Juniper Spindle — Marmot Wool Spinners Character Sheet

The story of Juniper Spindle

A fictional story inspired by the artwork.

At Juniper Spindle the first basket of fleece comes in while there is still frost on the grass outside. The marmots spread it across a bench and separate the short fibers from the long ones. Bundles that have picked up seeds or bits of grass go into a smaller basket, where the next worker can clean them in good light.

The carder draws a pair of combs apart until the wool forms a loose, even layer. The hand spinner catches a thin length on a drop spindle. At the far end of the bench, a seated spinner turns a wheel and watches the line of yarn travel onto the bobbin. The two methods leave the workers free to choose where to sit and how much they can carry.

Once a bobbin is full, the next marmot transfers the yarn to an open wooden winder. A second worker lifts the finished skein and checks that it lies without twisting. The fleece carrier brings another basket only after the winder is clear. That leaves room for everyone to move without catching a sleeve on a handle.

Forest green clothes and cream aprons echo the undyed wool and the plants embroidered along the hems. The six designs distinguish the tools and poses without changing the workshop palette. Rounded faces, compact tails, and practical boots bring the silhouettes together.

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