Well, I’m tired and bruised but very happy and the Fly-In went off without a hitch. That’s right I said without a hitch. I’m not sure how I got that lucky but I'll take it. I want to thank all the attendees for putting your faith in us. Given this was our first event, we can’t tell you how much we appreciate your patronage, attendance, and dedication to our company. We’d also like to thank the vendors and teachers for all of their time and hard work. In my opinion, the hotel was lovely (nice amenities, great rooms, and fabulous food), the teachers were spot on with their classes, and the vendors brought a wonderful selection of products for your shopping pleasure. I feel very lucky to have such a supportive and helpful staff as well; thank you for making this run so smoothly, you are all indispensable. I feel that this was a wonderful experience and hope you all agree. I will be sending surveys in the next week so that I can get your feedback for the next time we do this. Hopefully, I'll be seeing you all sooner rather than later back here in Lexington. On another note, we will be putting the shop on vacation today for the next 2 weeks so we can recuperate and reorganize following the retreat. But, all of our small orders should still be going out this week, at least that is the goal. Thanks again, all our love, Becca & Dave.

We have sent out Build emails for the next batch of Starling V3FPs from our queue. This flock will be preparing for flight in April. Emails are sent from Support@daedalusspinningwheels.com. We highly recommend adding this email address to your contacts to help ensure the email doesn't land in spam. If your name is in the list below and you do not see the email please check your spam. C. Wibbing K. Gruel L. Wells C. Schlegel B. Kalveram T. Berg M. Hodková N. Shearman R. Antoshiw J. Novak About the Starling V3FP Can’t decide between the Magpie and the Sparrow? You can’t go wrong with the Starling V3FP, our “in-between” powerhouse. The Starling has a small footprint, weighing in at just under 2.5 lbs., and yet it’s capable of spinning at 2,180 RPMs. Despite its capabilities, this e-spinner is small enough to take with you to your next guild meeting or spinning class. It has a 12 mm orifice (with a 6 mm reducer), making textured and bulky yarns equally as possible as lace-weight and low-twist singles. It has large-capacity bobbins which can hold 12-plus oz of yarn spun at 30 WPI. ​ This e-spinner is an excellent entry point to owning and experiencing a Daedalus spinning wheel and can suit most any style or gauge of yarn. You’ll love it both spinning your singles and then plying them. Cost Breakdown Starling V3 (without the speed controller) - $950 Speed Controller (required to operate) - $125 Starling V3 Bobbin 3 pack (your color choice and pattern) - $125 What's Included with your Starling V3FP Purchase When purchasing a Starling V3FP you will receive the wheel along with three black Helios bobbins and an accessories kit. If you do not already have a Daedalus Speed Controller whether our standard one or the one that fits within the Magpie then you will need to make sure you add one to your order. Evanita

During our prep for the Daedalus Fly-In, we worked with a few of our vendors so we could provide some excellent loot for our goodie bags. One of our favorites was a special Daedalus WPI tool by Hipstrings. In addition to this custom control card, Hipstrings also designed a brand new gauge the Nano Control Card to introduce at the Fly-In. This new control card is a perfect companion for our Falcons. We loved them so much that we decided to commission more Control Cards for the following WPI ranges Precise, Micro Precise, and the brand-new Nano Precise to be available for sale on our online store and at festivals. We are so thankful for the bonds we have with so many wonderful makers. Thank you so much, Jill and Nik for making such wonderful tools that are great companions to our wheels. - Evanita

We came. We saw, We did Maryland Sheep and Wool 50th anniversary, and what a crazy whirlwind of fiber tools and fluff it was. The first thing I must shout from the Kentucky mountain tops is THANK YOU SO MUCH. We love you all and are so grateful and thankful for your trust and support. Daedalus would not exist without every one of you. We want to make a special shoutout of Thanks to our first sale of the festival, the Fabulous Deb Robson Teacher and breed specialist extraordinaire. We hope that Sparrow brings you hours of joy. Day 2 There is one person I have to give an extra special thanks to my boothmate Jenn Hendrix, not only did she rock the educational and demo aspects of the booth but she also kept me centered and sane through the tornado that was our booth. Thank you, thank you, thank you, I couldn’t and wouldn’t want to do it without you. And Last but not least Thank you to the Donut Fairies, Elise Cohen, and her lovely family, that sugar rush was greatly enjoyed and appreciated. We are wishing all our new birdie owners peaceful spinning! We look forward to seeing photos of your spinning journey together. Please feel free to tag us (#daedalusspinningwheels) on your social media posts. - Team Daedalus

If you would like to buy a Roly-Poly we have a limited number available NOW in the shop. https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/roly-poly/products/roly-poly - Evanita

