Shop Update - July 26th at 4 PM EDT We will officially be releasing Penelope at SSK, the Knit Girllls’ Super Summer Knitogther Retreat Market on July 19th, 2025 . Upon our return from SSK , we will have a shop update (July 26th, 2025, 4 PM EDT) to release the Penelope online to the general public. In addition to Penelope we will also have a flock of Martins , Sparrows , and Starlings that will be available during this shop update. What all does Penelope include? When purchasing a Penelope you will receive the following items. Loom Apron Rod Raddle Shuttle 12 Wood Square Weaving Tablets Texsolv Apron Ties Penelope Pricing List Items Cost Penelope Band Loom $189 Penelope Heddle Accessory Kit * $69 Standard Wooden Tablets 12 pk $20 3D Printed Daedalus Tablets 12 pk $36 Buffalo Horn Tablets 12 pk $48 Special Exclusive "Daedalus Wings" Shuttle by Jeri Brock Small (5") $30 or Large (7") $35 Penelope Standard 3D Printed Shuttle 2 pk $24 *Penelope Heddle Accessory Kit comes with 2 Heddles( 1 fine/1 large, 2 fine, or 2 large gauge ), Heddle Threading Holder, Threading Tool New to band weaving? We highly recommend that those who are new to weaving or band weaving check out our Penelope manual to familiarize yourself with the loom and it's potential possibilities. This can help you gauge what sort of additional supplies you may want. We also have a great resource section at the back of the manual to help jumpstart your adventure into band weaving. Penelope Band Loom (Loom, Apron Rod, Raddle, Shuttle, 12 Wood Square Weaving Tablets, Texsolv Apron Ties) Penelope Heddle Accessory Kit comes with 2 Heddles( 1 fine/1 large, 2 fine, or 2 large gauge ), Heddle Threading Holder, Threading Tool Standard Wooden Tablets 12pk (2.5” wide, 2.5-3mm thick, 4 hole square tablets) 3D Printed Daedalus Tablets 12pk (2.5" wide, 1.2mm thick, 4 hole square or 3 hole triangle in White/Black or Black/White) Buffalo Horn Tablets 12 pk (2” wide, 2.5-3mm thick, 4 hole square) Special Exclusive “Daedalus Wings” Shuttle by Jeri Brock (Small or Large in Cherry or Maple). Pictured here a Small in Maple and Large in Cherry. Small is 5 inches wide and Large is 7 inches wide. Penelope Standard 3D Printed Shuttle 2 pk. These shuttles are 6 inches wide. Click Here To Learn More We cannot wait to see what our flock weaves on their looms. Happy Spinning, Winding, and now Weaving! - Evanita

During our testing, Jenn Hendrix was curious if she could convert Turned Krokbragd patterns over to tablet weaving using Triangle Tablets. She was able to make it work and is playing with more Krokbragd designs to weave up on her Penelope. For those who would like to weave these adorable little sheep, here is a pattern draft. It uses 20 Triangle Tablets and four colors of yarn. The yarn used in the above photo is 8/2 unmercerized cotton and Jenn's sample below is 8/4 cotton. Turned Krokbragd Sheep woven with Triangle Tablets (3 hole) in 8/4 cotton by Jenn Hendrix Tablets - 20 Triangle Tablets Colors - Green, Sky Blue, White, and Black Warp Threads - 12 Green, 26 Sky Blue, 13 White, and 9 Black Card Alignment - All cards should be in the same slant Twist - This is a Twist Neutral Pattern Threading Chart - Weaving Instructions - All tablets are turned together. You will start with A pointed upwards then rotate the cards as followed, B, C, B, A, B, C, B. An alternative way to notate this is as followed. Starting at A position pointing up rotate Forward Twice (B, C), then rotate Backward Twice (B, A), then Forward Twice (B, C). Each rotation is one pass of the weft. Tips: a helpful way to remember this pattern is that A is the sky, B is the legs of the sheep, and C is the head of the sheep. Whatever part of the pattern you want to display that letter will need to be pointed upwards. If anyone has any questions please feel free to leave a comment on the blog. Note the small bell dot (visible weft) under the faces of the white sheep. This was due to having the left half tablets and the right half tablets slanting in opposition. The black sheep tablets were all set up with the same alignment which prevents the weft dot that was seen in the white sheep. Happy Weaving! Evanita

