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Spinning and more spinning with my new Mother Marion kick spindle

I bought a kick spindle from Ford4Him's Etsy Shop . I have been lusting after a spinning wheel. But my budget says no, so while looking around and shopping I found this on Etsy, after reading about kick spindles or Mother Marion "spinning wheel" I became interested. below is taken from seller's Etsy shop, he also has a website. __________________________________________________________________________ Mother Marion's Spinning Wheel aka Kick Spindle/Kick Wheel This spindle/wheel is also called Mother Marion's Magnificent Spinning Machine. This type of wheel was developed in 1981 and named after the inventor's mother-in-law. Heavenly Handspinning has updated this wonderful device, which works similarly to a drop spindle, but will allow you to sit or stand while spinning, freeing both hands for working with the roving. The wheel is turned with your foot or hand (depending on whether it's placed on the floor or a table) and spinning occu...