Unboxing Ashford Blending board and making rolags - FOR THE FIRST TIME

[@PinsandNeedles]

That was so much fun! I so admire your willingness to just jump in and have a go. I'd be paralysed by indecision and watch a million videos 🤣

[@YarnNYarns]

Aww thank you, you know me always happy to risk looking a fool in pursuit of KZbin fun 🤩🤣

[@54Spinner]

Thank you me too but I am doing something wrong because I keep scraping my knuckles. I hope I learn from you 😀

[@deborahgauvin44]

So happy you showed us this first attempt. Was fun to watch and learned more than I would have watching someone who just rolls them off easily,.

[@YarnNYarns]

I’m so glad you found it useful Deborah. Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to leave such a kind comment too 🧡

[@beverleylawton6899]

Oh what a great video! Thank you so much Ange. You are brilliant to share your first time using the blending board…It was such fun seeing them take shape and I loved the colours you chose. It was interesting watching you brush the fibres down - they seemed to be like a water colour painting! I would definitely like to see more blending adventures. I’ve only tried it once on my hand cards and it was so hard but fun! I think that grip mat will be perfect - I use strips of it under my loom to stop it sliding. The Rolags spun up beautifully and the resulting yarns are gorgeous. Can’t wait to the see the gnome! Thank you for sharing this.🙏😊

[@YarnNYarns]

Yes I’ve heard some people refer to loading up the board as ‘painting the board’ with fibre, it definitely feels like something that could be as creative as you want to make it. The grip mat has made such a big difference so I’ll definitely chat about that and some of the other things that I’ve already learned from a few more attempts next time I make a blending video 😃

[@Melissa-wt4od]

That was fun to watch! I am not a spinner yet, but I have been drawn to spinning videos more and more over the past year. Watching the different things you can do with fiber is very tempting. I love the pops of orange in your second set of rolags!

[@YarnNYarns]

Ooh now I do hope you are tempted to dip your toes in the spinning water sometime, like anything else it takes a bit of practice but once you’ve started there are so many things to learn and so many possibilities 😃🧡

[@myrany8407]

See I have a theory on the scruffy stuff we all end up with when learning something new. Spin it first to destroy the evidence. ;)

[@YarnNYarns]

Hehe this made me chuckle thank you 🤣🧡

[@celestedouville2529]

You are a treasure! Maybe one day when the kiddo is out of the house and I am retired, I'll add spinning to my life. I love watching your process though!

[@YarnNYarns]

Aww thank you Celeste 🥰 There are too many wonderful fibre related pursuits and not enough time aren’t there!!

[@heyBrownBerry]

Ange how fun!!! Excellent camera work to allow us “in”, thanks 🙂🙌🏾

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you so much Marce, I had a lot of fun filming my first rolag making adventure 🥰😃

[@RebeccaMakes]

I am no pro at making rolags but I think the clue is to load less fiber on the board, try to pull the fibers consistently 1/4 at a time and then be very gentle sliding them of the sticks not to disturb the rolag. The goal is tight and neat. I took a class and that was really helpful! Thanks for fun videos 👍

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you so much for the tips Rebecca I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Oh a class sounds wonderful I bet that was a lot of fun 🤩

[@lamenzies]

Such a smashing job! And your first time, too! It's made me want to dig my blending board out and make some stripy sausages 😊

[@YarnNYarns]

Hehe stripey sausages I like that 🤣🤣 Thank you so much for watching and commenting 😃🧡

[@hisalone7166]

Loved watching you use your blending board! So much fun. I used to do quite a bit of spinning but have kind of left it behind. I do knit, crochet, and do some needlepoint as well as embroidery and I don’t have the time to do all that I want. Christmas gifts are piling up in my basket and I’ll be busy with those from now through the beginning of December. Thanks for sharing with us! Brava! Beverly

[@YarnNYarns]

It is so hard to find time to do all of the things we would love to isn’t it. Sounds like you have lots of gift making to keep you busy for a while! 😃🧡

[@lisabecker9809]

I loved this and would really enjoy more blending board videos!