When will Penelope be released We want to thank everyone for bearing with us as we prepare to release our first loom, the Penelope Band Loom. We will officially be releasing Penelope at SSK, the Knit Girllls’ Super Summer Knitogther Retreat Market on July 19th, 2025 . Upon our return from SSK , we will have a shop update (July 26th, 2025, 4 PM EDT) to release the Penelope online to the general public. Q&A We’ve had a few questions that haven’t been addressed so far. The one that has come up the most frequently has to deal with twist management when working with tablet weaving patterns that accrue a lot of twist. For patterns that are not twist neutral, you can bypass the warp beam and have your warp secured via the back clamp instead. By doing this, you can alleviate twist for the cards that need it while you work. Can you say what the weaving distance is between the front clamp and the back beam? The distance between the Back Beam (Carbon Fiber Tube) and the Front Clamp is 12 inches. Shipping Cost? When purchasing a Penelope through the online shop you will be provided upon check out a variety of shipping methods with varying costs. Do you ship internationally? Yes, we do ship internationally however we are unable to ship to the EU at this time. What all does Penelope include? When purchasing a Penelope you will receive the following items. Loom Apron Rod Raddle Shuttle 12 Wood Square Weaving Tablets Texsolv Apron Ties Penelope Pricing List Items Cost Penelope Band Loom $189 Penelope Heddle Accessory Kit $69 Standard Wooden Tablets 12 pk $20 3D Printed Daedalus Tablets 12 pk $36 Buffalo Horn Tablets 12 pk $48 Special Exclusive "Daedalus Wings" Shuttle by Jeri Brock Small $30 or Large $35 Penelope Standard 3D Printed Shuttle 2 pk $24 Penelope Band Loom (Loom, Apron Rod, Raddle, Shuttle, 12 Wood Square Weaving Tablets, Texsolv Apron Ties) Penelope Heddle Accessory Kit (2 Heddles(1 fine/1 large, 2 fine, or 2 large gauge), Heddle Threading Holder, Threading Tool) Standard Wooden Tablets 12pk (2.5” wide, 2.5-3mm thick, 4 hole square tablets) 3D Printed Daedalus Tablets 12pk (2.5" wide, 1.2mm thick, 4 hole square or 3 hole triangle in White/Black or Black/White) Buffalo Horn Tablets 12 pk (2” wide, 2.5-3mm thick, 4 hole square) Special Exclusive “Daedalus Wings” Shuttle by Jeri Brock (Small or Large in Cherry or Maple). Pictured here a Small in Maple and Large in Cherry. Small is 5 inches wide and Large is 7 inches wide. Penelope Standard 3D Printed Shuttle 2 pk. These shuttles are 6 inches wide. Weaving from our testers The following samples were woven by some of our testers using a variety of techniques and yarns. Inkle Pattern in 8/4 cotton woven by Jenn Hendrix Tablet Woven with 4 holes in 8/4 cotton by Jenn Hendrix Tablet Woven with 4 holes in linen by Blake DeRosset Turned Krokbragd Sheep woven with Triangle Tablets (3 hole) in 8/4 cotton by Jenn Hendrix Krokbragd Mug Rug woven with 2 fine heddles in 8/4 cotton and worsted wool by Jenn Hendrix During our testing, Jenn Hendrix was curious if she could convert Turned Krokbragd patterns over to tablet weaving using Triangle Tablets. She was able to make it work and is playing with more Krokbragd designs to weave up on her Penelope. For those who would like to weave these adorable little sheep, here is a pattern draft. It uses 20 Triangle Tablets and four colors of yarn. The yarn used in this photo is 8/2 unmercerized cotton. Click Here To Learn More We cannot wait to see what our flock weaves on their looms. Happy Spinning, Winding, and now Weaving! - Evanita

The Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills (Wheel of Time), and as the pattern changes, so must we. With that in mind, we at Daedalus have been busy developing a new product. So without further ado, we are proud to introduce you to Penelope, a robust band loom made from a beautiful blend of Wood, 3d Printing, and Carbon Fiber! Images are renders Penelope is perfect for weaving thin scarves, belts, shoe laces, camera/purse/guitar straps, and mug rugs (coasters). We tried to design Penelope to be as versatile as possible. For instance, it has both a ratcheting warp beam as well as a rear clamp. The warp beam can hold around 5 yards of warp and separator, but using the rear clamp instead will allow an infinite length of warp draped off