We are excited to announce the Daedalus Fly-In 2024 hosted by Daedalus Enterprises LLC, and sponsored by Jeri Brock Woodworks, Urban Girl Yarns, and Daedalus Spinning Wheels LLC! The retreat will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the beautiful Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Club, Spa, And Resort in Lexington, Kentucky. The Griffin Gate is one of Lexington’s premier resorts. It boasts a PGA-rated golf course, a full-treatment spa, fitness center, and more, so whatever amenities you’re seeking, we’re sure you’ll find them here. We have an awesome lineup of teachers including Emily Wholscheid, Esther Rodgers, Jill Duarte, Julie Drogsvold, and Michael Kelson. To learn more about our teachers and to see what classes they are teaching visit the Daedalus Fly-In Website. https://www.daedalusflyin.com/ https://www.daedalusflyin.com/teachers The cost of the retreat will vary between $675-$1,125 depending on the number of class hours you choose, but all packages include: Wednesday - Welcoming Dinner Photo Booth at Welcoming Dinner Saturday - Closing Dessert 2-day Vendor Market Private lounge Snacks and drinks in the lounge daily Nightly break-out session in the lounge Goodie bag With your option to purchase additional guest tickets package to dinner and dessert ($125), a boxed lunch package ($100), a t-shirt ($35), and a thermos ($25) you can have personalized (+$10). We have a block of rooms available at the incredible rate of $149 per night (plus tax and minimal resort fee). Please contact us to gain access to the block. You do not need to own a Daedalus Wheel to attend but please note this is an electric-based spinning event and classes are geared toward electric wheels. No fear, there will be an option to purchase a Daedalus Wheel during the process if you desire. Both domestic and international guests are welcome, and we do our best to accommodate every guest's needs and concerns in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Please feel free to reach out to Rebecca@daedalusflyin.com with any questions. Stay tuned for an announcement on our vendors and for class signups! - Evanita

May 6th-7th - Maryland Sheep & Wool in Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD Dave, Becca, Jenn, and Katie have been super busy prepping for Maryland Sheep and Wool! It's been quite the team effort to stock back up on wheels along with our brand new Roly-Poly and Whirligig. Below is a peek at some of the Starlings and Sparrows we will have available. There will be quite a selection to choose from! Currently, our Starlings are waiting on shelves and the Sparrows are all nestled up in their nesting tote as they wait for the big event. Where To Find Us: The Daedalus Spinning Wheels booth will be in Barn 4 spots 2 & 4 located just inside the building when coming in from Livestock Lane. What's in Store? We will have the following available for sale. Sparrows - $500 3 Pack of Sparrow Bobbins - $90 Extension Cables - $25 Starlings - $950 3 Pack of Starling Bobbins - $125 Speed Controllers - $125 Batteries - $150 Roly-Poly - $690 Whirligig - $550 4oz Fiber Braids w/Silk - $30 4oz Fiber Braids w/o Silk - $24 6oz Cormo - $54 Batts - $40 Online Shop Update We will be temporarily closing the online shop from May 3rd-10th while we are away for this festival. Shipping delays surrounding the event are expected so please keep this in mind. After Maryland Once the fiber dust has settled after Maryland we are planning to put together a Sparrow Shop Update as well as a Roly-Poly/Whirligig Shop Update. Next up for the queue builds will be Magpies so stay tuned for when we announce more information about the next batch of Magpies. Wishing everyone going to Maryland a spectacular time! Happy Spinning! - Evanita