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you. I’d love to find some time to make some more 🧡🥰🤞

[@catseyecollective5580]

Such a great video! I am fascinated by all the different processes used to make yarn. Thank you for introducing me to a process I've never witnessed before. I would love to try myself, someday!

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you 😊 oh yes I do hope you have the opportunity to play around with some blending fun one day 😃

[@shethasimon3441]

Of course we want to see more videos, love the colours, I hand made mine after I bought the carding cloth from etsy, I didn't use it for more than 6 months ! What I do : load less fiber on the board, brush (with carding brush) after each layer, and make 4 rolag each time, and I do my rolag by sitting on the floor and my board is flat. I wish one day will be rolag advent colander. ( that would be really fun) , thank you sooo much Angela ❤🧶

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you so much Shetha. You absolutely read my mind as I was thinking how much fun a rolag advent would be 😃🧡

[@shethasimon3441]

@@YarnNYarns thank you Angela, you are sooo kind and lovely, ❤🧶🤗

[@cedieaqui]

So amazing to see the process Angela. Thanks for sharing. It turned out nicely. Love the color combis.

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you Cedie I had so much fun blending and spinning the fibre 🥰

[@mairead5891]

You made tiger yarn with the Welsh mountain and orange silk! Thank you for making this video, I've really enjoyed watching the process of making rolags. X

[@YarnNYarns]

Yes I hadn’t thought tiger but now you’ve said it I can’t get it out of my head 😃 thank you so much I’m so happy to know you enjoyed it 🧡

[@andreaschauenburg6973]

Your rolags look great! Really like your finished yarns, especially the black and orange one.

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you, I had so much fun with these and I could resist trying something with at least a little splash of orange 🧡😃

[@threeofswordsknits]

i am both thrilled for you and extremely envious, getting a blending board is my absolute dream. your rolags turned out absolutely lovely, great job!

[@YarnNYarns]

Aww Vee yes I can totally understand. It took me a while to save for the board but I’m really happy I did. I hope you are able to get your hands on one to play with. If you have a local guild maybe it would be worth reaching out to them as sometimes they will hire out fibre prep tools so maybe you would be able to at least borrow one for a while if you’re not able to get one yet x

[@craftynia1077]

This was fantastic Ange - more would be great, 😬

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you so much Nia, I’m having so much fun with these 😃

[@jayneemsden6678]

I love seeing all your videos so most definitely xx

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you Jayne you are so kind 🥰

[@shawtazz]

Your laugh is contagious hehe, loved watching you try taking the dowel off the third one

[@YarnNYarns]

🤣🤣 Honestly that was a struggle at one point I thought I might have to go off and lift some weights and come back again once I’d developed a bit more muscle power 💪🤣🤣

[@shawtazz]

@@YarnNYarns hahaha, you make me want to get a blending board to try, Im new to spinning as in I haven't even gotten a wheel or anything, never spun and only weaved twice 🙈

[@YarnNYarns]

Oh that is so exciting, you have so many wonderful things to explore, there is always something new to learn or try it definitely keeps things interesting

[@patricialeach4279]

Just got a blending board and am really appreciating your video! Please do share more board videos. It was so fun!!

[@YarnNYarns]

Ooh a new board that’s so exciting Patricia. I hope you have as much fun with yours as I do with mine. Thank you so much for watching….and reminding me that it’s about time I shared a few more blending board videos 🧡

[@steviegiammarino4150]

I too recently bought a blending board. I enjoyed watching you learn how to use one which brought back memories of my own first experiences..... Utubers do make it look easier then it actually was. Yeah, My first rolag was not pretty 😉

[@YarnNYarns]

Ooh that’s so exciting Stevie. I love working on my blending board, I hope you are having as much fun with yours as I do with mine. Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment too 🥰🧡😃

[@heidicook2395]

Thank you for trying! And showing what it looked like spun up. I'm looking forward to seeing how taking the rolags off from the top works out.