the back. So far, we’ve enjoyed testing it using tablets as well as a laser-cut wooden heddle (or two)! It can be firmly planted on a table because of its generously sized rubber feet, but it is still just the right size when it needs to be in your lap. And just like our line of spinning wheels, Penelope was designed to operate with the same smooth precision, as well as having the reliability to last a lifetime. Laser engraving the Daedalus Wings onto the base. Daedalus Wings Curious about the name? We’ve named her for Odysseus’ wife, Penelope. She wove daily and then nightly unwove her work to delay suitors from pressing her into marriage while Odysseus was on his Odyssey. That's true love, and a witty woman, two things we love over here. Price point still to be determined, but likely will be between $100-200, depending on optional accessories. Product Specifications Maximum Weaving Width:  5.5” (13.7cm) Dimensions:  16”L x 7.5”W x 7”H (40cm L x 19cm W x 18cm H) Weight:   3.5lbs (1.6kg) Click Here To Learn More -Team Daedalus

July 18th-19th -   Super Summer Knitogether 2025  (SSK) in Nashville Tennessee Hi All, Well, we made it home safe and sound from Estes Park, and man, the scenery was amazing and the Estes Park Wool Market was so much fun. While we were in the state, we did a driving tour of the Rocky Mountain National Park and a ghost tour at the famous Stanley Hotel. It was so nice to have a chance to see some of the sights and meet some of the locals. Everyone was so welcoming and warm. I want to send a big shout out the Chendra “Red” Conklin for helping us out and keeping an eye on us in Colorado. Also, a big thanks to Cathleen Fry for coming along and hanging out with us. We will definitely be attending next year and can't wait to smell that mountain air again. So here we go, Daedalus is getting back on the road headed to Nashville for SSK, the Super Summer Knitogether, put on by the Knit Girllls. If you haven’t heard of the Knit Girllls please look them up on YouTube they do a fabulous Crafting Podcast. We have something special planned for SSK. We will be releasing our new Loom, Penelope, for its debut sale. We will have a full array of accessories as well. If you are curious about Penelope and are attending the retreat, we will be doing a breakout demo session on Friday afternoon at 4 pm. Please stop by and see us at either the demo or at the booth. Happy spinning and happy summer everyone! Daedalus Q&A Breakout Session Find us in Carina's classroom Friday evening from 4-5 pm. Vending Hours The Marketplace will be open on Saturday July 19th. 9 am - 12 pm for full retreat attendees 1 pm - 4 pm for the public (there is a $5 entry fee for the public) Penelope Launch Penelope - $189 Penelope Heddle Accessory Kit* - $69 Special Exclusive "Daedalus Wing" Band Shuttle by Jeri Brock - Small $30 or Large $35 Penelope Standard 3D Printed Shuttle (2 pk) - $24 3D Printed Daedalus 2.5" Tablets** (12 pk) - $36 Standard Wooden 2.5" Square Tablets (12 pk) - $20 Buffalo Horn 2" Square Tablets (12 pk) - $48 *Heddle Accessory Kit comes with 2 heddles (1 fine/1 large, 2 fine, or 2 large gauge) **3D Printed Daedalus tablets come in Square or Triangle and are either White with Black Accent or Black with White Accent. What's in Store? We are planning to have the following available for sale. Please note that we are still preparing so this list may change. Magpie V2 Bodies - $950 Magpie V2 Standard Flyer Kits - $540 Magpie V2 Art Flyer Kits - $560 Sparrows - $500 3 Pack of Sparrow Bobbins - $90 Starling V3FPs - $950 Starling V3/V3FP Art Flyer (bobbins not included, uses Standard Bobbins) - $380 3 Pack of Standard Helios Bobbins - $125 3 Pack of Starling Lace Bobbins - $90 Extension Cables (3 and 6 ft) - $23-25 Speed Controllers - $140 Roly-Poly - $690 Whirligig - $550 After SSK After and SSK we will have a Shop Update on July 26th at 4 PM Eastern. This shop update will include the online debut of Penelope as well as a flock of Martins, Sparrows, and Starlings. Happy Spinning, Winding, and Weaving! - Evanita