We are pleased to announce that our very first Shop Update for Whirligig will be Saturday, April 1st at 2 pm EDT. We will have a timer banner at the top of the shop. Please make sure to read the following information to ensure you are ready for the shop update. Whirligig Shop Collection - https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/whirligig This is where you will find the listing for the Whirligig. Assembly Please note that there will be some assembly involved which is necessary for shipping. Our Digital Manual provides step-by-step photos and written instructions for this assembly. If you have any questions concerning the assembly that does not appear to be covered in the manual please let us know by emailing Support@Daedalusspinningwheels.com How to Prepare for the Shop Update Make sure you have a Daedalus Shop account. If you haven't already signed up for a shop account login already on the new shop you'll want to ensure you do that ahead of time. At the top of the shop, you'll see a little person icon. Simply click on this and on the next page you'll click "Create account" to set up your account. Please ensure you fill out all the information and set up your shipping address so you don't have to worry about that later. We highly recommend you familiarize yourself with our shop. The Whirligigs will appear under a listing that will only be available on the Whirligig collection page. To access this page simply click this link. https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/whirligig For the best shopping experience, we recommend using a device that is capable of using Apple Pay or Google Pay. These methods of payments if set up are extremely quick. We also recommend if using PayPal to ensure that you are already logged in to your PayPal account in advance. You'll want to ensure you add any additional items you'd like to purchase before the shop update. The Whirligig already comes with a wall power supply but if you prefer you can also use the Daedalus Battery pack. Anything you can prepare in advance so that you can get through checkout as quickly as possible will improve your chances of a successful purchase. There will be more Whirligigs in the future so if you miss out please stay tuned for the next batch. If you are outside the Continental United States please make sure to read about our international shipping and battery delivery. For those that are outside of the continental US, we can provide assistance with helping you find the right battery to operate your wheel. https://www.daedalusspinningwheels.com/post/about-shipping-internationally About the Whirligig The Whirligig, a motorized Skeiner/Swift combo, was born out of the need to continually re-skein the yarn used during the extensive Roly-Poly testing. It can create two skeins at a time at 1.5 yards or 2 yards. It can skein lace weight skeins as small as 20g through 24 oz, Bulky yarns up to 1 lb(.5kg), and everything in between. Whether you are breaking cones of yarn into hanks or winding your favorite skeins into balls, the Whirligig is the tool for you. Cost Breakdown Whirligig - $550 Assembly/User Manual Download Whirligig Assembly/User Manual What's Included with your Whirligig Whirligig Drive Belt Tension Belt Rotation Counter 2 mm Allen Wrench 2.5 mm Allen Wrench 3 mm Allen Wrench 15V DC Power Supply Spares (Cup Hooks & Rubber Feet) Assembly/User Manual (will be digital only for the first 2 months) Product Details Materials: Carbon Fiber and 3D-printed ABS plastic Dimension: 24" W x 28" H (61 W x 71 H cm) Weight: 4.8 lbs (2.2 kg) Skein Capacity: Holds 2 skeins at a time Yarn Capacity: Lace weight skeins as small as 20g through 24 oz, Bulky yarns up to 1 lb(.5kg), and everything in between. Power Requirements: 15V for the Whirligig (Can Use the Daedalus Battery) and 1 AA for the Rotation Counter(one comes included) Also don't forget that if you would like to purchase a Starling, Magpie, or Falcon we have a queue for these wheels. Simply go to their page and fill out the queue form to be on the waiting list. Wishing everyone the best of luck! Happy Spinning! Evanita

Hello everyone! Happy New Year! It's hard to believe how fast last year flew by. We had a fantastic time last year. We released two newly revised wheels, the Magpie V2 and the Starling V3FP. The Sparrow was also updated with a 2-speed pinion which expanded its speed range. We attended three big events, PLY Away, Maryland Sheep & Wool, and Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair. We made strides with our Magpie, Starling, and Falcon queue and were blessed with many more requests. In the background, Becca and Evanita have been very busy prepping for the Daedalus Fly-In which is fast approaching. For those who are attending keep an eye out for an email on February 1st that will include lots of helpful information to prepare you for the event. We cannot wait to meet everyone and it's going to be such a spectacular time. We are so fortunate to have a wonderful lineup of teachers and vendors. Teachers Charan Sachar Debbie Held, James Perry Jillian Moreno Vendors Apothefaery Luxury Fibers Creative with Clay Deep Dyed Yarn Jeri Brock Woodworks Hipstrings Spotted Circus Three Waters Farm Tuft Woolens Meanwhile Dave has been busy with top secret projects! We are overjoyed to introduce to you two products that Dave has developed over the past year that are ready to make their public appearance. Introducing the ROLY-POLY and the WHIRLIGIG We have been anxiously awaiting the moment when we could share with everyone our brand new Daedalus tools, the Roly-Poly and the Whirligig. The Roly-Poly is an electric ball winder that winds nostepinne-style balls. The Roly-Poly has gone through extensive development to ensure the prettiest winding possible along with the ease of use and the qualities we all know and love of the Daedalus Spinning Wheels. Born out of the need to continually re-skein the yarn used during the extensive Roly-Poly testing, Dave developed a motorized Skeiner/Swift combo, the Whirligig. Whether you are breaking cones of yarn into hanks or winding your favorite skeins into balls, the Whirligig is the tool for you. We will be releasing these two new Daedalus tools at the Daedalus Fly-In and plan to have them in the shop in early April with updates to follow. The following eye candy was wound with our early Roly-Poly prototype that was given to me (Evanita) for testing. I've never owned a ball winder, so I've always wound my own by hand and love the way they look when wound on a nostepinne. The way the Roly-Poly winds is identical to how I hand-wind, and if I dare say, more perfect than I could ever achieve. There were many considerations during testing that we had to keep in mind such as Ball density Capable of working with a wide range of yarn weights Appropriate tension Capacity Work smoothly with a variety of swifts Characteristics of the winding angle and overall shape The final version of the Roly-Poly is much larger than the original allowing it to wind a wide range of yarn weights and amount of yarns. It has a capacity of approximately 1 lb of #6 Bulky to 24 oz of #1 Fingering. Estimated capacity varies based on the tension and weight of the yarn. It has a footprint of 16.5" L x 7" W x 11" H ( 42 L x 18 W x 28 H cm), and weighs 4.8 lbs (2.2kg). Roly-Poly Will come fully assembled and ready to go. It comes with a wall power supply but can also use the Daedalus battery. Cost $690 USD What's Included Roly-Poly On/Off Toggle Hook Tool 2 Extra Rubber Feet 40 mm Core Wall Power Supply User Manual (will be digital only for the first 2 months) Product Details Materials: Carbon Fiber and 3D printed ABS plastic Dimension: 16.5" L x 7" W x 11" H ( 42 L x 18 W x 28 H cm) Weight: 4.8 lbs (2.2 kg) Orifice: 12 mm Capacity: Approximately 1 lb #6 Bulky to 24 oz of #1 Fingering. Estimated capacity varies based on the tension and weight of yarn. Power Requirements: 15V Whirligig Will come partially assembled to aid in shipping. Will be capable of creating/managing skeins in sizes of 1.5 -2 yards. Cost $550 USD What's Included Whirligig Drive belt Rotation Counter Wall Power Supply 2 mm Allen wrench 2.5 mm Allen wrench 3 mm Allen wrench Assembly/User manual (will be digital only for the first 2 months) Product Details Materials: Carbon Fiber and 3D printed ABS plastic Dimension: 24" W x 28" H (61 W x 71 H cm) Weight: 4.8 lbs (2.2 kg) Capacity: Lace weight skeins as small as 20g through 24 oz. Bulky yarns up to 1 lb(.5kg). And everything in between. Power Requirements: 15V Stay tuned for more information on these two new Daedalus tools. Wishing everyone a wonderful New Year and for all those who will be going to the Daedalus Fly-In we cannot wait to see you there! - Evanita

