We have sent out Build emails for the next batch of Magpies from our queue. 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. S. Goodell S. Bartczak E. Hull L. Seddon A. Ederich S. Zyla S. Zimmer C. Ricke T. DeVillers T. Hulme L. Witt E. White R. Jackson C. Clark S. Holbrook C. Sloat D. Patrick. About the Magpie V2 Our most powerful and adaptable wheel to date, with an RPM (rotations per minute) of 2,550 with the standard flyer in use (1,550 with the art flyer—still worlds ahead of most e-spinners). We consider this our “all in one” spinning wheel, as it will spin fine singles as easily as it will spin your longest locks, super bulky yarn, coils and beehives, and every single yarn you can imagine in between. The art flyer’s 32 mm (1.26 inch) orifice (with a 20 mm reducer) means no more struggling with your loftiest, most inspired yarns, although the Standard Flyer’s 12 mm (with 6 mm reducer) still provides a soft landing whether you’re spinning low-twist singles or delicate lace. This e-spinner is for experienced and beginner spinners alike. ​ Cost Breakdown Magpie V2 Body with Speed Controller Included - $950 Art Flyer and 3 Bobbins - $500 Standard Flyer and 3 Bobbins - $500 Standard Bobbin 3 Pack (your choice of color) - $140 Art Bobbin 3 Pack (your choice of color) - $160 What's Included with your Magpie V2 Purchase When purchasing a Magpie V2 you will receive the Magpie V2 Body, Built in Speed Controller, and accessories kit. You will need to pick which Flyer Kit you would like to go with your Magpie V2 Body. If you purchase one Flyer Kit and would like the other kit, you can order it at any time. Evanita

We have sent out Build emails for the next batch of Magpies from our queue. 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. As we confirm orders for this next batch more emails may be sent out so please keep tabs on this blog for more updates over the next couple weeks. M. Keeton S. Shook T. Caudle D. Hawk F. Beach D. Fulgenzi D. Bluhm K. Chang J. Horne A. L Teigen A. Alleyne L. Stastna D. lovell A. Mmacdonald M. Jernstedt About the Magpie V2 Our most powerful and adaptable wheel to date, with an RPM (rotations per minute) of 2,550 with the standard flyer in use (1,550 with the art flyer—still worlds ahead of most e-spinners). We consider this our “all in one” spinning wheel, as it will spin fine singles as easily as it will spin your longest locks, super bulky yarn, coils and beehives, and every single yarn you can imagine in between. The art flyer’s 32 mm (1.26 inch) orifice (with a 20 mm reducer) means no more struggling with your loftiest, most inspired yarns, although the Standard Flyer’s 12 mm (with 6 mm reducer) still provides a soft landing whether you’re spinning low-twist singles or delicate lace. This e-spinner is for experienced and beginner spinners alike. ​ Cost Breakdown Magpie V2 Body with Speed Controller Included - $950 Art Flyer and 3 Bobbins - $500 Standard Flyer and 3 Bobbins - $500 Standard Bobbin 3 Pack (your choice of color) - $140 Art Bobbin 3 Pack (your choice of color) - $160 What's Included with your Magpie V2 Purchase When purchasing a Magpie V2 you will receive the Magpie V2 Body, Built in Speed Controller, and accessories kit. You will need to pick which Flyer Kit you would like to go with your Magpie V2 Body. If you purchase one Flyer Kit and would like the other kit, you can order it at any time. Evanita

We have sent out Build emails for the next batch of Magpies from our queue. 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. J. Hunt L. Carter R. Douthitt H. Cameron S. Knock D. Millner E. Lienert C. Siktberg K. Kim P. Journee C. Gascho M. Berry J. Sodikoff M. Mooney N. Søholm L. Zimmerman M. Orr K. Abbas J. Houston Bianca About the Magpie V2 Our most powerful and adaptable wheel to date, with an RPM (rotations per minute) of 2,550 with the standard flyer in use (1,550 with the art flyer—still worlds ahead of most e-spinners). We consider this our “all in one” spinning wheel, as it will spin fine singles as easily as it will spin your longest locks, super bulky yarn, coils and beehives, and every single yarn you can imagine in between. The art flyer’s 32 mm (1.26 inch) orifice (with a 20 mm reducer) means no more struggling with your loftiest, most inspired yarns, although the Standard Flyer’s 12 mm (with 6 mm reducer) still provides a soft landing whether you’re spinning low-twist singles or delicate lace. This e-spinner is for experienced and beginner spinners alike. ​ Cost Breakdown Magpie V2 Body with Speed Controller Included - $950 Art Flyer and 3 Bobbins - $500 Standard Flyer and 3 Bobbins - $500 Standard Bobbin 3 Pack (your choice of color) - $140 Art Bobbin 3 Pack (your choice of color) - $160 What's Included with your Magpie V2 Purchase When purchasing a Magpie V2 you will receive the Magpie V2 Body, Built in Speed Controller, and accessories kit. You will need to pick which Flyer Kit you would like to go with your Magpie V2 Body. If you purchase one Flyer Kit and would like the other kit, you can order it at any time. Evanita