Standard Flyer, Starling V3FP with Art Flyer, and Lace Flyer We are preparing the incubators for a new flock of Starlings with an anticipated flight schedule of late August. Emails have been sent out via 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. J. Johnston S. Collum M. Harris-Moulton D. Markwood L. Thomas E. Weih J. Carter T. Folsom R. Haas J. Savage A. Howard E. Finke J. Small D. LaMonte D. Drager T. Chona M. Sundquist L. Rehbein W. Craig M. Brewer About the Starling V3FP Starling V3/V3FP was conceived to be our “all around” spinning wheel, capable of processing the widest range of yarns that would satisfy the vast majority of our clients. The ultra lightweight design lends itself very well towards the light end of that spectrum, with the standard flyer easily capable of lace finer than 100 wraps per inch (WPI). Since fine yarns is what Daedalus designs do best, we recently came up with a Lace Flyer for Starling V3/V3FP, extending its ability well into embroidery threads in the 200+ WPI range. However, it was recently pointed out to us that most of our wheels lean towards these finer yarns, and the only true Art Flyer was built for the mighty Magpie. But this is our flagship production spinner, and thus leaves the vast majority of our customers without a good option for art yarns. So, in an effort to stay faithful to the original design goal of a wheel to please everyone, and with the broadest spinning range available in mind. Dave went back to the drawing board with a fresh vision and created the Starling V3/V3FP Art Flyer. One of the goals of the design was to soften the radius of all the diversions in yarn path, as well as opening up the paths so that even larger yarn structures can be processed. The flyer shoulders and guides now use an open metal bars instead of enclosed loops, which help achieve both of these goals. This new feature has actually surpassed our expectations, with testers noting how easily and fluidically the yarn gets onto the bobbin. In addition, It uses the same bobbins as the Starling Standard Flyer, giving the spinner approximately 3-3.5 oz of capacity for bulky yarns. While this capacity may not be tailored to the extensive production of art yarn, it is just right for the hobbyist. Whether you are experimenting or testing out fresh ideas that you may wish to explore before embarking on a larger project, the Starling Art Flyer gives you options not previously available to this model. With all three flyers—the Lace, Standard, and Art—the Starling becomes the spinner's perfect class wheel. Offering a world of unlimited possibilities while learning and exploring the art of spinning. Cost Breakdown Starling V3FP (without the speed controller) - $950 Speed Controller (required to operate) - $140 Flyer Add-ons: Starling V3/V3FP Lace Flyer Kit* (Add-on only) - $440 Starling V3/V3FP Art Flyer** (Add-on only) - $380 *Lace Flyer Kit includes 3 Lace Bobbins **Art Flyer uses Standard Bobbins and does not come with bobbins   Extra Bobbin Packs Extra set of 3 Standard bobbins in the color and pattern of choice - $125usd Extra Starling V3/V3FP Lace Bobbins - $90 What's Included with your Starling V3FP Purchase When purchasing a Starling V3FP you will receive the wheel, Standard Flyer, three black Helios bobbins, and a spares 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. Starling V3FP with Standard Flyer Three Standard Black Helios Bobbins Starling V3FP with Lace Flyer Kit Starling V3FP with Art Flyer Evanita

We have sent out Build emails for Falcons and Magpies for the queue yesterday. Emails are sent from Support@Daedalusspinningwheels.com . Please note these birds will not be shipping out until the end of August. 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. Falcon R. Barrantes L. Karl J. Barber I. Chisholm Magpie S. Jones J. Hyde J. Savage K. Stavola M. Debacon L. Sykes M. Neubert D. Carter J. Hazlerig J. Crannage Evanita

