Batty Rovings

[rexenne]

@titaborges411 Never tried, but I can't imagine it would make very good yarn. Try it & let me know!

[foxibren]

can you knit with the roving as it is...;your funny.

[rexenne]

@foxibren Yes you can but it would have to be much-much smaller. Pencil roving is sold for knitting. :)

[lwalkowski27]

Thanks so much!! From one dork to another!! oxox thanks

[pceflwrgrl]

Love. LOVE LOVE LOVE! YOUUUUU *FLAIL HUG* - Fellow fiber victim.

[happyknitta]

fibre porn???i totally agree...you feel the same way i do!!!!!!!!!

[DianaLouisiana]

Do you steam your yarn after you spin it to hold the twist?

Thanks

dianne

[rexenne]

@DianaLouisiana I actually get it sopping wet in hot water then hang it with a weight on the bottom till it is dry to set the twist.

[malhori]

"Made with the help of... some sheep!"  LOL!!!

[DianaLouisiana]

Ok u got me hooked ...i gotta try this now. I have ordered a drop spindle and some roving. If I enjoy it as much as it looks fun I might have to get a spinning wheel. You probably have it posted somewhere but how did you get started in this. I just learned to knit watching youtube tutorials and got seriously addicted :) I loooove it...not real good at it but persistent! I can do a pretty mean hat now and a simple shawl.

[rexenne]

@DianaLouisiana Awesome! A really great spindle can be found at Spindle Craft (.com). They are hand made from found wood. No trees are ever cut down to make them. She sent me one that was made from a freshly fallen tree, one that fell in a storm. These are eco-friendly with low carbon foot-printing. They are gorgeous, easy to use, & inexpensive to boot!! She has a link to her etsy site halfway down the page.

[SeeKelp1438]

You are adorable. ♥ And on top of that, you are awesome.

[theneedlefelter]

I have to say, you are so so awesome ! I feel exactly the same way but you say it in such a way that is perfect ! Keep doing more videos.

[maryegbertvoiceover]

Just be you!! No excuses...love your videos.

[greenmossgirl]

you just answered my question so so perfectly~!!!! you are wonderful, very ammmmmmusing!!! so much better than most of the silly, serious folks out there.  keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pittyommen]

here i am again - thanks to you spinnig got so much easier and faster :) I do can spin from a batt, but the roving is just genial and a lot faster...as I got so mch material laying around it is a real time saver :)))

well and 3 kg more coming up in 3 weeks ;)

Pitty

[sewwhatsports]

I have learned SO MUCH from all your videos. i just got my first drum carder today and am working on cleaning my 2nd fleece. And what i learned from you is all a part of what I am doing.

Are you on Facebook or Ravelry. Would love to chat with you some time.

Thanks for all the great videos.

Rena in Delaware

[rexenne]

@sewwhatsports Awesome!!! May you never run out of fiber adventures!!

[rexenne]

@sewwhatsports Okay wow, these comments are from 2 years ago. Youtube kidnapped them & has only now decided to tell me I have these comments awaiting approval. Wow. Thanks youtube....

[NancyToday]

Well, I can see everyone else got here first to tell you how awesome your vids and you yourself are! wonderful.

I wondered how that was done! Thanks for showing the obvious, which of course I never thought of, in spite of all that grey matter crammed into my head!

Thanks, thanks, gush gush.

[BikerJoan]

Rexenne ... all I can say is YOU ROCK!!!!

[ClassicBobby777]

I am so frustrated. I simply cannot spin batts. Rovings are great! But when I try batts, while drafting I get this "pile up" of fiber... Could you do a vid on spinning with batts? BlnodeChicken did, but she likes the chunkiness... HELP!!

[rexenne]

Huh?! Have you followed the directions in this very video to make your batt INTO a roving for spinning? Of course you can't spin batts...no one can unless they have an industrial sized spinning wheel...and even then...I dunno...

[NancyToday]

LOL!  You are so funny!

[ihook2]

I am a new spinner and your videos are keeping me going. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I hope you are a teacher making money. You are a born teacher.

I'm going to dye my first roving. Have to decide what color. Love you and you tube.

HookerSue

[NancyToday]

She's the best, isn't she! Absolutely!

[msjmelody]

I love your tutorials, but please stop calling yourself a dork. You are not a dork. You are passionate about fiber, and that is what makes you so COOL.

[rexenne]

I embrace my Dorkiness. Life no fun without it. :)

[NancyToday]

We have so much in common!

