Starting the Spinner's Early

As I have said before, I have a Babe Production Wheel. As such, I really don't worry about the kids wanting to play around with it. I don't let them abuse it, but I don't feel like it is the "priceless heirloom" that I hope to someday get (I will explain that thought soon). I had bought some pencil roving last September for the girls to use spindle spinning as that was all we had. It never really used, but I kept hoping. One day about a week ago, my youngest daughter told me she wanted to spin by herself instead of helping me. So I got out some of the pencil roving and let her go. She is so proud of herself and wants to get on again soon. It is soooo twisted, but I am as proud as punch at her for trying. She wants me to buy her a little spinning wheel for her to use!

My middle daughter is working on some roving that she is dyeing herself and will soon be spindle or wheel spinning. I think she wants to work on a hat for herself. She is very creative and really sees herself as being almost an equal partner in the local guild. She goes with me to all the meetings and went to the state wide meeting as well. I don't want to let such interest die so I need to make time for them to work on their projects. My oldest daughter wants to weave so I need to get one of my looms set up for her to work with. I have met so many women my age that say their hobby is "working out". I think our generation has lost sight of their creative side. Everything must be productive or it cannot be allowed. No "art for art sake". But on the other side of the coin, I should be more productive in my home duties! So I need much prayer!