We will have Martins, Sparrows, and Starlings in the shop on Saturday June 14th at 4pm EST . We will have a timer banner at the top of the shop. Martin Shop Collection  - https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/martin   This is where you will find the listing for the Martin along with all your extras such as bobbins, and accessories. The Martin has a built in speed controller but is compatible with the External Speed Controller. If you wish to use the External Speed Controller you will need to purchase a motor extension cable (3ft recommended). Sparrow Shop Collection  - https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/sparrow   This is where you will find the listing for the Sparrows along with all your extras such as bobbins, accessories, and the Speed Controller. Starling Shop Collection  - https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/starling This is where you will find the listing for the Starlings along with all your extras such as bobbins, accessories, and the Speed Controller. 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. 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. This could include things like a Speed Controller which is required to operate our wheels. If you already have one of our wheels you don't need to purchase another controller. You can also add extra packs of bobbins, and an extension cable. Anything you can prepare in advance so that you can get through checkout as quickly as possible will improve your chances of scoring a wheel. About the Sparrow Affordable and adorable, the Sparrow is our most in-demand Daedalus e-spinner. It may be small in stature, but the 1.5 lb. Sparrow is a dynamo. This wheel is for the spinner who loves to spin fine yarns, though its 6 mm orifice can handle up to a heavy worsted/Aran weight yarn. Bobbin capacity is roughly 5-plus oz of yarn spun at 30 WPI. If you’re a spindler who prefers to ply using a perfectly responsive wheel, and/or if interested in achieving the most whisper-thin yarns you’ve ever spun, this is the Daedalus spinning wheel for you. Cost Breakdown Sparrow (without the speed controller) - $500 Speed Controller (required to operate) - $125 Sparrow Bobbin 3 pack (black only) - $90 ​ *Sparrow price includes 3 all-black bobbins. What's Included with your Sparrow When purchasing a Sparrow you will receive the Sparrow, 3 bobbins, and an accessories kit that includes extra rat tail tension cord, your orifice hook, and a spare cinch, spring, rear bearing, o-ring, 2 rubber feet, and gasket. Additional Items The following are additional items you can add to your cart when purchasing your Sparrow. We recommend that if you wish to purchase these items that you add them to your cart before the shop update to save you time. Please note that the Speed Controller is REQUIRED to operate your Sparrow. If you do not already have a Daedalus wheel with a speed controller you will need one. Speed Controller (required to operate) - $125 Battery - $90 Sparrow Bobbin 3 pack (black only) - $90 Motor Extension Cables (3-6 ft) - $23-25 The Speed Controller is required to operate your Daedalus Wheel. If you already have one you do not need to purchase another one. Additional 3 pack of bobbins only offered in black. About the Martin Have you ever rushed out to a spinning class or meetup, only to arrive and realize you’ve forgotten a key component of your spinning wheel? Who hasn’t! Meet Martin, our newest spinning wheel to market. This e-spinner has the same hard-wearing, precision-spinning capabilities our customers have come to expect from the Daedalue lineup, with a twist: everything you need to spin is contained in Martin’s hard-shell plastic case, for the perfect “grab and go” spinning experience--even if you’re just headed from one room to another. Cost Breakdown Martin with 3 Black Bobbins - $775 External Speed Controller (Optional)* - $125 Motor Extension Cable 3 FT or 6 FT (Optional)* - $23-25 Martin Bobbin extra 3 pack (black only) - $90 2 Extra Lazy Kate Axles (includes Akerworks TensiTamers) - $40 ​ * If you want to use an External Speed Controller you will need a Motor Extension Cable (3ft recommended) What’s Included with Martin​ Martin in a case 3 bobbins with Aluminum Brake Drums Orifice Hook Premade Tension Band 2 Lazy Kate Axles with Akerworks Tensi Tamers (additional available for purchase) 1 Drive Belt Spares Kit Bag (1 Axle O-ring, 1 Extra Rear Bearing, 1 Cinch, 1 Spring, and Kevlar Tension Cord) PD3.1 Power Brick with USB-DC5525 15vDC Conversion Cable 3 feet DC5525 power extension cable 6 feet Manual 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