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you Heidi I’m so glad to know you enjoyed the video

[@melbrownecraftingpodcast4771]

Great video Ange. I’d love to see more blending board adventures please 😀

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you so much Mel, hopefully it won’t be long before the next one I’m in the process of making it now 😃🤞🧡

[@elizabethmcguire6976]

Oh wow I loved this! 😁 I think I'll put a blending board on my shopping list for the future 😂. That was a wonderful demonstration almost emotional (😆)! Please do more and the spindle comparisons. Sending squishy hugs 🤗 x

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you so much Elizabeth your comment has brightened my day 🥰 So glad you enjoyed it 🧡

[@helenjessop5402]

Hi Ange, I've really enjoyed watching this video, in fact i've watched it 3 times so far! All the best.

[@YarnNYarns]

Aww thank you Helen 🥰🧡

[@marywalton6900]

Loved it and yes would like to see more ……

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you Mary, so glad to know you enjoyed it. Will definitely share some more 😃

[@enjoyingthejourneycanceras2355]

THere's always going to be a first time and eventually we become quite good at it lol

[@YarnNYarns]

Hehe yea you are absolutely right, practice makes perfect as they say 🧡

[@AStateofDeNile]

i see your rolags in your shop in the future :) That was neat to see. Thanks for sharing. xx

[@YarnNYarns]

That is definitely good for thought. I’m really enjoying the process and if I’m not careful will definitely end up making them faster than I can spin them!!

[@lisahs605]

What a fun and playful video! I was not "board" by it. 😆😆

[@YarnNYarns]

🤣🤣 glad to hear it

[@jeanettemortimer7800]

Definitely try less fibre on and don’t over think it 😀 my first Rolags were the ones I sent to you

[@YarnNYarns]

Oh I had no idea they were your first makes them even more special thank you, and the yarn knit up beautifully in my Aurealis 🤣 🌈

[@suewinn4426]

I did all the things you did. It did work but I have enjoyed it more as I get use to it. Love your mixes they spun up beautifully looking forward to see whatever you do with them. thanks for sharing ... sue

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you for watching Sue, and just the same as you l, I have enjoyed the process more no that I have practiced with the board. I find making rolags so relaxing and it’s just so fun to play with colour and different fibres

[@joelwilliams5634]

Hi Ange so much fun getting new toys!!!! I made myself a blending board and I have a ton of fun using it. I was wondering if you have ever watched the Fiber Love Diary podcast she does a bunch of how to videos and has done a bunch on rolags and batts and well everything. Give her podcast a look on making rolags. Stay well stay safe

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you so much Joel yes I have watched Fiber love Diary such a great channel. I’m so glad you have been having fun with your blending board there are so many possibilities with it arent there 😃🧡

[@eddavanleemputten9232]

I just picked up the blending board I’ve been saving up for ages for from the post office. Can’t wait to try it out. Not sure if I’ll be able to this weekend but I’m SO excited! Edit: your yarns look beautiful!

[@YarnNYarns]

Oh I’m so excited for you. I love working with mine, it’s such a fun way to play with colour and different blends. I can’t wait to hear how you get on 🧡😃

[@janebrown6547]

I don't spin at all but I really enjoyed watching you create the rolags. I loved all colours and that you were 'painting' with yarn. Well done for jumping in and having a go while vloging. I'm sure like most things it will get easier with practice

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you so much Jane. Yes absolutely, I’ve made a few more batches since I recorded this and it’s definitely something that gets easier with a little more practice 😃 Thank you so much for watching I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🧡

[@knit365blog]

I loved this video Ange it’s so great to see the different processes used to make yarn! That black welsh mountain was especially glorious can’t wait to see what you do with that! Could you put some of your fleece on the board to add some splashes of colour, is it a certain type of fibre that goes on the boards?

