tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855042676824778570.post100666241457458094..comments2011-09-25T15:41:58.945-04:00Comments on Dyeing For Ewe: Wool and Whatnots: Antique Store Finds: Great Wheel!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01842491812722509935noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855042676824778570.post-57179012939478060902011-01-31T09:10:01.419-05:002011-01-31T09:10:01.419-05:00All cool shots! Yikes, that seems a lot for a gre...All cool shots! Yikes, that seems a lot for a great wheel. I've seen a few around here as well in our Antique shops. I like to take Elaby Antiquing because she LOVES to peek into the old shops :)Wooly Witchyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450822237795167152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855042676824778570.post-41977212538718272872011-01-31T01:38:40.777-05:002011-01-31T01:38:40.777-05:00Looks like a fun time! Those are weaving pirns (if...Looks like a fun time! Those are weaving pirns (if no ends on them) and bobbins if they do. The yarn is most likely too old now.<br /><br />All that 'age' on the old wheel is called patina. There is the thought that the antique is more valuable for leaving it there.... but if its still useable, then I think it should be restored and used. But restored authentically.<br /><br />$850 is a bit steep for a great wheel...I've seem them cheaper. That one better work for that price!<br /><br />Too bad we didn't go antiquing in Vernon when you were here... they have scores of shops!<br /><br />weeverSusan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.com