We will have Sparrows in the shop on Saturday March 29th at 5pm EST . We will have a timer banner at the top of the shop. Sparrow Shop Collection - https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/sparrow This is where you will find the listing for the Sparrows along with all your extras such as bobbins, accessories, batteries, and the Speed Controller. Also just a note for anyone wanting a Whirligig we do have a few left from the Shop Update this past Saturday. 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. 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. This could include things like a Speed Controller which is required to operate our wheels. If you already have one of our wheels you don't need to purchase another controller. You can also add a battery pack, extra packs of bobbins, and an extension cable. Anything you can prepare in advance so that you can get through checkout as quickly as possible will improve your chances of scoring a wheel. The Sparrows are in high demand so they do go quickly but we encourage everyone who would like a Sparrow to try and if you don't succeed in this batch there will be more batches in the future! 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 Sparrow Affordable and adorable, the Sparrow is our most in-demand Daedalus e-spinner. It may be small in stature, but the 1.5 lb. Sparrow is a dynamo. This wheel is for the spinner who loves to spin fine yarns, though its 6 mm orifice can handle up to a heavy worsted/Aran weight yarn. Bobbin capacity is roughly 5-plus oz of yarn spun at 30 WPI. If you’re a spindler who prefers to ply using a perfectly responsive wheel, and/or if interested in achieving the most whisper-thin yarns you’ve ever spun, this is the Daedalus spinning wheel for you. Cost Breakdown Sparrow (without the speed controller) - $500 Speed Controller (required to operate) - $125 Sparrow Bobbin 3 pack (black only) - $90 ​ *Sparrow price includes 3 all-black bobbins. What's Included with your Sparrow When purchasing a Sparrow you will receive the Sparrow, 3 bobbins, and an accessories kit that includes extra rat tail tension cord, your orifice hook, and a spare cinch, spring, rear bearing, o-ring, 2 rubber feet, and gasket. Additional Items The following are additional items you can add to your cart when purchasing your Sparrow. We recommend that if you wish to purchase these items that you add them to your cart before the shop update to save you time. Please note that the Speed Controller is REQUIRED to operate your Sparrow. If you do not already have a Daedalus wheel with a speed controller you will need one. Speed Controller (required to operate) - $125 Battery - $90 Sparrow Bobbin 3 pack (black only) - $90 Motor Extension Cables (3-6 ft) - $23-25 The Speed Controller is required to operate your Daedalus Wheel. If you already have one you do not need to purchase another one. Battery Additional 3 pack of bobbins only offered in black. Also don't forget that if you would like to purchase a Starling 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

June 7th-8th - Estes Park Wool Market in Estes Park Colorado Daedalus is back on the road again, this time we are heading to the Rocky Mountains for the Estes Park Wool Market. We are so excited to be spreading our wings a bit wider than usual and heading out west. We can’t wait to see everyone. This will be our first trip to the wool market and it will be grand. We are loaded with lots of colorful goodies and ready to head your way, so please be sure to stop by for a chat and to see what we've got available. Estes Park Wool Market hours. Saturday 9 am - 5 pm Sunday 9 am - 4 pm For those of you making online orders please be aware this will be a long trip for us so there will be shipping delays surrounding the event.. Martin, Magpie, Starling, Sparrow, Roly-Poly, and Whirligig Where To Find Us: You can find us at booth 69. What's in Store? We are planning to have the following available for sale. Magpie V2 Bodies - $950 Magpie V2 Standard Flyer Kits - $540 Magpie V2 Pro Art Flyer Kits - $590 Martins - $775 3 Pack of Martin Bobbins - $90 Sparrows - $500 3 Pack of Sparrow Bobbins - $90 Starling V3FPs - $950 Starling V3/V3FP Lace Flyer Kits - $440 Starling V3/V3FP Art Flyer (bobbins not included, uses Standard Bobbins - $380 3 Pack of Starling Lace Bobbins - $90 3 Pack of Starling Standard Helios Bobbins - $125 Extension Cables (3 and 6 ft) - $23-25 Speed Controllers - $125 Roly-Poly - $690 Whirligig - $550 Online Shop Update Shipping delays surrounding event is expected as it is a long drive to and fro, so please keep this in mind when making orders online. After Estes Once we return from Estes we will be preparing for SSK where we are planning to release Penelope! More details concerning Penelope will be posted on a new blog post soon. Can’t wait to see everyone at Estes! Happy Spinning! -Team Daedalus

