Tag Archives: Big Tom

Let’s take a spin….

Posted on January 6, 2011 by ThePaintedTiger

I’ve been feeling lately like I haven’t done anything for awhile, so tonight I have a date with this here stuff…… The batts are ones I’ve recarded (with my Big Tom carder) from my misc. box of Brown Sheep mill … Continue reading →

Posted in drum carding, Life, spinning | Tagged Big Tom, cats, Pocket Wheel, spinning | 1 Comment

Creating a Multicolor Roving on the Drum Carder

Posted on November 21, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

Today’s photo tutorial will focus on making a layered batt, which results in a multi-color roving when pulled….either straight from the swift of the drum carder, or made later by zig-zag tearing the batt. If you haven’t joined me for … Continue reading →

Posted in drum carding | Tagged Big Tom, drum carding, roving, Tutorial | 3 Comments

Fancy Kitty Big Tom Drum Carder and How to Make a Striped Batt

Posted on October 2, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

For today’s Fiber Friday, I’m going to focus on my new drum carder, Big Tom. I’m not going to call this a review, since I don’t have any way to test this out side by side with any other carder. … Continue reading →

Posted in drum carding | Tagged batts, Big Tom, drum carding, fancy kitty, how to, Tutorial | 5 Comments

Packages packages…..

Posted on September 24, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

One of the fun bits of being in the fiber business is that you get to receive very large boxes of stuff. I know my children appreciate it, as they get to make a number of box cars, space ships, … Continue reading →