Unexpected Bounty

Or, you are probably thinking unexpected post since it has been so long. I have jumped on the Facebook bandwagon, and posting to a blog seems a bit redundant these days.

However, a recent generous gift by one of my husband’s coworkers prompts me to show it off.

At least 29 years old, made and signed by Jerome Rooney, Littleton, MA, I give you (drum roll)… the newest spinning wheel in my collection…

A Country Craftsman in mint condition that spins like a dream!! It has a 24 inch drive wheel. It’s drive band is even in great conditon.

It only has one bobbin. Fortunately, the bobbins are still being made (as are other parts), even though the wheels themselves are not.  I have 3 on order, but they are currently backordered.

I feel as if I have won the lottery!