Art Yarn by Charan Sachar In light of how busy the festival season our first batch of Magpies sold online will not be available until late summer. In light of this we have decided to reopen the Magpie queue so those who have been wanting a Magpie can sign up. https://forms.gle/W5LeuLAEefyv4imv9 - Evanita

Standard Flyer, Starling V3FP with Art Flyer, and Lace Flyer We are preparing the incubators for a new flock of Starlings with an anticipated flight schedule of late July. Emails have been sent out via 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. J Lee C. Charity L. Karl L. Andrews S. Eisdorfer A. Olson D. Oglesby A. Ironside N. Seals AG J. Fogel About the Starling V3FP Starling V3/V3FP was conceived to be our “all around” spinning wheel, capable of processing the widest range of yarns that would satisfy the vast majority of our clients. The ultra lightweight design lends itself very well towards the light end of that spectrum, with the standard flyer easily capable of lace finer than 100 wraps per inch (WPI). Since fine yarns is what Daedalus designs do best, we recently came up with a Lace Flyer for Starling V3/V3FP, extending its ability well into embroidery threads in the 200+ WPI range. However, it was recently pointed out to us that most of our wheels lean towards these finer yarns, and the only true Art Flyer was built for the mighty Magpie. But this is our flagship production spinner, and thus leaves the vast majority of our customers without a good option for art yarns. So, in an effort to stay faithful to the original design goal of a wheel to please everyone, and with the broadest spinning range available in mind. Dave went back to the drawing board with a fresh vision and created the Starling V3/V3FP Art Flyer. One of the goals of the design was to soften the radius of all the diversions in yarn path, as well as opening up the paths so that even larger yarn structures can be processed. The flyer shoulders and guides now use an open metal bars instead of enclosed loops, which help achieve both of these goals. This new feature has actually surpassed our expectations, with testers noting how easily and fluidically the yarn gets onto the bobbin. In addition, It uses the same bobbins as the Starling Standard Flyer, giving the spinner approximately 3-3.5 oz of capacity for bulky yarns. While this capacity may not be tailored to the extensive production of art yarn, it is just right for the hobbyist. Whether you are experimenting or testing out fresh ideas that you may wish to explore before embarking on a larger project, the Starling Art Flyer gives you options not previously available to this model. With all three flyers—the Lace, Standard, and Art—the Starling becomes the spinner's perfect class wheel. Offering a world of unlimited possibilities while learning and exploring the art of spinning. Cost Breakdown Starling V3FP (without the speed controller) - $950 Speed Controller (required to operate) - $125 Flyer Add-ons: Starling V3/V3FP Lace Flyer Kit* (Add-on only) - $440 Starling V3/V3FP Art Flyer** (Add-on only) - $380 *Lace Flyer Kit includes 3 Lace Bobbins **Art Flyer uses Standard Bobbins and does not come with bobbins   Extra Bobbin Packs Extra set of 3 Standard bobbins in the color and pattern of choice - $125usd Extra Starling V3/V3FP Lace Bobbins - $90 What's Included with your Starling V3FP Purchase When purchasing a Starling V3FP you will receive the wheel, Standard Flyer, three black Helios bobbins, and a spares 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. Starling V3FP with Standard Flyer Three Standard Black Helios Bobbins Starling V3FP with Lace Flyer Kit Starling V3FP with Art Flyer Evanita