Happy New Year everyone! We have sent out Build emails for the next batch of Magpies from our queue this morning. 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. For those who are still waiting our queue is currently at a 6 months or less wait so keep a close eye on our blog posts for when your name comes up. For those who are thinking about signing up for a Magpie this is a perfect time to sign up! J. Warren Jackie J. Snyder D. Horsch M. Brewer M. Kodzoman N. Schlosser C. Raney K. Kurz S. Spielman P. Cruz K. Chang M Shima About the Magpie V2 Our most powerful and adaptable wheel to date, with an RPM (rotations per minute) of 2,550 with the standard flyer in use (1,550 with the art flyer—still worlds ahead of most e-spinners). We consider this our “all in one” spinning wheel, as it will spin fine singles as easily as it will spin your longest locks, super bulky yarn, coils and beehives, and every single yarn you can imagine in between. The art flyer’s 32 mm (1.26 inch) orifice (with a 20 mm reducer) means no more struggling with your loftiest, most inspired yarns, although the Standard Flyer’s 12 mm (with 6 mm reducer) still provides a soft landing whether you’re spinning low-twist singles or delicate lace. This e-spinner is for experienced and beginner spinners alike. ​ Cost Breakdown Wheel: Magpie V2 Body with Speed Controller Included - $950 Flyer Kits: Art Flyer and 3 Bobbins - $500 Standard Flyer and 3 Bobbins - $500 Add-ons: Standard Bobbin 3 Pack (your choice of color) - $140 Art Bobbin 3 Pack (your choice of color) - $160 Battery - $125usd (only available within the continental US) Daedalus Precise Control Card - $12usd Daedalus Micro Precise Control Card - $12usd Akerworks AkerKate 2 Shaft (Magpie) Lazy Kate - $156 (Cherry or Maple) or $172 (Walnut) Akerworks Flat-Pack Yarn Caddy & Magpie ClampyKate Kit - $53 To learn about the various accessories for the Magpie please review the following page. https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/magpie-v2 What's Included with your Magpie V2 Purchase When purchasing a Magpie V2 you will receive the Magpie V2 Body, Built in Speed Controller, and accessories kit. You will need to pick which Flyer Kit you would like to go with your Magpie V2 Body. If you purchase one Flyer Kit and would like the other kit, you can order it at any time. Evanita

It's a brand new year! One of the things I like to do to ring in the new year is treat all my wheels and spindles to a spa day. What does a spa day entail? Well that depends on the tool. For Daedalus wheels the items you need on hand for treating your wheel to a spa day is quite a bit different than what you would need for a spinning wheel made of wood. The first thing you'll want to do is check out the manual for your wheel. We have information about maintenance for your wheel which includes cleaning information. The following excerpt is from our Magpie V2 Manual. Our wheels are designed with high grade, sealed roller bearings that are greased from the factory and will never require oil or any other attention. No parts of our wheels require oil or grease of any kind. If you notice your achievable tension being less than before, the Kevlar tension belt may need to be cleaned of aluminum oxide buildup. Inspect the area of the belt that contacts the aluminum drum. If there is a large buildup of dark powder, you can freshen it by gently brushing the belt with your thumb to remove most of the alumina. The contact area of the Kevlar may show some “seasoning,” in the form of being a little fuzzy. This is to be expected and should not change the tension profile. The provided belt material is 1.5 mm Kevlar (yellow). You may experiment with other Kevlar braids from 1.0 to 3 mm for a softer or firmer tension profile. You are welcome to try other materials like cotton, nylon, or silk. To clean your e-spinner, please use a lint-free cloth. If needed, dampen the cloth with water only. Please do not use detergents or cleaners. Canned air is recommended for keeping crevices clean of fiber and yarn debris, but be certain to keep the can upright while spraying to avoid damaging the surface. If you live in a high humidity area, you may notice some slight tarnishing on the maiden bearing. This can be cleaned with a jewelry polishing cloth. Please inspect your rubber o-rings for any cracks, as dry rot can happen in extremely dry climates. They can be protected with any oil and are easily replaceable with the spares provided in your kit. If you need any assistance with your wheel, please do not hesitate to reach out to support@daedalusspinningwheels.com How to Clean 3D Printed and Carbon Fiber Parts We recommend using a lint-free cloth to clean your wheel. You can also use a soft paint brush and canned air to help keep crevices clean of fiber, VM, and dust. When using canned air please make sure the can is upright while spraying to avoid damaging the surface. If needed you can dampen your lint-free cloth with water only. Do NOT use any detergents, soaps, or cleaners of any kind. Do NOT immerse any part of your wheel in water. How to Clean the Maiden and Rear Bearings To clean the bearings on your wheel you can use a lint-free cloth. If you live in a high humidity area, you may notice some slight tarnishing on the maiden bearing. This can be cleaned with a jewelry polishing cloth. If you feel the jewelry cloth isn't helping please contact support@daedalusspinningwheels.com for further assistance. Help My Wheel is Super Dirty!! If your wheel is super dirty and these measures are not enough we highly recommend if your wheel is able to flat-pack (Magpie, Starling V3FP, and Falcon) that you go ahead and flat pack your wheel for easier time cleaning. From there you can go over each piece in greater detail to clean any debris. I Need More Help! If you find that you are in a situation that these cleaning measures are not enough please contact us via support@daedalusspinningwheels.com with information concerning your situation and photos so we can help you with how to get your wheel all cleaned up. Evanita

