gift. There's always that. Hugs

[@MaireColclough]

I believe Into the Whirled used a still from Game of Thrones for inspiration, so that tracks. But yes...I think it will probably make a good gift 😁

[@larrystone5496]

Hello 👋

[@kariechaos5382]

its not a colour I would enjoy, its a little on the light side, I favour more jewel tones and blackened colours with hints and screaming streaks of neons. but its a nice looking yarn. 10/10 would smoosh for texture.

[@SimpleDesertRose]

Baby puke on the Mediterranean 🤣 I missed the snark. Idk what is up with KZbin. I seem to not be getting notifications to when people upload. So annoying.

[@MaireColclough]

I've also been away from KZbin for a bit 🙂

[@SimpleDesertRose]

@@MaireColclough i've been ghosting most social media for a while, while I finished a project I was working on. But I didn't even got notification that Rachel Maksy had uploaded. And my duaghter never misses a video from Rachel. So lately i've been late for the party on everyone's videos.