Comments on: About Me

By: Nicole Birkholzer

Nicole Birkholzer — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:08:00 +0000

I know you wrote this quiet a while ago, but I brought home a 12-spoke wheel today!!!! I was just about to buy an Ashford when I saw a wheel in my mother-in-laws basement. She had recently passed away and though I knew she had a Singer sewing machine, I had no idea she had a spinning wheel. I did not care what kind it was. Today when I packed it in the truck I saw it was a Country Craftsman by J. Rooney. Now I am searching the internet to learn more about it and came across this great blog.
We have a fiber and wool expo this weekend in our neighborhood. I can’t wait to go, get a drive band and some top coat/fleece and get spinning.
Yeah!
Nicole

By: Dianne Rehman

Dianne Rehman — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:54:29 +0000

I have a 13-spoke Country Craftsman made and stamped by Jerome Rooney, the original owner of the company (1972-1981). Do you know anyone else who has one like this? An email from Cindy Franzek, wife of the 2nd owner of CC, said Mr. Rooney made some 13-spoke wheels but Mr. Franzek only made 12-spoke wheels. When did you buy your CC wheel. It looks like it has 12 spokes. I’d appreciate any information you have on this wheel. I’d love to send you a picture of mine!
Cheers,
Dianne

By: prairiespinner

prairiespinner — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:19:17 +0000

Hello, Shirley! I’d love to meet you some time! Jeanie told me we’d have a lot in common.
- S

By: Shirley Linn

Shirley Linn — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:09:40 +0000

Jeanie told me about you and your blog. How ambitious you are! Your interests sound as varied as mine!
I am a weaver, spinner, fiber artist, the list goes on and on.
I belong to the Topeka Handweavers and Spinners who have a great library. As a librarian, it probably would be interesting to you. We have books of samples woven by previous members as long ago as in the late 30′s and 40′s as well as many other books on weaving and related arts.
How fortunate your daughter was able to be at the right place at the right time! This is an experience she will never forget.
Shirley