It's hard to believe that this year is almost at a close. We will be closing up the shop on December 15th for end of the year inventory and book keeping. The shop will reopen on January 1st. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season! Dave, Becca, & Evanita

We have sent out Build emails for the next batch of Starling V3FPs from our queue. This flock will be preparing for flight in December just in time for the Holidays. Emails are sent from Support@Daedalusspinningwheels.com. We highly recommend that you add this email address to your contacts to help ensure the email doesn't land in spam. If your name is in the list below and you do not see the email please check your spam. V. Saadatmandi H. Grantham C. Smolne H. Keenan Nicole (no last name given) M. Jagst A. Krieg S. Park-Johnson D. Herrera T. Brivet S. Stewart About the Starling V3FP Can’t decide between the Magpie and the Sparrow? You can’t go wrong with the Starling V3FP, our “in-between” powerhouse. The Starling has a small footprint, weighing in at just under 2.5 lbs., and yet it’s capable of spinning at 2,180 RPMs. Despite its capabilities, this e-spinner is small enough to take with you to your next guild meeting or spinning class. It has a 12 mm orifice (with a 6 mm reducer), making textured and bulky yarns equally as possible as lace-weight and low-twist singles. It has large-capacity bobbins which can hold 12-plus oz of yarn spun at 30 WPI. ​ This e-spinner is an excellent entry point to owning and experiencing a Daedalus spinning wheel and can suit most any style or gauge of yarn. You’ll love it both spinning your singles and then plying them. Cost Breakdown Starling V3 (without the speed controller) - $950 Speed Controller (required to operate) - $125 Starling V3 Bobbin 3 pack (your color choice and pattern) - $125 What's Included with your Starling V3FP Purchase When purchasing a Starling V3FP you will receive the wheel along with three black Helios bobbins and an accessories kit. If you do not already have a Daedalus Speed Controller whether our standard one or the one that fits within the Magpie then you will need to make sure you add one to your order. Evanita

We have sent out Build emails for the next batch of Falcons from our queue. This flock will be preparing for flight in Mid November. Emails are sent from Support@Daedalusspinningwheels.com. We highly recommend that you add this email address to your contacts to help ensure the email doesn't land in spam. If your name is in the list below and you do not see the email please check your spam. C. Dunworth K. Saunderson S. Lawson M. Nieskens C. Conklin J. Sponsler R. Graham E. White R. Aviton-Deurvorst C. Kapeller M. Walker Evanita