On Saturday the 12th of March at 4 pm EST we will be releasing a batch of Sparrows on our new shop shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com. This will be our first shop update on our brand new shop and due to this, there are some things you'll want to do ahead of time to ensure your shopping experience goes as smoothly as possible. 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 familiarizing yourself with our shop. The Sparrows will appear under a listing that will only be available on the Sparrow collection page. To access this page simply click this link. https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/sparrow 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 and extra packs of bobbins. For the fastest checkout, you'll want to ensure you are logged into your PayPal account in advance so you'll be all ready to go. 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! NEW INFORMATION!!! We have added Apple Pay and Google Pay to our shop! These methods of payment if set up are extremely quick. If you have these payment options available to you we highly recommend using them. In addition to this we have also decided to remove additional bobbins from purchase at this time as we currently do not have time with the upcoming festivals to make them. Additional bobbins will be available once things have settled down after Maryland Sheep & Wool. 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

So far this month we've released a small batch of Magpies which have already shipped out and we'll be working on building our next batch of Falcons and Starlings! We've already made contact with those who are next on the queue list for both of these birds. If you are interested in purchasing a Starling, Magpie, or Falcon you can use the Google Forms found on each of their pages to join the queue. Once signed up you'll receive an email when your chance to purchase a wheel has come up. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year. - Team Daedalus

The first batch of Falcons for the year are touching down at their destinations and the first batch of Starlings are getting ready for their test flights. This current batch is especially awesome, look at that rainbow! - Team Daedalus

The last Sparrows of 2021 will be going up on the Spotted Ewe Fibers Shop on December 11th at 6 PM EST. This flock will feature black bodies only with color accents. For those hoping to score a Sparrow please read the handy tips below to make sure you are prepared. Handy Dandy Shopping Tips! We highly recommend familiarizing yourself with our shop. The Sparrows will appear under a listing that will only be available on the Sparrow collection page. To access this page simply click this link. https://spottedewefibers.com/collections/sparrow 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 and extra packs of bobbins. For the fastest checkout you'll want to ensure you are logged into your PayPal account in advance so you'll be all ready to go. 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 don't worry there will be another batch soon featuring black bodies with color trim! Wishing everyone the best of luck! Happy Spinning and Happy Holidays! Evanita

Feedback from test spinners has been wonderful. It performs flawlessly for a wide range of rpm; from 400-2000rpm it's exactly like little Sparrow, and from 2000-4200rpm it becomes a production level cotton or silk powerhouse. A variety of bobbin designs are being tested now to see which is the best of the best. Hoping to get the first production models made in about 30 days. - Dave