[mchllwoods]

@msjmelody i call my nephew a dork and he calls me a dork. we are all dorks on some level. they are as cool as anyone else. POWER 2 THE DORKS!!!

[CasperNZnic]

Thanks for your great videos!! You make everything so much easier to understand, and of course put some fun into it :D

[FunkyMunky2442]

I just love your tutorials! YOU R AWESOME! This is one of my fave tutorials by you. Have you used spindles? I am going to start with spindles, and then I might buy a Schacht Ladybug.

[sonjonbobis]

Thanks for this, lady! I'm a relative novice to spinning, so this is great for me. Nerds need to stick together!

*hugs*

[alpacamamma09]

I really enjoy your informational videos...keep up the good work!!!!!

[ABRUISE]

I'm so happy to be around a dork like me, even if it's via youtube!

Kim aka SugarMomma (on Ravelry)

[calcrules]

this is why most pioneer women had huge muscles.

[adobeblack]

You're so CUTE!!!!! <3

[scullygirl61]

thanks for sharing your knowledge. i've watched many of your videos and have learned a lot from them. i enjoy your comments and humor also.

[shatnerskidneystone]

Just discovered UR Gr8 videos! From one nerd to another...live long and prosper...and spin on. Gotta get me a Pat Greeeeeeeeeeeeeen.....

[rexenne]

Thanks for the positive feedback as it is always welcomed and appriciated! Have fun!

[GaleSRN]

Amazing. You made it all so simple. Thank you. Keep up the videos.

[Charlenedawn33]

I think you are a very talented young lady. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise. If I win the lottery I'll be sending lots of buckage for your production.

[rexenne]

LOL! I could use it!

[knitordi]

Love you videos. They are so funny and informative.

[rexenne]

Thanks so much for all the postive feedback! If anyone is unaware, I am doing a fundraiser to raise the funds to replace a RAM chip in my puter that is crappin out, making it impossible to edit video to upload to youtube. I have two more waiting to be edited! You can find my fundraiser page at rexenne. chipin. com/ new-1gig-ram-chip (take out spaces). I appriciate every little bit that helps! Thanks for your consideration and support!!

[cav2033]

Rexenne, From one 'dork' to another, thank you! Keep the videos coming! :-D

[rexenne]

LOL! Thanks so much!!

[doricebaty]

Awesome!!!

[rexenne]

Totally!

[yarnaholic1963]

Love love LOVE your videos! You are a blast to watch and SOOOO informative as well! Thank you for putting yourself out there for the rest of us to learn. It is GREATLY appreciated and valued :-)

[rexenne]

Thanks so much!!

[crshanburn]

hey you should teach this stuff, you're videos are very lively, unless you already teach this stuff... then what i just said was pointless... and um then keep on teaching!

[rexenne]

LMAO!! Actually there is a plethera of teachers who teach this stuff for a fee...

I'd like to think that I fill the gap for those unable to dish out premo money for these "classes". Our ancestors did not charge for sharing the craft and I don't see putting a price on knowledge to be gained as a very positive thing. :)

[gg4you4170]

Rexenne, can you show me how to use a hand carder and turn it from a cloud to roving? Thanks!

[rexenne]

Sure thing! I'll add it to my list of vids-to-do. :)

[taragowland]

you rock!!

[rexenne]

Ye-ah I do! Thanks!

[alicerose52]

Rexenne, I'm a beginning spinner and only recently saw your videos, but boy did I learn a lot, and your video made it all more interesting. I'm sure my family is wondering why I'm chuckling as I pull on wool. I'll be watching for more. thanks Alice

[rexenne]

LMAO! I tell yeah what, you really do remember more when the learning is FUN! Thanks for the positive feedback!

[lcritter]

that would be very groovy. thanks!

[lcritter]

can you make a video that explains weights/grades of yarn? i'm so confused... what the heck is fingerling? worsted? how do i know what i'm spinning? i would really appreciate that, if you can help.

[rexenne]

Sure, I can try! I'll give you an email when it is up!

[lcritter]

rexenne where have you been all my life? finally i'm starting to collect some useful information! a real time saver here. plus.. you amuse me.

[rexenne]

LMAO! I am here to entertain and to educate!! Learning is so much more fun (and sticks better) when there is something fun about the learning process!!

[spinalpaca]

Can you do the samething from a regular drum carder?

[rexenne]

Yes, that is what these batts were from.

[FrauBlasebalg]

Thanks a lot for that technique! Should have known it earlier, would have saved me a lot of hassle in the past ... ;)