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you so much Martyn 😃 Yes absolutely fleece can go on the blending board too 😃

[@zoi1538]

I love your colour combinations Angie! Beautiful stripes! ❤️

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you so much Zoi 🥰

[@angelacrackett8444]

Hi Ange, I'm absolutely fascinated watching you with your blending board. Loving the colour choice😊 Do the teeth on the board not hurt when you're pressing down before you use the brush? Well done with your 1st rolags👏👏👏 they're so pretty 😍 It's amazing watching you create your own yarn🧶🧶🧶 The yarn came out lovely 😍 Stay safe xx

[@YarnNYarns]

They are a little sharp but if you apply equal pressure across they don’t hurt 🧡

[@sallyandbooks545]

Oh my gosh this was such a lovely video. So relaxing to watch 😍 I'd love to see more videos on your rolags journey ❤❤❤

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you Sally 🥰 So happy to know you enjoyed it 🧡

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

Hi Ange I hope you're all OK xx 😘 I hope you've had a good weekend I've watched this a few times and I'm still fascinated with the process of making the Rolags and the different ways you've spun them up. Thankyou for sharing this video podcast. I really appreciate what you do. Happy Spinning Take care and stay safe my Fibre Friend Lots of love and Big Wooly Hugs Jen xxxx ❤❤🐏🐏❤🫂🫂

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you, slowly feeling better here. Hope you are doing as well as you can be. It’s such a fun process working on the board, thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

@@YarnNYarns Hi Ange, I hope you're feeling better. We've all been through so much in the last 2 years, we all cope with different things in different ways. I'm as well as I can be. I love watching your process of making anything and everything. You make the most wonderful Batts. I'm binging out on your 2022 playlist, although I've been watching some of your earlier video podcasts and am thoroughly enjoying everything you do. I really appreciate all the hard work that you do. I sometimes wonder how you find the time to do so much. Hope you have a Great Weekend. Happy Spinning 🐏🐏 Take care and stay safe Fibre Friend Lots of love Jen 💘 💕❣🐏 xxxx 💕

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

@@YarnNYarns Hi Ange, Thankyou so much for the Heart ❤ Sending Heart back to you ❤ Take care and stay safe Lots of love and Big Wooly Hugs 🫂 💕❤🫂 xxxxxxx ❤

[@YarnNYarns]

Yes it’s been a difficult time for everyone hasn’t it. With just me James and Newt our household is a very quiet one so I’m lucky to get at least a couple of hours every day to indulge in my knitting and spinning which is why I think I manage to squeeze plenty in 😃

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

@@YarnNYarns Yes it has been a very trying time. Bringing its own difficulties for us all. I think not seeing Family and having to be in Self Isolation was the hardest part, in some ways especially when we had the warm weather. There's just me, Terry and our cat Casper, here so its pretty quiet here too. Unless Casper has other ideas, sometimes he thinks he's the boss though. I've finally emptied my Spindles, I'm not telling you how long yarn has been on them. ha, ha. Lets just say way too long. Looking at your beautiful array of your Spindles, I think yarn on them might be nearly as long as mine. I love all your Spindles and your yarn looks Beautiful. You can tell that your more experienced at Spinning than I am. Hope you and James and Newt all have a Great weekend. Take care and stay safe My Fibre Friend Lots of love and Big Wooly Hugs Jen xxxx ❤ 🐏 ❤💕❣🐈‍⬛🫂🫂

[@54Spinner]

Oh my gosh I’m so happy you got that board! I have one identical and I’ve gotten as far as unboxing. Hoping to learn along with you so any more of these videos would be great!

[@YarnNYarns]

Oh that’s so exciting Deb and so fun to know that we are on this fibre journey together 🧡 I hope you have as much fun with yours as I’m having with mine

[@deejcarter2003]

I absolutely love this video 🥰 So many spinners make this look so easy but as a beginner it’s awkward and a bit challenging to know where you put your thumbs and draft at the same time. I think you did a good job, and you made me 😀 I was also thinking some of that grip Matt would work good under your support spindle bowl.

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you so much for your kind comment Deej I had so much fun making these rolags and the mat under the blending board is definitely helping. Yes it would definitely work for the spindle bowl too, though I don’t usually spin at this table, usually on my lap, I just had the camera and tripod already set up and was feeling too lazy to move it 🤣🤣

[@suefisher5531]

I am so far away from being an expert, but I found it easier to pack / brush in little bits from the bottom. This is only what I found lol

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you for the tip I’ll have to give it a try, it’s always fun to experiment with different tools and tricks to see what works 🥰🥰