Tue 31 Jan 2012
Posted by Tropical Twister under Articles , My Spinning Wheels
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Recently traveled from Florida to Dallas for a holiday visit and some “picking”. I brought with me my recent Craig’s List find, a Norwegian Princess Spinning Wheel, and along the way, in south-east Texas, I picked up an eBay pick-up only auction win, a Rick Reeves frame wheel.
I traveled light, a small bag with clothes and a large tote with spinning accessories, niddy noddy etc. and a large box of fiber … plus of course the two wheels. I picked up my daughter from school. The large college parking lot was resplendent with older white four door cars and as she scurried ahead of me, I said “look for the white car with two spinning wheels in the back seat.” She didn’t bat an eye, just gave me a knowing smile … who doesn’t travel cross country with two full size spinning wheels.
Found a sighting in Paula Simmons book, Spinning and Weaving with Wool, on page 68 a picture of the Norwegian Princess (much better shape), which apparently were imported and sold by Robin and Russ Handweavers, McMinnville, Oregon. The wheels were reported made of Beech with a lacquer finish. Originally the wheel came with 4 bobbins and had flyer ratios of 1.33 and 1.66. A very fast wheel. My wheel came with a new flyer and several new bobbins.
The Rick Reeves was in need of a major cleaning. The Norwegian was in less need of cleaning but it’s leg came off and it appeared there had been an old super glue repair. Super glue doesn’t work on everything, but Elmer’s? … Used white glue to repair the leg, and all was well. She spins beautifully. More regarding the Rick Reeves Frame Wheel in previous post.
I had forgotten my lazy kate and don’t tend to like on board kates so I improvised; who doesn’t carry knitting needles on trips, just in case?
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Hi, Thank you for the info on the Norwegian princess. Do you know where I could get extra bobbins or other replacement parts if needed?
Eveything I know is posted here. Sorry, can’t be more helpful.
That Princess is an absolutely adorable wheel. Enjoy! 😀
Hi Susan,
There is a business on etsy named “Sistermaide” where you can have bobbins made for your wheel.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/78089621/bobbin-for-your-spinning-wheel?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_query=spinning+wheel+bobbin&ga_ref=auto_recent&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_view_type=gallery
Checked out the “Sistermaide” Etsy store. Lovely scarf pins & lucets too.
I just acquired a Norwegian Princess this weekend. Nifty little wheel unlike anything else in my wheel stable. Thanks for the information in your blog. Guess I’ll have to join the Working Wheels group on Rav.
Love Ravelry.com I mostly lurk on Work Wheels & Antique Wheels aka Tropical Twister
I am looking for any info on a Norwegian princess spinning wheel,pictures manual parts etc.thanks bryon