Hiya everyone! We are pleased to share with you all a Sojourner's Migration Blog written by Kathryn of Craftmehappy the current caretaker of Sojourner. This was originally published on her blog found here on August 23rd, 2021. Wishing you all Happy Spinning and Bird Watching! - Evanita I have a very special visitor staying with me for the next couple of weeks - I’ve been sent Sojourner, a Daedalus Sparrow e-spinner, to try out as part of the Daedalus Sparrow Migration Program. The organisers of the project are likening it to The Travelling Gnome - the practice of stealing a garden gnome and then sending the owners ‘holiday shots’ of it in front of tourist attractions around the world. I’m intending to spend most of the precious time I have with the Sparrow, getting acquainted and spinning with her, but I also wanted to show her the sights of my small, unassuming hometown of Melton Mowbray. First though, Sojourner got to meet my resident furry pets. If you ask anyone in the UK what Melton Mowbray is famous for, they will almost certainly reply with - “Pork Pies!” So, of course, I had to show her the famous Dickinson & Morris, “Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe”. They’ve been baking pork pies in Melton Mowbray since 1851. We didn’t go inside though as Sojourner and I are both vegetarian, but I’m told that they’re very nice, apparently. If however, you ask anyone living in Melton Mowbray what the most interesting tourist attraction is, they’ll probably first look at you quizzically, wondering why you’re looking for tourist attractions in Melton Mowbray, and then remember that there’s a two-headed calf in the local museum. Forget pork pies… These female conjoined twin calves were born at Braunston, Rutland in around 1900. They lived only a few hours after birth but were preserved by the vet that delivered them and they were later donated to the museum in 1981. Melton Mowbray Museum is extremely well looked after and there are many other beautiful displays that celebrate the town’s history and heritage, but this is definitely the most popular exhibit there. Next, I took Sojourner down to the pub. This is the Anne of Cleves and it dates back to 1384. It’s named after Henry VIII’s fourth wife, as she received it in her divorce settlement from Henry VIII. It originally belonged to St. Mary’s Church, but was claimed by the monarch during his tirade against the Catholic Church. Thomas Cromwell, (the man that suggested that Henry VIII should marry Anne of Cleves) lived here briefly, but he fell from favour and was later executed when Anne didn’t turn out to be quite so beautiful as her portrait portrayed… Sojourner and I also went to pay homage to Melton Mowbray’s funniest, historical resident - Graham Chapman. The Monte Python comedian, writer, actor, and author grew up and went to school here and this blue plaque is on the wall of what was once the old grammar school that he attended. Here’s the most modern stop on our tour of Melton town centre. The King Street metal sculpture celebrates some of the history of the town. Incidentally, Melton Mowbray was mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Book and there has been a Tuesday market here for over 1000 years. Town members also claim that the phrase, “Paint the town red” originated here, after the Marquis of Waterford and a group of friends ran riot in the town, painting the toll-bar and several buildings red back in 1837. Whether this is the true origin of the phrase is however, slightly debatable… I am extremely fortunate to live next door to the top, Tripadvisor-rated attraction in Melton Mowbray - Melton Country Park. I frequently walk around here with my knitting or Turkish spindle, so I thought it only fitting to take Sojourner for a walk, with my daughter, to feed the ducks and swans. Phew! After our walking tour around my hometown, it was lovely to take a break in the countryside just outside Melton Mowbray. I made a date with Grange Alpacas to buy some Alpaca fleece and hopefully take a picture of Sojourner with an alpaca. Without any prompting at all, Ruby came over to say hello and admire the Daedalus Sparrow. I bought some incredibly soft white alpaca fleece while I was there and hopefully, if I get it washed and prepped in time, I’ll spin a little of it on Sojourner before I have to send her on her way. I’ll be very, very sad to see her go. Migration Schedule The following is an estimated schedule. We have built in time for shipping however as with any adventure there's always a bit of uncertainty. Updates about Tweety and Sojourner's travels will be shared on our Instagram and Facebook page/group. Tweety's Itinerary Jessica C - Washington - Aug 13-29 Krystal P - Washington - Sept 2-19 Nancy T - Washington - Sept 23-Oct 10 Esther E - Idaho - Oct 15-31 Susan L - Idaho - Nov 4-21 Leigh W - Oregon - Nov 26-Dec 12 Desiree G - Oregon - Dec 16-Jan 2 Valerie S - Washington - Jan 6-23 Sojourner's Itinerary Kathryn F - UK - Aug 12-29 Jan H - UK - Sept 2-19 Liz T - UK - Sept 23-Oct 10 Eve W - UK - Oct 15-31 Teresa P - UK - Nov 4-21 Jessica D - UK - Nov 26-Dec 12 Su J - UK - Dec 16-Jan 2 Sophie L - UK - Jan 6-23 Follow the Migration! To keep tabs on the adventures of these two Sparrows follow us on DaedalusSpinningWheels on Instagram, Daedalus Spinning Wheels on Facebook, as well as our Migration Blog here on Spotted Ewe Fibers. All spinners participating on this program are encouraged to use the following hashtags on social media. #DaedalusSparrowMigrationProgram #SpinningWithTweetyTheSparrow #WhereIsTweetyTheSparrow #SpinningWithSojournerTheSparrow #WhereIsSojournerTheSparrow

We've been so busy building wheels and winders for Rhinebeck that we didn't realize that we have one too many totes of Sparrows and they won't all fit in the truck! In light of this we will be having a Sparrow Shop Update this Saturday September 30th at 4pm 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. 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 Sparrows will appear under a listing that will only be available on the Sparrow collection page. To access this page simply click this link. https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/sparrow 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 with USB Light - $150 Sparrow Bobbin 3 pack (black only) - $90 Motor Extension Cables - $25 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